All types of visa defined by the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran are listed below.
Visa Types | Description | Who can apply | Documents needed |
A – Entry | Visa for Foreign citizens who have an invitation letter from ministries, governmental organizations, private & public sectors, … for the purpose of negotiating, signing contracts, setting up purchased machineries, …. |
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B – Tourist | Tourists who wish to visit Iran can apply for the visa |
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C – Pilgrimage | Visa for Foreign Muslims who intend to pilgrimage to holy places in Iran. |
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D – Diplomatic S – Service |
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E – Education | Visa for foreign students or religious scholars who intend to study in Iran |
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F – Temporary Work | Visa for foreign citizens who have the intention to work in Iran |
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G – Transit | Visa which allows foreign citizens to pass through Iran with no purpose of stay. |
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H – Media | Visa for foreign media, including members of the radio, prints, digital, press, as well as directors and producers of films, reports, … traveling to Iran to work in their profession. |
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I – Investment | Visa for foreign investors whose investment permit is approved by the Organization for Investment Economic and Technical Assistance of Iran. |
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M – Marital | Visa for foreign men who are married to Iranian women, as well as their offsprings. If the marriage has not been registered within the Iranian legal system yet, Entry Visa (Relatives) may be applied for. |
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T – Medical | Visa for foreign citizens who wish to travel to Iran for medical purposes and have already received an approval letter from one of the authorized medical centers |
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