Iran · Skilled Worker Visa

Work Permit

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✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-06-24 · Our methodology
5.5/10 diff
Challenging

Requirements verified against the official government source.

Min income
Processing
15+ days
Path to PR
No
Job offer
Required

At a Glance

Visa Duration
12 months
Processing Time
15+ days
Min Income
Path to PR
No
Difficulty
5/10 — Challenging

Eligibility Requirements

RequirementDetails
Job Offer RequiredYes
Sponsorship RequiredYes
Health Insurance RequiredNo

Family & Rights

RightDetails
Path to Permanent ResidencyNo

Related Pathways

Cost of Living

Tehran
Single (monthly)€277,671
Family (monthly)€638,643
Rent 1BR (center)€118,483
Groceries€69,418
Transport pass€16,660
Isfahan
Single (monthly)€203,244
Family (monthly)€467,461
Rent 1BR (center)€81,298
Groceries€50,811
Transport pass€12,195
Shiraz
Single (monthly)€224,699
Family (monthly)€516,808
Rent 1BR (center)€89,880
Groceries€56,175
Transport pass€13,482

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Work Permit?

The Work Permit is an immigration pathway offered by Iran. It falls under the Skilled Worker Visa category.

Can the Work Permit lead to permanent residency?

No — this is a temporary pathway and does not itself lead to permanent residence. Holders often switch to a different route to pursue settlement.

Are there alternative pathways to Iran?

Yes. Iran offers 1 other immigration pathway. Compare all options on our Iran country page.

What is the cost of living in Iran?

Monthly costs for a single person in city center: Tehran: €277,671/mo; Isfahan: €203,244/mo; Shiraz: €224,699/mo. These include rent, groceries, transport, and utilities.

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Official source

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Data last verified: 2026-06-24 · See our methodology

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