To have access to legal employment in Iran, all foreign national must maintain valid legal residency in Iran and obtain a valid work permit issued by the Government of Iran.
UNHCR supports the Government of Iran in implementing projects to facilitate refugees’ access to certified technical and vocational training through the Technical and Vocational Training Organization (TVTO). UNHCR provides refugees with wage-earning opportunities, for example by facilitating the establishment or expansion of small businesses through UNHCR direct project implementation or through an NGO partner. Please contact your nearest UNHCR office to see if your profile matches any of the programmes currently available in your area.