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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.

Requires sponsorshipDoes not lead to permanent residencyValidity and permitted stay are shown on the issued visa or mission instruction.In flux
Processing time
The MFA portal tells online applicants to allow 10 business days for the required process, but this is not a guaranteed decision time. Invitation review, an interview, embassy filing or further steps can add time.
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
Reviewed Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗

In short

As of 22 July 2026, the Entry 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 Entry Visa in Islamic Republic of Iran?

Entry Visa is a sponsor-led Iran route. Indicative government fees are No universal public fee amount is published in the reviewed MFA pages; confirm in the official filing channel; indicative processing time is The MFA portal tells online applicants to allow 10 business days for the required process, but this is not a guaranteed decision time. Invitation review, an interview, embassy filing or further steps can add time; typical duration is Validity and permitted stay are shown on the issued visa or mission instruction. 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 visa-types page describes Entry Visa (A) for invited foreign visitors. Its listed groups include educational and cultural faculty or researchers; common carriers; officials and political or economic members; art and sports teams; international organisations and specialists; internationally recognised merchants and experts; UN employees and affiliates; and relatives of foreign citizens residing in Iran. The category-specific documents are a valid invitation and visa application, with a possible interview; passport and photo evidence comes from the separate general application guidance.

Additional sources

Eligibility

Typical criteria

Common blockers

Typical evidence

Application pathway

  1. Check the route fit

    Match the trip purpose to the MFA visa-type list and confirm whether the public form or an Iranian mission handles the category.

  2. Build the evidence pack

    Prepare the passport copy, personal photo and route-specific evidence.

  3. Submit through the official channel

    Submit through the official channel confirmed for the category and nationality.

  4. After approval

    If filed online, track the application status; follow any interview or correction request and check the issued visa conditions before travel.

After approval: prepare for your next step

For Entry Visa, use the actual decision and the issuing authority’s instructions to establish what has been granted. A successful application, permission to enter, permission to work and a residence document are not interchangeable.

  1. 1. Check the decision. Confirm the name, passport, status granted, start date and any next action. Resolve an error with the authority before relying on the document for travel or employment.
  2. 2. Establish the travel step. Read any entry window, activation, collection or in-country registration instruction. For an extension or change of status, do not assume leaving the country is required or safe while a further step remains pending.
  3. 3. Confirm what you may do. Agree the lawful start date and onboarding with the employer or sponsor. Check whether the permission names an employer, role or activity before changing the arrangement.
  4. 4. Organise the household. Check each accompanying person’s permission separately, then arrange healthcare, accommodation, access to money and the relevant local registrations. A tax number or bank account does not by itself prove a right to work.
  5. 5. Keep the ongoing conditions visible. Record the actual expiry, renewal process, permitted absences and any duty to report changes. An initial grant does not automatically establish permanent residence or citizenship.
Official Entry Visa instructionsBuild my moving plan for this routeMoving to Iran

Plan the practical side of your stay

Once you have checked the official route, you can prepare for day-to-day life in Iran. These optional services are separate from the application and do not establish visa eligibility.

Official application links

Where to actually go next

Government links only

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.

  1. Official guidanceApplicant
    Read 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

  2. ApplyApplicant
    Check 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

  3. Official portalApplicant
    Check 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

  4. ChecklistApplicant
    Review 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

  5. ChecklistApplicant
    Review 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

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).

Need tailored advice?

We do not provide legal advice. For an application that depends on your exact circumstances, consult a regulator-listed immigration advisor.

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How we verified this

We check every figure on this page against the primary government source, record the date it was last checked, and re-check it on a regular schedule. Rules change, so always confirm time-sensitive details with the official source before you rely on them. Visa Atlas is an information-only publication and does not give legal advice.

Primary source: Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran

Last checked: 22 July 2026

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