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Iran A - Entry Visa

16 facts quoted from the official source

An official short stay & visit route to Iran. Everything below is quoted from the government source, with the date it was checked.

Route type
Short stay & visit
Can bring
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
7
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

Not stated in the official source — the base holds no eligibility statement for this route, so none is published here.

7 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Covered Academic CohortEducational and cultural faculty members and researchers are listed among potential applicants.
  • Covered Commercial CohortInternationally recognised merchants and experts are listed.
  • Covered Transport CohortCommon carriers transporting goods or people are listed among potential applicants.
  • Covered Un CohortUnited Nations employees and affiliates are listed.
  • Passport Validity Months MinThe passport must have at least six months of validity beyond the actual travel date.via evisa.mfa.ir
  • Relative Of Foreign ResidentRelatives of foreign citizens residing in Iran are listed among potential applicants.
  • Visa Application RequiredA visa application is required.
Also stated by the source
  • Application ChannelElectronically submitting the online application is the first step in the visa application process.via evisa.mfa.ir
  • Consular Approval RequiredA consular officer reviews the application and documents and determines the visa type in case of approval.
  • Consular Interview PossibleA consular interview may be required.
  • Eligibility summaryA valid invitation is required from a ministry, governmental organisation, or public or private sector entity.
  • Entry Purpose ScopeThe official description includes negotiation, signing contracts and setting up purchased machinery.
  • Interview May Be RequiredSome visa applicants need to attend a visa interview, while others may qualify without interview.via evisa.mfa.ir
  • Official source basisA valid invitation is required from a ministry, governmental organisation, or public or private sector entity.
  • Report summaryA valid invitation is required from a ministry, governmental organisation, or public or private sector entity.
Family

Who you can bring

Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Valid Invitation RequiredA valid invitation is required from a ministry, governmental organisation, or public or private sector entity.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

We checked 16 points against the official source; 16 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source evisatraveller.mfa.irLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Iran government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
· Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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