Islamic Republic of Iran vs Republic of Lebanon
A neutral side-by-side of immigration systems, routes and regulators. Each row links to the underlying visa page with its primary government source.
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Islamic Republic of Iran
Iran publishes public non-immigrant visa guidance through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs eVisa portal and the MFA traveller pages. The source-backed packet covers visa-waiver tourism entry, tourist, entry, pilgrimage, education, temporary work, transit, media, investment, marital and medical visa categories, while avoiding unsupported permanent-residence or citizenship claims.
- Official portal
- Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran
- Languages
- Persian
- Currency
- Iranian rial
Republic of Lebanon
Lebanon publishes entry visa and residence guidance through the General Directorate of General Security. The official English route set covers embassy visitor visas, business and family visit evidence, Ministry of Labor-authorized work visas, annual residence categories for family members, special religious student and volunteer residence, domestic-worker visa and residence steps, foreign-expert port visas and renewable three-year permanent residence categories.
- Official portal
- General Directorate of General Security, Republic of Lebanon
- Languages
- Arabic
- Currency
- Lebanese pound
How Islamic Republic of Iran and Republic of Lebanon differ
| Dimension | Islamic Republic of Iran | Republic of Lebanon |
|---|---|---|
| Total routes covered | 11 | 9 |
| Routes without employer sponsor | 5 | 2 |
| Routes leading to permanent residence | 0 | 1 |
| Typical full settlement timeline | — | — |
| Dominant skilled visa | Temporary Work Visa | Work Visa Authorized by the Ministry of Labor |
| Skilled visa salary minimum | — | — |
| Skilled visa processing time | — | — |
| Skilled visa government fees | — | — |
| Official languages | Persian | Arabic |
| Currency | Iranian rial | Lebanese pound |
| Primary regulator | MFA | BBA |
| Policy changes (last 12 months) | 0 | 0 |
Skilled-route head-to-head
Comparing each country’s most-used skilled-migration route side by side.
Routes unique to Islamic Republic of Iran
Routes unique to Republic of Lebanon
Visa routes side by side
Islamic Republic of Iran (11)
Visa-Waiver Tourism Entry
No sponsor · Non-settlement · Up to 15 days for the MFA-listed ordinary-passport tourism waiver; other bilateral waivers depend on the nationality-specific rule.
Tourist Visa
No sponsor · Non-settlement · Validity and permitted stay are shown on the issued visa; confirm the grant terms before travel.
Entry Visa
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Validity and permitted stay are shown on the issued visa or mission instruction.
Pilgrimage Visa
No sponsor · Non-settlement · Validity and stay length are shown on the issued pilgrimage visa.
Education Visa
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Validity and stay conditions are set by the issued visa and the Iranian academic or ministry approval.
Temporary Work Visa
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Validity and work conditions are set by the issued visa and the approved labour certificate.
Transit Visa
No sponsor · Non-settlement · Transit-only permission; validity and transit stay are shown on the issued visa.
Media Visa
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Validity and conditions are shown on the issued media visa and permit.
Investment Visa
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Validity and conditions are shown on the issued visa and investment approval.
Marital Visa
No sponsor · Non-settlement · Validity and stay conditions are shown on the issued marital visa.
Medical Visa
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Validity and stay conditions are shown on the issued medical visa and treatment approval.
Republic of Lebanon (9)
Embassy Tourist or Visit Visa
No sponsor · Non-settlement · Confirm the visa validity and stay period with the Lebanese mission. General Security says embassy visa applications should be submitted 2 months before the trip.
Embassy Business Visit Visa
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Short-stay validity is confirmed by the mission and General Security. A short work/commercial visit request on the visa-conditions page is described as one month and renewable once when filed through the public-relations bureau.
Family Visit Visa
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Confirm the visa validity and stay period with the Lebanese mission before travel.
Work Visa Authorized by the Ministry of Labor
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Confirm the authorized work-visa and work-permit period with the Ministry of Labor, General Security and the Lebanese mission or bureau handling the case.
Domestic Worker Visa and Residence
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Confirm the visa, labor-permit and residence periods with General Security and the Ministry of Labor before filing.
Annual Residence for Family Members
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Annual residence is handled as a residence permit. Confirm the issued validity and renewal timing with General Security.
Religious Student, Volunteer, Missionary or Clergy Residence
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Religious students receive a one-month entry visa before entry and then apply for residence after one month in Lebanon. Confirm residence validity with General Security.
Foreign Expert Port Visa
Sponsor · Non-settlement · One month and non-renewable when the stay does not exceed one month; longer stays use first-class worker modalities.
Permanent Residence Permit
No sponsor · Leads to settlement · Permanent residency is described by General Security as a 3-year residence, possibly renewable.
Frequently asked questions
Which country has an easier skilled-migration route, Islamic Republic of Iran or Republic of Lebanon?+
Islamic Republic of Iran’s Temporary Work Visa is the dominant skilled route; Republic of Lebanon’s Work Visa Authorized by the Ministry of Labor is the dominant skilled route. “Easier” depends on your salary, sponsor situation, and nationality — see each visa’s eligibility detail.
Does Islamic Republic of Iran or Republic of Lebanon have more visa routes without an employer sponsor?+
Islamic Republic of Iran has more: 5 of its covered routes can be pursued without an employer sponsor, against 2 for Republic of Lebanon. No-sponsor routes — such as digital-nomad, self-employment, and points-based skilled migration — matter most if you do not yet have a job offer.