Iran visa after having visited Israel
I'm considering going to Iran this summer so I'm reading the wikivoyage article which states
Entry will be refused to citizens of Israel and foreign travellers with any evidence of visiting Israel — not just Israeli entry stamps, but Egyptian/Jordanian neighbouring land borders with Israel — except that if you had an Israeli visa that expired more than a year before you apply for an Iranian visa, you may be allowed entry into Iran
I've an Italian passport and visited Israel in 2008 when my passport was stamped (even though I asked for a paper stamp). Judging from the above quote it seems I'm fine because the Israeli visa expired more or less six years ago. The official Italy-Iran consulate's site doesn't tell much about this issue nor I could find any other source which mentions this option. For example, Uppersia tour operator (one of the first Google search result) states
Due to the rules dominating over Iran, entry to Iran will be refused for citizens of Israel and travelers with any evidence of visiting Israel.
without mentioning the expired-more-than-a-year-ago escamotage.
Does wikivoyage state the truth or better I buy another passport?
Best Answer
This is not true as a general rule of Iran. This seems more like propaganda against Iran.
Anyone wanting to travel to Iran should first apply for a visa in any Iranian embassy. If the applicant has visited Israel before, there will not be a default reason for refusing - but it depends on the case. Each case will be checked individually and if there is any problem, it will be refused. Otherwise the visa will be issued.
Anyway, no official rule exists about this and everything depends per case.
Reference:
By phone calling to this center: http://www.iranianshouse.ir/
The reasons for refusal can be, for example, relating to spying or terrorism like terrorizing different Iranian scientists like this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Majid_Shahriari
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Can you go to Iran after visiting Israel?
Answer: Due to the rules dominating over Iran, entry to Iran will be refused for citizens of Israel and travelers with any evidence of visiting Israel. Israel is the only county included in this rule and other countries even America are excluded.Can I get an Iran visa on arrival?
Who can get an Iran Visa on Arrival (VOA)? You can apply for an Iran Visa on Arrival, if: You travel to Iran with an ordinary passport and for tourism purposes. Diplomatic or service, passports, travel documents, etc. will not be accepted.Which countries can get visa on arrival in Iran?
Countries that CAN get the Iran visa on arrival Almost every nation can, in theory, receive the Iranian visa on arrival (VoA), including Australians, Germans, Portuguese, Italians, Brazilians and so on. Before, the VoA was valid for just 14 days.Do I need a visa to visit Iran?
Yes. US citizens must have a visa to travel to Iran. You will not be allowed to enter the country if you arrive without a valid visa, and some US citizens holding valid visas have still been denied entrance for no apparent reason.Rick Steves' The Holy Land: Israelis and Palestinians Today
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Answer 2
I can't really answer your question, but if I were you I would definitely get a new passport before applying for the visa. These kind of things are often handled by the local officer and no-one will give you any guarantees that you will be admitted to the country even if you have a valid visa and a letter from the embassy.
Answer 3
According to 6. Passport requirements at Magic Carpet Travel.
If you have Israeli or USA visa stamps in your passport, contrary to popular belief, this will not jeopardize your application for an Iranian visa
Update
I did get a VISA granted.
Answer 4
My two cents -
Officialy This is not a problem for visiting Iran nor for getting a visa.
Strangely enough - AFAIK Officialy there is no problem to enter Iran with an Israeli passport.
Unofficialy ( and my own opinion ) - better not to have any of this evidence and just get a new passport - not only for the sake of the visa application but for the whole journey where you will usually need to present your passport in multiple locations and can never predict thee reations.
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