Extend Your Iran Visa Easily Within the Country!
Planning a longer stay in Iran beyond the initial 15 days? Good news! You can now extend your visa right here in Iran, no need to apply beforehand at the Iranian Embassy in Vietnam. I recently extended my visa in Yazd, and the process was surprisingly quick, straightforward, and the officials were incredibly friendly and helpful.
It was a Thursday, which I later realised is the start of the weekend in Iran, so I initially thought I'd missed my chance. The security guard told me to come back on Saturday. Disappointed, I was already booking a Grab (Snapp) back to my hostel to check out, when a miraculous turn of events occurred! The security guard, along with another officer, waved me back inside to complete the procedure. And just like that, my visa extension was successful!
The Simple Steps for Visa Extension:
- Take a Snapp to the location: Iranian Visa Extension Office (New).
- Upon arrival, inform the officers of your intention to extend your visa, and they will guide you. I believe this is a customs department as the officers wore uniforms similar to those at the Armenia-Iran border crossing.
- Head outside and turn left. About 100 meters down, you'll find a photocopy shop. Here, they will photocopy your passport, fill in necessary information, and print the visa extension application form for you. The cost is 25,000 Tomans (approximately RM26).
- Return to the office, follow the instructions, and pay 50,000 Tomans (approximately RM52).
- Wait for the official stamp – and you're done! The extension stamp is placed on the passport copy, not directly on your passport. The entire process cost less than RM5!
While you can also extend your visa in Shiraz or Tehran, I've heard that it might take longer. This is based on what I heard from fellow Chinese travellers, as I didn't experience it myself. The Yazd process was indeed very fast. A friend I met in Tabriz also recommended Yazd for a speedy extension.
Wishing you all a wonderful and enjoyable trip in Iran. Iran is truly amazing! ❤️
Credit: Rosie Rosie
