🇮🇷 Iran · Investor

Five-year residence permits for foreign investors (FIPPA) — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-08 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Health insuranceRequired (valid in-country)

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 60 months.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. 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

Do I need health insurance?

Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

Health insurance

“Foreign investors employing those... will enjoy growing discounts or exemption from... insurance duties...”

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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 2026-06-08.

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