🇮🇷Iran Visa for American Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

Type C - Pilgrimage Visa

For Muslim tourists visiting holy and religious sites in Iran, primarily Mashhad (Imam Reza shrine) and Shiraz (Shah Cheragh).

• Restricted to Muslim travelers.
• Applicant typically requires documentation from an approved Islamic travel organization.
• Apply at Iranian consulate or embassy.

Type D - Diplomatic/Service Visa

For official government representatives, diplomats, consular officers, and holders of diplomatic or service passports traveling on official duties.

• Issued through diplomatic channels.
• Holders of diplomatic passports from most countries benefit from additional visa suppression agreements.
• Duration varies by bilateral agreement.
• Typically exempt from standard fees.

Type E - Education Visa

For foreign nationals undertaking academic study, research, or scholarly activities at recognized Iranian universities and educational institutions.

• Requires acceptance letter from an approved Iranian university or research institute.
• Must be applied for at an Iranian embassy or consulate.
• Renewable annually.
• Students must register with the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology.

Type F - Temporary Work Visa

For skilled foreign workers, specialists, engineers, and technicians employed temporarily in Iran by Iranian or international companies.

• Requires work permit (issued by Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs) and employment contract with an Iranian entity.
• Applied at Iranian embassy or consulate.
• Renewable.
• Foreign executives and technicians employed by overseas firms operating in Iran may also qualify.

Type H - Media Visa

For journalists, reporters, film crews, producers, cameramen, and other media professionals working in Iran.

• Requires prior accreditation and approval from the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) or the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance.
• Apply at Iranian embassy or consulate.
• Processing time may be lengthy due to ministry approval requirements.

Type I - Investment Visa / Residence Permit

For foreign nationals making qualifying investments in Iran, enabling residency through the 5-year renewable investor residence permit.

• Minimum qualifying investment approximately USD 90,000 (reduced from EUR 250,000 in April 2022).
• Eligible investment forms: long-term bank deposits in Iranian banks, investment bonds and securities, housing/real estate.
• Administered by the Organization for Investment, Economic and Technical Assistance of Iran (OIETA).
• Provides 5-year renewable residency only - not a path to citizenship.
• Iran does not permit dual citizenship.

Type M - Marital/Family Visa

For foreign nationals married to Iranian citizens (particularly foreign men married to Iranian women) and their dependent children, for family unification.

• Requires proof of legal marriage recognized under Iranian law and documentation of family relationship.
• Must apply at an Iranian embassy or consulate.
• Iranian law governing family reunification applies asymmetrically by gender.
• Renewable.

Type T - Medical Visa

For foreign nationals traveling to Iran to receive medical treatment at approved Iranian hospitals and healthcare facilities.

• Requires prior authorization from an approved Iranian medical center.
• Applicant must submit documentation of the required treatment, including confirmation from the Iranian hospital or medical institution.
• Apply at Iranian embassy or consulate.