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🇮🇷 Islamic Republic of Iran · short term business

Entry Visa

By Sam Parks · Last reviewed: 28 June 2026

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 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
Reviewed 28 June 2026Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
Rule changes note —Iran publishes a public MFA eVisa portal and traveller guidance for non-immigrant visa categories, online filing, status checks, document image rules and selected visa-waiver notes. This packet is deliberately conservative: it covers the categories exposed in the MFA source set and does not claim a permanent-residence, citizenship or sanctions-specific route where the reviewed public pages do not provide a clear immigration checklist.
OverviewSourcesEligibilityPathwayApplyFAQ

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.

ℹ️ Who can apply?

You need an approved sponsor in Islamic Republic of Iran before applying. This route does not lead to permanent residence. Open to qualifying applicants from all countries.

Additional sources

  • Primary source

    Iran MFA eVisa portal - home ↗ · Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran

    Link last verified: 28 June 2026

  • Primary source

    Iran MFA eVisa - how to apply ↗ · Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran

    Link last verified: 28 June 2026

  • Primary source

    Iran MFA eVisa - online application ↗ · Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran

    Link last verified: 28 June 2026

  • Primary source

    Iran MFA eVisa - application status ↗ · Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran

    Link last verified: 28 June 2026

  • Primary source

    Iran MFA eVisa - digital image requirements ↗ · Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran

    Link last verified: 28 June 2026

  • Primary source

    Iran MFA eVisa - passport copy requirements ↗ · Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran

    Link last verified: 28 June 2026

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

  1. 01

    Check the route fit

    Match the trip purpose to the MFA visa-type list before starting an application.

  2. 02

    Build the evidence pack

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

  3. 03

    Submit through the official channel

    Submit through the official MFA eVisa application or the Iranian mission/channel instructed by the portal.

  4. 04

    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

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 ↗

    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 28 June 2026

  2. ApplyApplicant
    Start 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 28 June 2026

  3. Official portalApplicant
    Check 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 28 June 2026

  4. ChecklistApplicant
    Review 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 28 June 2026

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Related routes

  • 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.

  • Investment Visa

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  • Temporary Work Visa

    Iran MFA Temporary Work Visa (F) for skilled workers, specialists and technical experts with a sponsor employer and approved labour certificate.

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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