Islamic Republic of Iran · short term business
Medical Visa
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Iran MFA Medical Visa (T) for foreign citizens travelling for treatment with approval from an authorised Iranian medical centre.
- Processing time
- No end-to-end time is published. Authorised medical-centre approval comes first, and the current public individual form does not show Medical 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 visa fee amount is published in the reviewed MFA pages; medical-provider costs are separate from visa fees.
- Typical duration
- Validity and stay conditions are shown on the issued medical visa and treatment approval.
- Sponsorship required
- Yes
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
In short
As of 22 July 2026, the Medical 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.
Cite this: https://visaatlas.org/visas/iran/medical-visa#answer
What is the Medical Visa in Islamic Republic of Iran?
Medical Visa is a sponsor-led Iran route. Indicative government fees are No universal visa fee amount is published in the reviewed MFA pages; medical-provider costs are separate from visa fees; indicative processing time is No end-to-end time is published. Authorised medical-centre approval comes first, and the current public individual form does not show Medical 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 stay conditions are shown on the issued medical visa and treatment 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 Medical Visa (T) for foreign citizens travelling to Iran for medical purposes after receiving an approval letter from an authorised medical centre. The category-specific documents are that approval letter and the visa application; passport, photo and possible-interview guidance is published separately. The current public individual application selector does not show Medical under that name, so applicants should confirm the correct category and filing channel with the medical centre and Iranian mission. This route is for planned medical treatment, not ordinary tourism, employment or residence.
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 travels for medical purposes.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
- ✓The applicant has an approval letter from an authorised medical centre, as 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 ↗
- !No approval letter from an authorised medical centre is available.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
- !The applicant is using a tourist route for planned medical treatment where the medical 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 ↗
- ·Approval letter from one of the authorised medical centres.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
- ·Treatment, appointment or medical-provider evidence requested by the centre or mission.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm the treatment plan with an authorised Iranian medical centre.
Build the evidence pack
Obtain the medical-centre approval letter.
Submit through the official channel
Prepare the MFA passport, photo and visa application evidence.
After approval
Submit the Medical Visa application and check visa and treatment timing 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 medical visa?+
The MFA evidence list names an approval letter from one of the authorised medical centres.
Is the medical visa the same as a tourist visa?+
No. The medical category is for planned medical purposes with authorised-centre approval.
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Primary source: Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran
Last checked: 22 July 2026