Iran e-Visa from Algeria
Last verified: June 2026 (mfa.ir source)
How do you get a visa for Iran from Algeria?
Algerians apply for the Iran visa 100% online on the official foreign-ministry portal (evisa.mfa.ir): the system issues an authorization (« visa grant notice »), then the visa is stamped on arrival at the airport — no mandatory embassy and no pre-travel biometrics (fingerprints taken on arrival). Algeria is not visa-exempt but is eligible. Stay 30 days, single entry. ⚠️ An Iranian travel insurance is mandatory, foreign bank cards do not work (bring euro cash), and a headscarf is required for women from arrival.
Official source: evisa.mfa.ir
At a glance
- Type
- e-Visa (authorization) → visa on arrival
- Application
- 100% online (evisa.mfa.ir)
- Stay
- 30 days (extendable in-country)
- Entry
- Single
- Insurance
- Iranian mandatory
- Pre-travel biometrics
- None (fingerprints on arrival)
- Passport
- Valid ≥ 6 months
- Payment on site
- Cash (foreign cards don't work)
Choose your purpose of travel
Required documents
- Passport (valid ≥ 6 months, blank page)
- Recent color photo, white background (women: headscarf)
- Data-page scan
- Itinerary / hotel booking
- Iranian travel insurance (mandatory)
- Payment card (online application fee)
How it works, step by step
- 1Prepare your file
Passport + photo (white background) + itinerary.
- 2OuiVisa files the application on evisa.mfa.ir
We track the « visa grant notice ».
- 3Receive the authorization (reference code)
Presented on arrival to stamp the visa.
- 4Buy the Iranian insurance
Mandatory (foreign policies are often refused).
- 5On arrival: visa stamped + fingerprints
Pay the consular part; bring euro cash.
By purpose of travel
Iran tourist e-Visa from Algeria
How do you get the tourist e-Visa for Iran?
Algerians apply for the tourist e-Visa online on evisa.mfa.ir: authorization (« grant notice ») then visa stamped on arrival, 30 days, single entry, no pre-travel biometrics. ⚠️ Iranian insurance mandatory; foreign cards don't work (euro cash); headscarf required for women. See the Essential info tab.
Questions about this purpose
Is the tourist e-Visa a full visa?
No, it is an authorization; the visa is stamped at the Iranian airport on arrival.
How long can I stay?
30 days, extendable in-country at the aliens' police office.
Is approval guaranteed?
No. The decision is at the Iranian authorities' discretion; OuiVisa checks eligibility before filing.
Iran business e-Visa from Algeria
Which e-Visa for a business trip to Iran?
For a professional trip, Algerians apply for the business e-Visa online on evisa.mfa.ir, usually with an invitation from an Iranian company. Visa stamped on arrival, no pre-travel biometrics. It covers meetings and negotiations, not local paid employment. ⚠️ Same constraints (Iranian insurance, euro cash) — see the Essential info tab.
Extra documents for this purpose
- Passport (valid ≥ 6 months)
- Color photo white background
- Invitation from an Iranian company
- Itinerary / accommodation
- Payment card (online fee)
Questions about this purpose
What documents for the business e-Visa?
An invitation from an Iranian company is usually required, on top of the standard file.
Can I work in Iran with this e-Visa?
No. It covers meetings and negotiations, not local paid employment.
Is approval guaranteed?
No. The decision is at the Iranian authorities' discretion; OuiVisa checks eligibility before filing.
Fees
| Online application (authorization) | per the portal / partner agency |
| Consular part (on arrival) | by nationality |
| Iranian travel insurance | mandatory (by duration) |
The Iranian visa is applied for online (authorization / « grant notice ») then stamped on arrival. The consular part varies by nationality and is often paid on site (cash). Iranian travel insurance is mandatory. Passport valid ≥ 6 months. Foreign bank cards do not work in Iran. Confirm on evisa.mfa.ir.
Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa for Iran from Algeria?
Yes. Algeria is not visa-exempt but is eligible for the e-Visa: apply online, visa issued on arrival.
Is the e-Visa a full visa?
No. The online system issues an authorization (« grant notice »); the visa itself is stamped at the Iranian airport on arrival.
Does an Iran stamp cause problems for the USA?
Yes: anyone who has traveled to Iran since 1 March 2011 loses US ESTA eligibility and must get a regular US visa. It is the travel that counts, not the stamp (Iran does not stamp the passport anyway). Mainly relevant for dual nationals. See the Essential info tab.
Do my bank cards work in Iran?
No. Foreign Visa/Mastercard cards do not work (sanctions): bring cash (euros) to exchange locally.
Is insurance required?
Yes, an Iranian travel insurance is mandatory; foreign policies are generally refused.
How do I avoid scams?
Use the official mfa.ir portal (or a partner agency); beware third-party sites.
Ready for your Iran e-Visa?
OuiVisa files your application on the official mfa.ir portal and guides you to the visa on arrival.
Start my e-Visa onlinee-Visa application filed online by OuiVisa — visa stamped on arrival, no pre-travel biometrics. For visas requiring biometrics and physical presence, OuiVisa refers you to a partner agency. Visa issuance is at the Iranian authorities' discretion; approval is not guaranteed.
