Do I need a visa for Iran from UK?
British nationals need a visa to travel to Iran. You should make your visa application well in advance of your date of travel. The application process for an Iranian visa can be long and unpredictable. British citizens may enter and stay on Kish Island for 14 days or less by obtaining a visa on arrival.
Can an Iranian work in the UK?
Iranian citizens will need an approved United Kingdom visa and a valid Iranian passport in order to travel to the UK. If you are traveling to the UK with the intention of working there or establishing residency, you will need to apply for a different visa.
How can an Iranian get a UK visa?
Get UK tourist visa from Iran
- The visa application process involves fill in the application form, print out your form and book an appointment from the consulate depending on the availability.
- On the day of the appointment, the applicant has to carry all the original documents for submission and for the biometrics.
Can Iranian apply for UK visa?
Get UK tourist visa from Iran The visa application process involves fill in the application form, print out your form and book an appointment from the consulate depending on the availability. On the day of the appointment, the applicant has to carry all the original documents for submission and for the biometrics.
How much is Iran visa from UK?
To obtain the ‘tourist’ visa permit only, the cost is £145 per passport. In this case you have to collect the visa stamp yourself, at which point you will have to pay the visa stamp fees to the Iranian Consulate depending on your nationality. For example a UK passport holder would pay a further £170 visa stamp fees.
Is there a British Embassy in Tehran, Iran?
The British Embassy in Iran maintains and develops relations between the UK and Iran. Find out more on our UK and Iran news page. We provide services to British nationals living in and visiting Iran.
When was the attack on the British Embassy in Iran?
On 29 November 2011, Iranian protesters stormed the British embassy in downtown Tehran and Gholhak Garden. The incident came amid rising tensions over Iran’s nuclear program. The protesters broke into Gholhak and briefly seized six British embassy staff before being released by the Iranian police.
Why did Iran summon the Russian and British ambassadors?
Iran has summoned the Russian and British ambassadors after a tweet posted by Moscow’s mission in Tehran appeared to celebrate a World War Two conference in the Iranian capital that took place after Iran was invaded by foreign powers. The tweet caused outrage on Iranian social media, and was denounced by a host of Iranian officials.
When did the UK resume diplomatic contact with Iran?
In November 1988, the UK’s Foreign Secretary Geoffrey Howe agreed with Iranian Foreign Minister Velayati to resume diplomatic contact. Staff returned in January 1989. On 14 February 1989, Ayatollah Khomeini issued a fatwa against Salman Rushdie and his publishers.