Consular Affairs

Consular Affairs

Management of Consular Affairs of international (non-Iranian) Students

of Universities in Fars province

Our Services:

  • Issuing Student Visas
  • Issuing and Extending Student Residence Permits
  • Issuing Exit and Return Visas
  • Issuing Definitive Departure (Final Exit) Visas
  • Providing Letters for Students (for the Foreign Nationals Office, Passport Office, etc.)
  • Providing Degree Issuance Authorization Letters to Universities
  • Inspections of University Consular Offices and Dormitories

Important Information:

  • The student must be present in person for all services.
  • All our services are provided free of charge.
  • All international students must obtain a student residence permit before starting their studies.
  • Please visit our office at least 15 days before your current permit expires.
  • You must renew your student residence permit before it expires. A fine will be charged by the Immigration Police for every day of unauthorized overstay.

Address: Shiraz, Ghasrdasht Street, Corner of QomAbad, Shiraz University International and Specialized Education Campus
Contact Numbers: 07136132148 and 07136132170
Office Hours: Saturday to Wednesday, during standard office hours.

Required Documents

To Apply for a Student Visa:

  • Official University Acceptance Letter
  • The city in your home country where you will receive the visa (must have an Iranian Embassy or Consulate)
  • Please Note: Your visa application tracking code from the Student Affairs Organization (saorg.ir) must be approved first.

To Get a Student Residence Permit:

  • Original Passport
  • Original Student Visa
  • Health & Accident Insurance (for international students)
  • Three Personnel Photos
  • Photocopy of your Student Visa
  • Photocopy of your Passport's Information Page
  • University Acceptance Letter

To Extend Your Student Residence Permit:

  • Original Passport
  • Two Personnel Photos
  • Letter from your University

To Get an Exit and Re-Entry Permit:

  • Original Passport
  • One Personnel Photo
  • Letter from your University

To Get a Final Exit Visa:

  • Original Passport
  • Two Passport-Sized Photos
  • Letter from your University