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Visa Pathways to Iran

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Free Trade Zone (FTZ) Entry Permit
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Free Trade Zone (FTZ) Entry Permit

This permit allows foreign nationals to enter designated Free Trade Zones (e.g., Kish, Qeshm, Chabahar) without a standard visa for short-term visits.

Validity14 to 180 days
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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H-Visa — Press (Media) Visa
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H-Visa — Press (Media) Visa

For foreign journalists, reporters, photographers, film directors, producers, and radio/TV personnel traveling to Iran for professional media work. Applications must be submitted to the Press Section of the Iranian embassy in the applicant's country of residence.

ValidityVaries (Duration depends on media assignment; can vary)
ProcessingVaries
Cost60 EUR
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Residence Permit (5-Year)
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Residence Permit (5-Year)

Long-term residence permit for foreign nationals investing minimum $90,000 in Iran or maintaining long-term currency deposits. Allows 5-year stay with renewal option and potential pathway to citizenship after 5 years.

Validity5 years
ProcessingVaries
Cost200 EUR
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Type A — Entry (Business) Visa
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Type A — Entry (Business) Visa

For foreign nationals traveling to Iran for business, commercial, economic, cultural, or industrial purposes, including conference attendance, contract negotiations, or equipment installation. Requires invitation from an Iranian ministry, organization, or registered company.

ValidityVaries (Valid for multiple entries within 1-year period)
ProcessingVaries
Cost150 EUR
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Type B — Tourist Visa
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Type B — Tourist Visa

For foreign nationals visiting Iran for sightseeing, leisure, or visiting friends and family. Valid for up to 30 days with the possibility of two 30-day extensions. Available as sticker visa through embassy, e-visa, or visa on arrival at major airports for eligible nationalities.

ValidityUp to 90 days
ProcessingVaries
Cost30 EUR
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Type C — Pilgrimage (Ziyarat) Visa
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Type C — Pilgrimage (Ziyarat) Visa

For foreign nationals, primarily Muslims, wishing to visit Iran's sacred Shia shrines such as the Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad and Fatima Masumeh Shrine in Qom. Applicants must demonstrate pilgrimage intent; non-Muslims may also apply.

ValidityUp to 90 days
ProcessingVaries
Cost20 EUR
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Type D — Diplomatic Visa
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Type D — Diplomatic Visa

For holders of diplomatic passports posted to Iran on official government or consular missions, and their accompanying family members. Issued through diplomatic channels between ministries of foreign affairs.

ValidityDuration of official mission
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Type E — Education Visa
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Type E — Education Visa

For foreign nationals admitted to Iranian universities, seminaries, or accredited academic institutions for higher education or religious studies. Requires eligibility certificate from the Iranian Ministry of Science, Ministry of Education, or an accredited institution.

ValidityDuration of study program
ProcessingVaries
Cost40 EUR
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Type F — Work (Employment) Visa
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Type F — Work (Employment) Visa

For foreign nationals employed by or seconded to an Iranian company or organization. Requires a valid work permit issued by the Iranian Ministry of Labour, sponsored by the employing entity. Granted for the duration of the employment contract, typically one year, renewable.

ValidityUp to 3 years
ProcessingVaries
Cost75 EUR
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Type G — Transit Visa
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Type G — Transit Visa

For foreign nationals passing through Iran en route to a third country, including road travelers, airline crew, and connecting flight passengers. Valid for up to 7 days and cannot be extended. Applicant must hold a valid visa for the destination country.

ValidityVaries (Non-extendable transit period)
ProcessingVaries
Cost25 EUR
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Type H — Media (Press) Visa
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Type H — Media (Press) Visa

Validity10 days
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Type I — Investment Visa
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Type I — Investment Visa

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This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

For foreign entrepreneurs and investors intending to establish or invest in businesses in Iran. Requires a business plan approved by the Organization for Investment Economic and Technical Assistance of Iran (OIETAI). Typically valid one year, extendable.

ValidityVaries (Can lead to 5-year residence permit with investment approval)
ProcessingVaries
Cost90 EUR
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Type M — Family Visa (Marital Visa)
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Type M — Family Visa (Marital Visa)

Visa for foreign spouses of Iranian women and their children to visit and stay with family. For foreign men married to Iranian women according to Iranian law. Allows family visitation and bonding.

ValidityIndefinite
ProcessingVaries
Cost35 EUR
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Type R — Relatives Visa
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Type R — Relatives Visa

Validity3 months
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Type S — Service Visa
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Type S — Service Visa

For holders of official/service passports working in an official or consular capacity, or employed by international organizations such as the United Nations operating in Iran. Distinct from the full diplomatic visa but similarly administered through official channels.

ValidityDuration of official mission
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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VOA — Iran Visa on Arrival (VOA)
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VOA — Iran Visa on Arrival (VOA)

The Visa on Arrival is a short-term tourist visa issued at designated international airports in Iran.

Validity1 to 3 months
Processing2 days
Cost30 EUR
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