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Iran

Islamic Republic of Iran

Tehran·Asia·IRR

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Naturalisation

5 Years

Dual citizenship

No

Birthright

Restricted

Ancestry

1 Generation

PIT top rate

Corporate tax

Territorial tax

Wealth tax

Crypto tax

Unemployment

8.13%

Social security (EE)

Pathways published

11

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Marital Visa

Family

Iran MFA Marital Visa (M) for foreign men married to Iranian women and their offspring, with family permission evidence where required.

Investment Visa

Investor / investment

Iran MFA Investment Visa (I) for foreign investors with an approval letter from the Organization for Investment Economic and Technical Assistance of Iran.

Entry Visa

Short Term Business

Iran MFA Entry Visa (A) for invited visits such as business negotiations, academic contacts, sport, official meetings and family visits by relatives of foreign residents.

Media Visa

Short Term Business

Iran MFA Media Visa (H), labelled “Press” in the public application selector, for foreign media professionals with a Media and Public Diplomacy Center permit.

Medical Visa

Short Term Business

Iran MFA Medical Visa (T) for foreign citizens travelling for treatment with approval from an authorised Iranian medical centre.

Pilgrimage Visa

Short Term Business

Iran MFA Pilgrimage Visa (C) for foreign Muslim pilgrims travelling to holy places in Iran.

Tourist Visa

Short Term Business

Iran MFA tourist visa category for foreign citizens travelling to Iran for tourism, including ordinary eVisa and place-of-issue workflows shown by the portal.

Transit Visa

Short Term Business

Iran MFA Transit Visa (G) for foreign citizens passing through Iran with no purpose of stay.

Visa-Waiver Tourism Entry

Short Term Business

Visa-free tourism entry note for nationalities covered by Iran MFA waiver arrangements, including the listed 15-day ordinary-passport tourism waiver.

Education Visa

Study

Iran MFA Education Visa (E) for foreign students, religious scholars and researchers with eligibility certification from an Iranian authority or accredited institution.

Temporary Work Visa

Sponsored work

Iran MFA Temporary Work Visa (F) for skilled workers, specialists in fields such as medical and industrial work, and engineers with a sponsor employer and approved labour certificate.

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Mobility (FoM)

Travel risk

Asia/Tehran

Timezone

Population

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