Islamic Republic of Iran · work sponsored
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.
- 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
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.
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 has a sponsor employer in Iran.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
- ✓The sponsor employer obtains the labour certificate approved by the Ministry of Labor, as named by the MFA visa-types page.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
- ✓The job or assignment fits the MFA temporary-work category rather than an entry, tourist or investment visit.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 employer cannot provide the approved labour certificate.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
- !The applicant plans to work while holding a tourist, entry, pilgrimage, transit or medical visa.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
- !The job evidence does not match the purpose declared in the MFA application.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 ↗
- ·Labour certificate from the sponsor employer in Iran approved by the Ministry of Labor.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
- ·Employment contract, assignment letter or professional evidence requested by the employer or mission.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Have the Iranian employer confirm the temporary-work fit and labour-certificate process.
Build the evidence pack
Obtain the approved labour certificate before relying on the visa route.
Submit through the official channel
Prepare the MFA passport, photo and visa application evidence.
After approval
Confirm the filing channel with the employer and Iranian mission, submit through that channel, and wait for instructions before travel or work.
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
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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Primary source: Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran
Last checked: 22 July 2026