Islamic Republic of Iran · work sponsored
Temporary Work Visa
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Iran MFA Temporary Work Visa (F) for skilled workers, specialists and technical experts with a sponsor employer and approved labour certificate.
- Processing time
- Employer labour-certificate approval comes first, followed by MFA visa filing, verification and any mission follow-up.
- 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
Overview
The MFA visa-types page lists Temporary Work Visa (F) for foreign citizens who intend to work in Iran, including skilled workers, specialists in medical, industrial and engineering fields, and industrial or other productive engineers. The required anchor document is a labour certificate from a sponsor employer in Iran, approved by the Ministry of Labor. The public MFA page does not expose the whole labour-permit workflow, so the Iranian employer should confirm the labour-certificate sequence 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 uses the official MFA eVisa workflow, an Iranian mission or an airport/place-of-issue route shown by the MFA portal.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 online visa application form.Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran ↗
- ·Email address and application reference used for MFA status checks.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
Submit the Temporary Work Visa application and wait for MFA or mission 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 ↗
Use this official Iranian MFA source to confirm the current filing channel, evidence and status before relying on read the mfa visa-type guidance.
Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran · verified
- ApplyApplicantStart the official Iran eVisa application ↗
Use this official Iranian MFA source to confirm the current filing channel, evidence and status before relying on start the official iran evisa application.
Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran · verified
- Official portalApplicantCheck Iran eVisa application status ↗
Use this official Iranian MFA source to confirm the current filing channel, evidence and status before relying on check iran evisa application status.
Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran · verified
- ChecklistApplicantReview MFA photo and passport-copy rules ↗
Use this official Iranian MFA source to confirm the current filing channel, evidence and status before relying on review mfa photo and passport-copy rules.
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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