Temporary Work visa (Type F) with Labour Ministry-approved labour certificate
Iran's Type F visa is for foreign nationals who intend to work in Iran, such as skilled workers, medical and industrial specialists, and engineers. A sponsoring employer in Iran must first obtain a labour certificate approved by the Ministry of Labour. The worker then applies for the visa through the MFA e-visa portal.
1 entry rule for Iran based on recent travel
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Yellow fever certificate needed after a stay in countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (WHO list)
Travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from a yellow fever risk country (or after more than 12 hours' airport transit in one) need a valid yellow fever certificate.
WHO International Travel and Health, Annex 1: Countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and countries requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) WHO ITH Country List: Vaccination requirements and WHO recommendations for international travellers, 2022 edition (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) Checked October 19, 2026
Life in Iran
Money
3
Currency
Iranian Rial
IRR
Iranian Rial
Cost of living
211
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2023
Tax
—
Income tax (national)
VAT 9%
Progressive salary tax starting at 10% above an annual exempt amount; the top salary rate set in recent budget laws was not confirmed.
Living
1
Happiness
#95 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
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Who it’s for
Skilled foreign workers, specialists and engineers with a sponsoring employer in Iran.
Eligibility
Sponsor employer
Obtain the labour certificate from a sponsor employer in Iran, approved by the Labour Ministry.
Who can apply
Skilled workers; specialists in medical, industrial and other fields; engineers.
Passport
At least six months validity beyond travel date.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Document checklistLabour certificate approved by the Labour Ministry
- FeesVisa fee
- Steps to applyThe Iranian employer obtains the labour certificate approved by the Labour Minis
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- 3 documents
- 1 fee
- 4 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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