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Iran Foreign National Work Permit after Legal Residence

11 facts quoted from the official source

Post-arrival work authorisation for an adult foreign national who holds a qualifying legal residence document in Iran.

Route type
Work
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
3
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.

3 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Adult Foreign NationalThe legal-employment guidance applies to adult foreign nationals.
  • Qualifying DocumentsThe listed qualifying documents include Amayesh or Hoviat cards, a passport with a working visa, and residence permits whose type permits work.
  • Work Permit RequiredA valid work permit issued by the Government of Iran is required.
What rules you out

2 exclusions quoted from the official source.

  • Occupation May Be RestrictedDepending on the province, the applicant may need to choose from job categories available to foreigners.
  • Working Without Status Or Permit ProhibitedWorking without a valid right to stay and a valid work permit violates Iranian law.
Also stated by the source
  • Application ChannelA legally resident foreign national with a qualifying document may apply through a Kefalat centre.
  • Eligibility summaryThe legal-employment guidance applies to adult foreign nationals.
  • Official source basisThe legal-employment guidance applies to adult foreign nationals.
  • Report summaryThe legal-employment guidance applies to adult foreign nationals.
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 The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.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

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • FeePermit fees are introduced annually by the Budget Law.checked 2026-07-27
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Valid Legal ResidencyThe applicant must maintain valid legal residency in Iran.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Iran?
The official source states: Post-arrival work authorisation for an adult foreign national who holds a qualifying legal residence document in Iran.

Every answer is quoted from the official help.unhcr.org page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 11 points against the official source; 11 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

Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official source of the governing body help.unhcr.orgLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Iran government page.
Source evidence incomplete — confirm on the official source before acting · 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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