iranian visas are a desaster,
I could not even get a transit visa in Istanbul. If you are going for a transit visa (7 days, can be extended for another 7 days in Iran even if they don't like doing that) and want to go to Pakistan you have to have the pakistan visa before you apply for iran in istanbul. getting a transit visa in erzerum (eastern turkey) is a lot easier and done within a day. tourist visas should be arranged in advance: applying to the embassy or using an agency eg. Pars Tourist. If you just want to spend some time in Iran (7days) you can also apply for a transit in erzerum and tell them you take the ferry to Dubai, since the dubai visa is issued on arrival the iranian embassy in erzerum will give you a transit. I went to Dubai, so I am not 100% sure how it would be to exit again into Turkey, but I think you want to go east anyways. Iran on a transit visa is a lot of driving and NOT relaxed at all. Iran is really worth taking your time.
Enjoy
Christian
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