Category: Humanitarian / Refugee / Asylum Visa
Overview: Visa for individuals seeking protection in Iran due to well-founded fears of persecution, conflict, or humanitarian crises. Facilitates temporary stay for asylum seekers and refugees, primarily managed through UNHCR collaboration and internal government mechanisms.
Eligibility: Individuals with a well-founded fear of persecution (refugee definition), or those seeking humanitarian protection from conflict/crisis. Claims often processed in collaboration with UNHCR inside Iran.
Processing Time: ~365 days
Visa Duration: 12 months
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: Not permitted
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: No
Sponsor Required: No
Summary: Grants temporary legal status and protection in Iran for individuals fleeing persecution or humanitarian crises. Eligibility relies on a well-founded fear of persecution or acute humanitarian need, providing a critical safe haven.