Islamic Republic of Iran · study
Education Visa
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Iran MFA Education Visa (E) for foreign students, religious scholars and researchers with eligibility certification from an Iranian authority or accredited institution.
- Processing time
- No end-to-end time is published. Institution or ministry eligibility comes first, and the current public individual form does not show Education. Confirm the filing channel; where the online workflow applies, the MFA gives a 10-business-day indication for its required process, not a guaranteed decision time.
- Government fees
- No universal public fee amount is published in the reviewed MFA pages; confirm with the institution and official filing channel.
- Typical duration
- Validity and stay conditions are set by the issued visa and the Iranian academic or ministry approval.
- Sponsorship required
- Yes
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
In short
As of 22 July 2026, the Education Visa for Islamic Republic of Iran is a sponsor-led Iran immigration route. Sources: official Islamic Republic of Iran government pages, reviewed 22 July 2026.
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What is the Education Visa in Islamic Republic of Iran?
Education Visa is a sponsor-led Iran route. Indicative government fees are No universal public fee amount is published in the reviewed MFA pages; confirm with the institution and official filing channel; indicative processing time is No end-to-end time is published. Institution or ministry eligibility comes first, and the current public individual form does not show Education. Confirm the filing channel; where the online workflow applies, the MFA gives a 10-business-day indication for its required process, not a guaranteed decision time; typical duration is Validity and stay conditions are set by the issued visa and the Iranian academic or ministry approval. This route does not lead to permanent residence.
Verified against Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran on 22 July 2026.
Overview
The MFA directory lists Education Visa (E) for foreign students or religious scholars who intend to study in Iran; its eligible groups also include school students and researchers. The category-specific documents are a certificate of eligibility for non-immigrant student status from the science ministry, education ministry or an accredited academic institution, and the visa application. The separate general guidance covers passport and photo evidence and says some applicants may need an interview. Because the current public individual application selector does not show Education, applicants should obtain the eligibility document and confirm the filing channel with their institution and Iranian mission.
Additional sources
Primary source
Iran MFA eVisa portal - home ↗ · Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran
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Iran MFA eVisa - how to apply ↗ · Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran
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Iran MFA eVisa - online application ↗ · Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran
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Iran MFA eVisa - application status ↗ · Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran
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Iran MFA eVisa - digital image requirements ↗ · Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran
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Iran MFA eVisa - passport copy requirements ↗ · Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran
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Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The applicant confirms the correct filing channel for the category and nationality; the MFA says some cases require in-person filing through the relevant Iranian embassy.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
- ✓The passport has at least six months validity remaining, matching the MFA how-to-apply guidance.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
- ✓The applicant waits for the issued visa, approval notice or mission instruction before travelling.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
- ✓The applicant is a foreign student, religious scholar or researcher covered by the MFA Education Visa (E) category.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
- ✓The applicant has the required eligibility certificate from the Ministry of Science, Ministry of Education or an accredited academic institution.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
Common blockers
- !Using one Iran visa category for another purpose, such as working on tourist, pilgrimage, transit or medical permission.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
- !Submitting passport, photo or identity details that do not match the current passport or MFA digital-image rules.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
- !Assuming online submission guarantees issuance; the MFA workflow includes verification and may require mission follow-up or interview.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
- !The applicant has no Iranian institution, ministry or accredited academic body able to issue the eligibility certificate.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
- !The applicant intends employment rather than study or research under the education category.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Passport copy and passport details.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
- ·Digital personal photo that meets the MFA image requirements.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
- ·Completed visa application through the channel confirmed for the category.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
- ·Email address, tracking code and application reference when the online workflow is used.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
- ·Certificate of eligibility for non-immigrant student status from the competent ministry or accredited institution.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
- ·Admission, study, religious-scholar or research-host evidence.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Secure admission or research hosting and the required eligibility certificate.
Build the evidence pack
Prepare the MFA passport, photo and visa application evidence.
Submit through the official channel
Confirm the Education Visa filing channel with the institution and Iranian mission; do not assume the public individual selector accepts this category.
After approval
Submit through the confirmed channel.
Step 5
Track status and comply with the study or research conditions shown on the issued visa.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicantRead the MFA visa-type guidance ↗
Open this official Iranian MFA source to confirm the current filing channel, evidence and status before acting.
Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran · verified
- ApplyApplicantCheck the official Iran eVisa application form ↗
Open this official Iranian MFA source to confirm the current filing channel, evidence and status before acting.
Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran · verified
- Official portalApplicantCheck Iran eVisa application status ↗
Open this official Iranian MFA source to confirm the current filing channel, evidence and status before acting.
Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran · verified
- ChecklistApplicantReview MFA photo rules ↗
Open this official Iranian MFA source to confirm the current filing channel, evidence and status before acting.
Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran · verified
- ChecklistApplicantReview MFA passport-copy rules ↗
Open this official Iranian MFA source to confirm the current filing channel, evidence and status before acting.
Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran · verified
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Frequently asked questions
What document anchors the Iran education visa?+
The MFA list names a certificate of eligibility for non-immigrant student status from the Ministry of Science, Ministry of Education or an accredited academic institution.
Is the education visa a work visa?+
No. It is for students, religious scholars and researchers; employment should be checked under the temporary work category.
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Primary source: Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran
Last checked: 22 July 2026