South Africa passport → Iran

Do South African citizens need a visa for Iran?

eVisa (apply online)

South African passport holders need an eVisa for Iran. You apply and pay online before you travel.

Heads-up: some sources list this route as visa on arrival (30 days).

What this means for your trip

Apply through the official channel (the government portal, or the airline or agent it names) and keep a printed copy of the approval.
Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.

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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

South AfricaeVisa
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 South African passport holders

MaldivesVisa on arrival30 days
NepalVisa on arrival90 days
Sri LankaVisa on arrival30 days
AfghanistaneVisa
BhutaneVisa
IndiaeVisa30 days
PakistaneVisa30 days
BangladeshVisa required

Common questions

Do South African citizens need a visa for Iran?

South African passport holders need an eVisa for Iran. You apply and pay online before you travel.

How long can South African citizens stay in Iran?

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

Can South African citizens get a visa on arrival in Iran?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can South African citizens visit without a visa?

93 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The South Africa passport ranks #47 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.