Visas for travel to 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.
11 routes · 5 without prior sponsor or approval · 0 lead to settlement
Official portal
Primary source
Iran MFA eVisa ↗ · Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran
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Official visa authorities and channels
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran (MFA) — Official eVisa portal for Iran visa information, visa-waiver notes and online filing links.
- Iran MFA eVisa Traveller (EVISA) — Official traveller guidance for Iran non-immigrant visa types, evidence, application status and document image rules.
- Iranian missions and places of issue (MISSIONS) — Official MFA application workflow where applicants select the place of issue, mission or airport route shown by the portal.
Visa routes for travel to Iran (11)
Visa-Waiver Tourism Entry
Visa-free tourism entry note for nationalities covered by Iran MFA waiver arrangements, including the listed 15-day ordinary-passport tourism waiver.
No prior sponsor listed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 22 July 2026
Tourist Visa
Iran MFA tourist visa category for foreign citizens travelling to Iran for tourism, including ordinary eVisa and place-of-issue workflows shown by the portal.
No prior sponsor listed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 22 July 2026
Entry Visa
Iran MFA Entry Visa (A) for invited visits such as business negotiations, academic contacts, sport, official meetings and family visits by relatives of foreign residents.
Prior sponsor or approval required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 22 July 2026
Pilgrimage Visa
Iran MFA Pilgrimage Visa (C) for foreign Muslim pilgrims travelling to holy places in Iran.
No prior sponsor listed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 22 July 2026
Education Visa
Iran MFA Education Visa (E) for foreign students, religious scholars and researchers with eligibility certification from an Iranian authority or accredited institution.
Prior sponsor or approval required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 22 July 2026
Temporary Work Visa
Iran MFA Temporary Work Visa (F) for skilled workers, specialists in fields such as medical and industrial work, and engineers with a sponsor employer and approved labour certificate.
Prior sponsor or approval required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 22 July 2026
Transit Visa
Iran MFA Transit Visa (G) for foreign citizens passing through Iran with no purpose of stay.
No prior sponsor listed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 22 July 2026
Media Visa
Iran MFA Media Visa (H), labelled “Press” in the public application selector, for foreign media professionals with a Media and Public Diplomacy Center permit.
Prior sponsor or approval required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 22 July 2026
Investment Visa
Iran MFA Investment Visa (I) for foreign investors with an approval letter from the Organization for Investment Economic and Technical Assistance of Iran.
Prior sponsor or approval required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 22 July 2026
Marital Visa
Iran MFA Marital Visa (M) for foreign men married to Iranian women and their offspring, with family permission evidence where required.
No prior sponsor listed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 22 July 2026
Medical Visa
Iran MFA Medical Visa (T) for foreign citizens travelling for treatment with approval from an authorised Iranian medical centre.
Prior sponsor or approval required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 22 July 2026
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Frequently asked questions
How many visa routes for travel to Iran are covered?+
We cover 11 routes for travellers entering Iran. They span these categories: visitor and short business, study, sponsored work, investor, and family, and each one links to an official Iranian MFA source and carries a last-reviewed date.
Which routes for travel to Iran do not list a prior sponsor or approval?+
5 of the 11 routes do not list a prior sponsor or approving body. The others require an invitation, eligibility certificate, labour certificate, media permit, investment approval or medical-centre approval; they are not all employer-sponsored.
Which Islamic Republic of Iran visas lead to permanent residence?+
The Islamic Republic of Iran routes we cover are temporary rather than direct settlement routes.
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