Somalia passport → Iran

Do Somali citizens need a visa for Iran?

Visa required in advance

Somali passport holders need a visa for Iran, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Iran at a glance

Capital: Tehran
Currency: Iranian rial (IRR)
Languages: Persian (Farsi)
Calling code: +98
Region: Southern Asia

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Iran for other passports

SomaliaVisa required
IndiaeVisa
United StatesVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free15 days
ChinaVisa-free21 days
SingaporeVisa-free15 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaVisa on arrival30 days
PhilippineseVisa

Nearby in Southern Asia for Somali passport holders

BangladeshVisa on arrival30 days
MaldivesVisa on arrival30 days
Sri LankaVisa on arrival30 days
AfghanistaneVisa
BhutaneVisa
IndiaVisa required
NepalVisa required
PakistanVisa required

Common questions

Do Somali citizens need a visa for Iran?

Somali passport holders need a visa for Iran, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

How long can Somali citizens stay in Iran?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Somali citizens get a visa on arrival in Iran?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Somali citizens visit without a visa?

30 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Somalia passport ranks #91 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.