Islamic Republic of Iran · short term business
Entry Visa
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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.
- Processing time
- The MFA online workflow includes email verification and status checks; the how-to-apply page describes required processing within 10 business days, subject to invitation review and mission follow-up.
- Government fees
- No universal public fee amount is published in the reviewed MFA pages; confirm in the official filing channel.
- Typical duration
- Validity and permitted stay are shown on the issued visa or mission instruction.
- Sponsorship required
- Yes
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Overview
The MFA visa-types page describes Entry Visa (A) for foreign citizens who have an invitation letter from ministries, governmental organisations, private or public sectors and who travel for negotiating or signing contracts, setting up purchased machinery, official meetings, scientific or cultural programmes, sport events, recognised NGOs, family visits by relatives of foreign citizens residing in Iran, or similar invited purposes. The listed evidence includes a valid invitation, visa application, possible interview and passport copy.
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 has a valid invitation from an Iranian ministry, government organisation, public or private sector body, or other accepted host.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
- ✓The visit purpose matches one of the invited Entry Visa (A) purposes described by the MFA.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 host cannot provide a valid invitation for the stated purpose.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
- !The applicant plans paid employment or long-stay residence rather than an invited short visit.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 ↗
- ·Valid invitation letter or host evidence.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
- ·Purpose evidence such as meeting, contract, installation, academic, cultural, sport, NGO or family-visit details.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Match the trip purpose to the MFA visa-type list before starting an application.
Build the evidence pack
Prepare the passport copy, personal photo and route-specific evidence.
Submit through the official channel
Submit through the official MFA eVisa application or the Iranian mission/channel instructed by the portal.
After approval
Track the application status, follow any interview or correction request, and check the issued visa conditions before travel.
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
Does the Iran entry visa need an invitation?+
Yes. The MFA Entry Visa (A) description is built around a valid invitation from an Iranian ministry, governmental organisation, private or public sector body, or similar host.
Is this the same as a tourist visa?+
No. The entry visa is for invited purposes such as business, official, academic, cultural, sport or certain family visits; ordinary tourism fits the Tourist Visa (B).
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