🇮🇷 Iran · General Residence
Residence Permit — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://en-economic.mfa.ir/en/cdk/func/getFile/file_ctp_id/602/file_id/38/file_field/cnt_file/file/Employment+of+Foreign+Nationals+in+Iran.pdf/.
Frequently asked
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Job offer
Employer sponsor
No direct PR path
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-23.