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Temporary Work Visa

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Iran MFA Temporary Work Visa (F) for skilled workers, specialists in fields such as medical and industrial work, and engineers with a sponsor employer and approved labour certificate.

Requires sponsorshipDoes not lead to permanent residencyValidity and work conditions are set by the issued visa and the approved labour certificate.In flux
Processing time
No end-to-end time is published. Employer labour-certificate approval comes first, and the current public individual form does not show Temporary Work. Confirm the filing channel; where the online workflow applies, the MFA gives a 10-business-day indication for its required process, not a guaranteed decision time.
Government fees
No single public fee amount for the combined labour-certificate and visa sequence is published in the reviewed MFA pages.
Typical duration
Validity and work conditions are set by the issued visa and the approved labour certificate.
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 Temporary Work 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 Temporary Work Visa in Islamic Republic of Iran?

Temporary Work Visa is a sponsor-led Iran route. Indicative government fees are No single public fee amount for the combined labour-certificate and visa sequence is published in the reviewed MFA pages; indicative processing time is No end-to-end time is published. Employer labour-certificate approval comes first, and the current public individual form does not show Temporary Work. Confirm the filing channel; where the online workflow applies, the MFA gives a 10-business-day indication for its required process, not a guaranteed decision time; typical duration is Validity and work conditions are set by the issued visa and the approved labour certificate. 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 Temporary Work Visa (F) for foreign citizens intending to work in Iran, including skilled workers, specialists in fields such as medical and industrial work, and engineers. The category-specific documents are a labour certificate from a sponsor employer in Iran approved by the Ministry of Labor, and the visa application. The public MFA pages do not expose the whole labour-permit workflow, and the current public individual application selector does not show Temporary Work, so the employer should confirm both the labour-certificate sequence and filing channel before the visa is filed.

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Eligibility

Typical criteria

Common blockers

Typical evidence

Application pathway

  1. Check the route fit

    Have the Iranian employer confirm the temporary-work fit and labour-certificate process.

  2. Build the evidence pack

    Obtain the approved labour certificate before relying on the visa route.

  3. Submit through the official channel

    Prepare the MFA passport, photo and visa application evidence.

  4. After approval

    Confirm the filing channel with the employer and Iranian mission, submit through that channel, and wait for instructions before travel or work.

After approval: prepare for your next step

For Temporary Work 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.
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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 temporary work visa require an employer?+

Yes. The MFA evidence list names obtaining a labour certificate from a sponsor employer in Iran, approved by the Ministry of Labor.

Can a tourist visa be used for employment?+

No. Work should be handled through the temporary work category and employer labour-certificate sequence.

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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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