Islamic Republic of Iran visas
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 a sponsor · 0 lead to settlement
Official portal
Primary source
Iran MFA eVisa ↗ · Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran
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Regulators of immigration advice
- 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 (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 sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 28 June 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 sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 28 June 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.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 28 June 2026
Pilgrimage Visa
Iran MFA Pilgrimage Visa (C) for foreign Muslim pilgrims travelling to holy places in Iran.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 28 June 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.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 28 June 2026
Temporary Work Visa
Iran MFA Temporary Work Visa (F) for skilled workers, specialists and technical experts with a sponsor employer and approved labour certificate.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 28 June 2026
Transit Visa
Iran MFA Transit Visa (G) for travellers passing through Iran with onward destination permission and confirmed onward travel.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 28 June 2026
Media Visa
Iran MFA Media Visa (H) for foreign media professionals who have a permit from the Media and Public Diplomacy Center.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 28 June 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.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 28 June 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 sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 28 June 2026
Medical Visa
Iran MFA Medical Visa (T) for foreign citizens travelling for treatment with approval from an authorised Iranian medical centre.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 28 June 2026
Frequently asked questions
How many visa routes does Islamic Republic of Iran have?+
We cover 11 Islamic Republic of Iran visa routes in these categories: visitor and short business, study, sponsored work, investor, and family. Each one links to its primary government source and carries a last-reviewed date.
Which Islamic Republic of Iran visas do not need an employer sponsor?+
5 of the 11 Islamic Republic of Iran routes we cover can be pursued without an employer sponsor, which helps if you do not have a job offer yet. The remaining 6 are 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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