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Iran business visa

Listed nationalities can enter Iran without a visa for business visits. A separate business visa process is not described.

Ways to get a Iran business visa

  1. Visa-free business entry

    No visa needed

    Citizens of the listed countries and territories qualify for visa-free business visits.

    Stay
    Turkey: 90 days. Armenia, Oman and Syria: 90 days within any 6 months. Georgia: 45 days. Iraq: 30 days. Tajikistan: 30 days within any 90 days. China, Hong Kong and Macau: 21 days. Egypt: 20 days. Venezuela: 15 days. Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Cambodia, Croatia, Cuba, Indonesia, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Peru, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uzbekistan, Vietnam and Zimbabwe: 15 days within any 6 months. Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Malaysia: 14 days.

Who doesn't

Citizens of the listed countries and territories can make visa-free business visits for the period allowed for their nationality.

Good to know

  • Keep within the stay limit for your nationality.
  • Permitted business activities and rules for paid work are not stated.
  • Lebanon's visa exemption was cancelled on 3 May 2026.

Questions

Do I need a business visa for Iran?

Citizens of the listed countries and territories can make visa-free business visits for the period allowed for their nationality.

Who can go to Iran without a business visa?

Citizens of the listed countries and territories qualify for visa-free business visits.

How long can I stay on a Iran business visa?

Between 14 and 90 days, depending on nationality. Some limits apply across a period of 90 days or 6 months.

What rules do I have to follow on a Iran business visa?

Keep within the stay limit for your nationality.

Does my passport change whether I need a business visa for Iran?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Iran visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a business visa for Iran be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Iran business visa rules?

On Iran's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my business visa once I am in Iran?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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