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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
- Institution or ministry eligibility must be prepared first; MFA application verification and mission follow-up then apply.
- 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
Overview
The MFA visa-types page lists Education Visa (E) for foreign students, religious scholars and researchers. The listed evidence includes a certificate of eligibility for non-immigrant student status from the Ministry of Science, Ministry of Education or an accredited academic institution, plus the visa application, possible interview and passport copy. Applicants should secure the institution or ministry eligibility document before relying on this route.
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 uses the official MFA eVisa workflow, an Iranian mission or an airport/place-of-issue route shown by the MFA portal.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 online visa application form.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
- ·Email address and application reference used for MFA status checks.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
Submit the Education Visa application through the official MFA channel or mission route.
After approval
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 ↗
Use this official Iranian MFA source to confirm the current filing channel, evidence and status before relying on read the mfa visa-type guidance.
Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran · verified
- ApplyApplicantStart the official Iran eVisa application ↗
Use this official Iranian MFA source to confirm the current filing channel, evidence and status before relying on start the official iran evisa application.
Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran · verified
- Official portalApplicantCheck Iran eVisa application status ↗
Use this official Iranian MFA source to confirm the current filing channel, evidence and status before relying on check iran evisa application status.
Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran · verified
- ChecklistApplicantReview MFA photo and passport-copy rules ↗
Use this official Iranian MFA source to confirm the current filing channel, evidence and status before relying on review mfa photo and passport-copy rules.
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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