Islamic Republic of Iran · family
Marital Visa
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Iran MFA Marital Visa (M) for foreign men married to Iranian women and their offspring, with family permission evidence where required.
- Processing time
- No end-to-end time is published. Family-status evidence and the correct category must be confirmed first; any 10-business-day MFA online-stage indication is not a guarantee and excludes additional mission review.
- Government fees
- No universal public fee amount is published in the reviewed MFA pages; confirm with the mission or official filing channel.
- Typical duration
- Validity and stay conditions are shown on the issued marital visa.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
In short
As of 22 July 2026, the Marital Visa for Islamic Republic of Iran is an unsponsored Iran immigration route. Sources: official Islamic Republic of Iran government pages, reviewed 22 July 2026.
Cite this: https://visaatlas.org/visas/iran/marital-visa#answer
What is the Marital Visa in Islamic Republic of Iran?
Marital Visa is an unsponsored Iran route. Indicative government fees are No universal public fee amount is published in the reviewed MFA pages; confirm with the mission or official filing channel; indicative processing time is No end-to-end time is published. Family-status evidence and the correct category must be confirmed first; any 10-business-day MFA online-stage indication is not a guarantee and excludes additional mission review; typical duration is Validity and stay conditions are shown on the issued marital visa. 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 Marital Visa (M) for foreign men married to Iranian women and their offspring. The category-specific list names the visa application and the father’s official permission regarding children’s travel to Iran; passport, photo and possible-interview guidance is published separately. The directory also says an Entry Visa (Relatives) may be used if the marriage has not yet been registered in Iran’s legal system. Because the current public individual selector does not show Marital under that name, confirm the correct family category, filing channel and supporting civil-status evidence with the Iranian mission before travel.
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 applicant fits the MFA Marital Visa (M) description for foreign men married to Iranian women or their offspring.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
- ✓Child travel permission or family-status evidence is available where the mission or MFA process requests it.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
- ✓If the marriage is not registered in Iran’s legal system, the applicant confirms whether the Entry Visa (Relatives) alternative described by the MFA is the correct route.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 cannot document the marriage, child relationship or required permission.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
- !The applicant assumes the Marital Visa is available despite an unregistered marriage without checking the MFA’s Entry Visa (Relatives) alternative.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
- !The applicant tries to use ordinary tourism where a family-specific category is required.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 ↗
- ·Marriage or family-status evidence requested by the Iranian mission.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
- ·Father official permission regarding children travel to Iran where required.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm with the Iranian mission whether the Marital Visa fits the family facts or whether an unregistered marriage requires the Entry Visa (Relatives) alternative.
Build the evidence pack
Prepare marriage, child, permission, passport and photo evidence.
Submit through the official channel
Submit through the official MFA or mission channel.
After approval
Check the issued visa validity and any family-status follow-up 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
Who is the Iran marital visa for?+
The MFA list describes Marital Visa (M) for foreign men married to Iranian women, as well as their offspring.
What if the marriage is not registered in Iran’s legal system?+
The MFA directory says an Entry Visa (Relatives) may be applied for. Confirm the correct category and civil-status evidence with the Iranian mission before filing.
What child-travel evidence is listed?+
The MFA evidence list names the father official permission regarding children travel to Iran.
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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