Iran•AsiaWork Visa (Type F)
At a Glance
Processing Time
15-30 days
Application Fee
75 EUR
Stay Duration
1 year
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Temporary work visa for foreign nationals intending to work in Iran. Requires work permit from Iranian employer approved by Labor Ministry. Limited to one year with renewal option.
The Work Visa (Type F) is for foreign nationals seeking legal employment in Iran. Foreign workers must obtain a work permit from their Iranian employer approved by the Ministry of Cooperatives, Labour, and Social Welfare. The visa is initially issued for one year and can be renewed annually for up to three years total.
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
6 months months
Criminal Record Policy
case_by_case
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: IL
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
At least 6 months validity from date of employment start
Passport photo
Recent color photo, 4x6 cm
Educational credentials
Degree certificates and relevant professional qualifications
Resume/CV
Detailed work experience and professional history
Medical examination
Health examination from approved medical facility
Police clearance
Criminal record certificate from home country
Travel insurance
Valid health/travel insurance
Sponsor Documents
Employment contract
Signed contract detailing position, duration, and salary
Work permit approval
From Iranian Ministry of Cooperatives, Labour, and Social Welfare
MFA authorization
Authorization code from Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Employer documentation
Company registration, tax documents, organizational structure
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Advantages
- Legal employment authorization
- Can be renewed multiple times
- Potential pathway to permanent residency
- Family dependents can be included
- Access to social benefits
Considerations
- Requires Iranian employer sponsorship
- Limited to 3 years total without permanent residency
- Longer processing time
- Work permit approval can be restrictive
- Labor Ministry must approve foreign employment
Application Process
Secure employment contract
Get formal employment offer from Iranian employer
Employer applies for work permit
Sponsoring company submits work permit application to Labor Ministry
Obtain work permit approval
Labor Ministry approves work permit (specific duration determined)
Get visa authorization
Sponsoring employer obtains visa authorization from MFA
Submit visa application
Apply at Iranian embassy with work permit and employment contract
Receive work visa
Processing typically 15-30 working days
Travel and register
Travel to Iran and register with Ministry of Interior
Application Forms
Work Visa Application
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