Nearest Iranian embassy for Canadians
Given that neither the United States nor Canada have formal diplomatic ties with Iran anymore, that Canadian citizens are required to obtain a visa before traveling to Iran and can't obtain a visa on arrival, where would a Canadian citizen apply for a tourist visa to Iran ?
Though not a very desirable scenario, I was thinking about getting one in Turkey then going from there, but it seems the Istanbul-Tehran train service is suspended indefinitely. I'd be a bit nervous trying to get a visa from another nearby country as those themselves require visas from Canadians (Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan) or are rather risky (Afghanistan, Iraq).
Is there some arrangement through a third embassy or agency to handle this ? I realize of course it's possible to apply in Mexico, or Europe but would prefer options closer to home.
Best Answer
This is a partial answer.
The Sultanate of Oman is Iran's Protecting Power in Canada, so the Omani Embassy to Canada would appear to be the appropriate point of contact.
Unfortunately the Omani Embassy to Canada is not in Canada; instead Oman is represented through a non-resident ambassador in the DC office.
As of 2013, according to this news report, the Omanis were not allowed to process visas due to a bureaucratic mess. http://ipolitics.ca/2013/10/24/despite-recent-diplomatic-agreement-iranian-canadians-unable-to-access-consular-services/
It may therefore be best to contact the DC office directly and ask them if they are processing tourist visas.
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Canadians are still free to apply for a visa to Iran in most other embassies of Iran around the world. For most, the easiest way will surely be to apply, even by mail, at the Iranian Affairs Sections of the Pakistan Embassy in Washington DC, USA.Why is there no Iranian Embassy in Canada?
Due to rocky relations after the Iranian Revolution, Iran did not establish an embassy in Canada until 1991. Its staff, which had been living in a building on Roosevelt Avenue in Ottawa's west end, moved into 245 Metcalfe Street in the Centretown neighbourhood of Ottawa, and the mission was upgraded to embassy status.Iranian visa for Americans, British and Canadians
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