Visa processing for applicants in Iran is unaffected by the temporary suspension of operations at the Australian Embassy in Tehran.
The Embassy does not have a visa processing office. Visa processing for applicants in Iran is continuing as usual across Australia’s global immigration network.
We continue to assess visa applications that have been lodged by Iranians, or people in Iran.
The department's contact and enquiry channels remain unaffected.
Applying for a visa
Iranians and applicants in Iran can apply for any Australian visa that suits their circumstances.
If you are in Iran, you can continue to lodge visa applications online through
ImmiAccount at a time and place that is convenient for you. There is no need to attend the Embassy in person to lodge an application.
If you need help to apply for a visa see
Who can help you with your application.
If you are an Australian relative or friend of someone in Iran, you can apply for a visa on their behalf. You will need their permission and details.
You will need a passport to apply for a visa.
For help with migration agent appointments, you can use our Translating and Interpreting Service.
Meeting visa requirements
You must meet all legal requirements before we can grant you a visa. This includes health, character and security criteria.
In some circumstances, you may need to undertake a health examination or provide personal identifiers (biometrics). We will tell you if we need this. Do not attend a collection centre or panel doctor unless we have asked you to do so.
A list of biometric collection centres and panel doctors are available on the department’s
Offices and locations page. The biometric collection centre and panel doctor services in Iran are operational.
Extending your stay in Australia
If you and your family wish to extend your stay in Australia, there are visa options available. This includes the skilled, family, student and visitor visa programs.
Check your visa expiry date and visa conditions in:
You can download the free myVEVO app from the Apple and Google app stores.
If a ‘no further stay’ condition (8503, 8534, 8535 or 8540) applies to your current visa, you can make a no Further Stay waiver request.
Humanitarian visa applicants and holders in Iran
If you are an Afghan citizen in Iran, there is additional information at
Afghanistan update.
Smartraveller travel advice
The security situation in Iran and the region remains unpredictable.
For up-to-date Australian Government travel advice see Iran travel advice.
Australian citizens should
subscribe to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s (DFAT) Smartraveller travel advice to receive the latest updates. When there is an update to a travel advisory you have subscribed to, you will receive an email.
If you are an Australian citizen and need urgent consular help, call DFAT's 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305 from overseas or 1300 555 135 in Australia.
Interpreting and Translating Services
Free interpreting and translating services are available to affected people and their families in Australia. The Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National, 131 450) is provided by the Department of Home Affairs. It assists people who do not speak English, and agencies and businesses that need to communicate with their non-English speaking clients.
Translation of documents is also available through our Free Translating Service. Impacted people arriving in Australia are encouraged to call TIS National on 1300 847 387 for more information.
Contact us
If your circumstances have changed and you lodged a visa application online, update your details in ImmiAccount.
If you still need to contact the department, you can Contact Us.
Global Service Centre:
In Australia Phone: 131 881
Outside Australia Phone: +61 2 6196 0196
