Iran (Islamic Republic of)
General visa requirements for travelling to Iran (Islamic Republic of). These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
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Work / Immigration visa (Work Visa (Type F - Temporary Work Visa))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- 7-10 days standard, less than 4 days urgent
- Fee
- Varies by nationality
- Validity
- Typically one year, renewable
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Foreign nationals must have valid Type A Entry Visa or status permitting work permit application, plus job offer from Iranian employer. Must possess qualifications not readily available among Iranian nationals. Employer must submit request to Department General with resume, certificates, and expertise documentation for Technical Board review. Renewal required before expiry.
Eligibility
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Employment
Must have job offer from Iranian employer and possess qualifications/skills not readily available among Iranian nationals
Required status: Valid Type A Entry Visa or equivalent status
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Criminal record
Must have clean criminal record verified by police clearance
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Health
Must pass required medical examinations
Required vaccinations: As specified by Iranian health authorities
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: Passport-sized, clear face view
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Employment letter
Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.
Must include leave approval: No; Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: Yes
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Police clearance
Validity months: 6
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Medical certificate
Provide medical evidence from a recognised doctor or clinic when the route asks for health confirmation.
Required tests: General health examination; Validity months: 6
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Work Visa Application; Form url: https://evisa.mfa.ir/en/
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Curriculum vitae
Provide a current CV showing education, work history and relevant qualifications.
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Work contract
Provide a signed job offer, contract or assignment letter showing the role, dates and employer.
Must be notarized: Yes; Must be translated: Yes
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Work permit notification
Provide work permit approval, notification or authorisation evidence from the relevant authority.
Issuing authority: As required by issuing authority; Permit number: Work permit approval number
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain job offer from Iranian employer and gather resume, certificates, expertise documentation, medical certificate, and police clearance
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Document submission
Employer submits request letter to Department General with applicant's documents including resume, certificates, and expertise documentation
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Processing wait
Technical Board for Employment of Foreign Nationals reviews application
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Online application
Submit visa application through Iranian embassy or e-visa portal
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Fee payment
Pay work visa fee
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Visa collection
Collect work visa from Iranian embassy