I first applied direct to Iranian consulate Canberra Australia for a visa to Iran on the 1st of Mar 2013.
They returned my application saying I needed a sponsor to invite me to Iran.Or if I did not know anyone to go thru an agent.
Contacted Iranianvisa.com.10/3/13 Yes for E35 they would supply an "authorisation code" which I would send to the consulate with my passport to obtain visa usually in a week. OK Paid
After 2 wks nothing from iranianvisa.com. There excuse. Holidays in Iran.MFA not working from 21/3/13 to 6/4/13. New Year then Easter
They suggest I pay extra E20 for "Urgent" application.I do.
10/5/13 I can wait in Aus no longer. Bike is in Kathmandu awaiting my return to overland to Europe.Contact iranvisa.com again. Can I pick up my visa in Lahore when "authorisation" code comes. Yes, sorry unavoidable delays MFA in Iran not issuing "authorisation" Cost E40 to change place of visa pick up .If and when "authorisation" is issued.
29/5/13 I am in Kathmandu getting some work done on my bike. Still no "authorisation" code. Leave for Pakistan tomorrow will have to get Pakistan visa exten. there because of holdup.
I believe it is all to do with Iranian election but no official will say this.Hoping for "authorisation code soon after election .15/6
Any suggestions. Not China because they are APITA as well for single vehicle.
Peter

Hi Peter,

a Australian buddy had problems with iranianvisa recently, too.
At some point he gave up and used the agent below, who where efficient:
info@persianvoyages.com
www.persianvoyages.com

We ourself will wait with the Iranian visa application until the election is over.

Greetings from Manali (India)

Panny

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Hi,

used persianvoyages.com 1 Month ago - took 7 days!

Going to pick up my visa tomorrow.

Best Chris

Good info, thanks. I am likely to need an Iranian visa next year. But Chris, what passport do you travel under? See, I'm wondering if it all varies depending on your nationality.

Thanks

Keith (British)

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Got a German one!

Polish one and no problem with autorisation and later visa but they insisted to be out of time of election.

Hi Benek,

which agency did you use for the authorisation number?
Persian Voyages just told me, that I guide is mandatory!

Regards

Panny

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Hi....try PrivateGuide.dk, maybe they can help you. Got mine in a week during election periode
...no problem. Went alone on mc around Iran.( Writing on an small Android phone from a small boat in pretty high waves...gonna stop- getting sick...LOL)

Yeah Panna
Maybe it is an Aussie thing.
I have put my application for authorisation code thru iranianvisa on hold for the moment.Waiting for a part in Kathmandu
Cheers
Peter

Hi,
please check private email
BR Benek

You can also try Key2Persia.com, which provided us with an authorisation code a few months ago, when Iranianvisa.com was already warning that it was no longer possible to cross into the country with our own vehicle.

Good luck