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Free Trade Zone (FTZ) Entry Permit
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Free Trade Zone (FTZ) Entry Permit

Tourist

At a Glance

Processing Time

0 days

Estimated Cost

Free

Stay Duration

14 to 180 days

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Not specified

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

Overview

This permit allows foreign nationals to enter designated Free Trade Zones (e.g., Kish, Qeshm, Chabahar) without a standard visa for short-term visits.

The Free Trade Zone entry permit is designed for short-term visitors to specific zones like Kish or Qeshm. It is issued upon arrival and requires no visa fee for the initial 14-day period. Note that this permit is strictly limited to the zone and does not allow travel to the mainland without additional authorization.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant14 days
Extendable up to6 months

Eligible Nationalities (13)

AfghanistanAfghanistanBangladeshBangladeshCanadaCanadaColombiaColombiaIndiaIndiaIraqIraqJordanJordanNepalNepalPakistanPakistanSomaliaSomaliaSri LankaSri LankaUnited KingdomUnited KingdomUnited StatesUnited States

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Passport valid for at least 6 months

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Passport (valid for at least 6 months)

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • No visa fee
  • Fast entry process

Worth Knowing

  • Valid only within the specific Free Trade Zone
  • Requires separate visa application to travel to the Iranian mainland
  • Does not grant access to the Iranian mainland without further processing

Application Process

1

Arrive directly at the international airport of the designated Free Trade Zone

2

Present passport for entry permit issuance

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