Applying from Inside Iran: The Romanian Embassy in Tehran

Q: Can I apply without going to the Tehran embassy in person?

No. A Type D visa generally requires physical presence for biometric enrollment and an interview, which cannot be delegated to a representative.

Q: If I also hold a second nationality, do I still apply through the Tehran embassy?

It depends on your actual country of legal residence; if you are resident in Iran, Tehran is the standard place to apply.

If you live in Iran, your Type D long-stay visa is processed through the Romanian Embassy in Tehran. This page summarizes the Iran-specific details — appointments, flight routing, and how this connects to the general IGI process.

🏛️Source: Official list of Romanian diplomatic missions, Romanian MFA (mae.ro)

✅Quick Answer

Romania maintains an active embassy in Tehran, and Iran-based applicants submit their Type D visa application there. The order of operations: 1) your underlying pathway documents (university acceptance, work permit, or company registration) are prepared and approved in Romania first; 2) you book and attend your Tehran embassy appointment for the D visa; 3) once issued, you travel to Romania and collect your residence card from IGI. Your physical presence is only required for step 2 (the embassy interview/biometrics) and step 3 (arrival).

🗂️Full IGI Process

The overall steps — from initial document review to residence-card issuance — are identical whether you apply from Iran, the UAE, or Turkey; only the embassy location and flight route differ. See the full IGI guide for the complete steps and required documents.

→ Initial document audit → Type D visa issuance

Practical Notes: Embassy Appointments & Flight Routing

Up-to-date detail on Tehran embassy appointment availability and current flight-route conditions (Tehran–Istanbul vs. Dubai/Doha routings) is covered in our 'Planning Your Move' guide, kept in one place so it stays current.

→ See embassy-appointment & flight notes

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I apply without going to the Tehran embassy in person?

No. A Type D visa generally requires your physical presence for biometric enrollment (fingerprints and photo) and an interview; this specific step cannot be delegated to a representative or power of attorney. Steps that happen before this stage (like company registration or securing an admission) are separate from the visa application itself.

If I also hold a second nationality, do I still apply through the Tehran embassy?

It depends on which passport you use and which country you are legally resident in. If you are actually and legally resident in Iran, Tehran is the standard place to apply; otherwise the decision should follow your actual country of residence — this must be verified based on current regulations and individual circumstances.