Islamic Republic of Iran · investor
Investment Visa
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Iran MFA Investment Visa (I) for foreign investors with an approval letter from the Organization for Investment Economic and Technical Assistance of Iran.
- Processing time
- No end-to-end time is published. Investment approval comes first, and the current public individual form does not show Investment under that name. Confirm the filing channel; any 10-business-day MFA online-stage indication excludes prior approval and further mission review.
- Government fees
- No universal public fee amount is published in the reviewed MFA pages; confirm through the official investment and MFA filing channels.
- Typical duration
- Validity and conditions are shown on the issued visa and investment approval.
- Sponsorship required
- Yes
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
In short
As of 22 July 2026, the Investment 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 Investment Visa in Islamic Republic of Iran?
Investment Visa is a sponsor-led Iran route. Indicative government fees are No universal public fee amount is published in the reviewed MFA pages; confirm through the official investment and MFA filing channels; indicative processing time is No end-to-end time is published. Investment approval comes first, and the current public individual form does not show Investment under that name. Confirm the filing channel; any 10-business-day MFA online-stage indication excludes prior approval and further mission review; typical duration is Validity and conditions are shown on the issued visa and investment 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 visa-types page lists Investment Visa (I) for foreign investors whose investment permit is approved by the Organization for Investment Economic and Technical Assistance of Iran. The category-specific documents are an approval letter from that organisation and the visa application; passport, photo and possible-interview guidance is published separately. The current public individual application selector does not show Investment under that name, so applicants should confirm the correct category and filing channel with the approving authority and Iranian mission. This packet treats the visa as an investor-entry route, not as proof of permanent residence or citizenship by investment.
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 investment permit is approved by the Organization for Investment Economic and Technical Assistance of Iran.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
- ✓The applicant has the approval letter named by the MFA visa-types page.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 investment permit approval or approval letter from the named organisation.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
- !The applicant assumes investment visa issuance creates permanent residence or citizenship without a separate official basis.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 ↗
- ·Approval letter from the Organization for Investment Economic and Technical Assistance of Iran.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
- ·Investment permit or investment-project evidence requested by the approving organisation or mission.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm the investment project and approval route with the competent Iranian investment authority.
Build the evidence pack
Obtain the approval letter named by the MFA evidence list.
Submit through the official channel
Prepare the MFA passport, photo and visa application evidence.
After approval
Submit the Investment Visa application 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 ↗
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 approval is needed for the Iran investment visa?+
The MFA evidence list names an approval letter from the Organization for Investment Economic and Technical Assistance of Iran.
Does the investment visa automatically grant settlement?+
The reviewed MFA visa-types page does not say that; this packet treats it as an investor visa category, not a permanent-residence grant.
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Primary source: Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran
Last checked: 22 July 2026