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What you can do on a visit to Iran

On an Iranian visa (by purpose), you can come for: holiday, visit family, business meetings, sign a contract and medical treatment. Tap any line to see the official source.

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Who it's for
Nationalities that need a visa; the consulate decides the type
  • Working needs a temporary work visa (F) based on a labour certificate from an Iranian employer.

You can

  • Tourism and holidays

    Tourist visa (B).

    Visa for Foreign citizens who intend to travel to Iran for tourist purposes.evisatraveller.mfa.ir ↗
  • Visiting family or friends

    Entry visa (A), with an invitation.

    Relatives of the foreign citizens residing in Iranevisatraveller.mfa.ir ↗
  • Business meetings

    Entry visa (A), with an invitation letter.

    for the purpose of negotiating, signing contractsevisatraveller.mfa.ir ↗
  • Negotiating or signing contracts

    Entry visa (A), with an invitation letter.

    for the purpose of negotiating, signing contractsevisatraveller.mfa.ir ↗
  • Medical treatment

    Medical visa (T), with an approval letter from an authorised medical centre.

    Visa for foreign citizens who wish to travel to Iran for medical purposesevisatraveller.mfa.ir ↗

You can't

Nothing ruled out by the source.

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  • Conferences and trade fairsThe source doesn't say

    Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.

  • Remote work for an employer abroadThe source doesn't say

    Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.

  • Paid work in the countryThe source doesn't say

    Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.

  • Short study or coursesThe source doesn't say

    Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.

  • VolunteeringThe source doesn't say

    Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.

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Not legal advice. Short visits only. Rules change without notice and the border officer decides; confirm with the official source before you travel. Page built 2026-10-19.