Iran passport → South Africa
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
eVisa (apply online)
Iranian passport holders need an eVisa for South Africa. You apply and pay online before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Apply on the official government portal 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.
South Africa at a glance
- Capital
- Pretoria, Bloemfontein, Cape Town
- Currency
- South African rand (ZAR)
- Languages
- Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu
- Calling code
- +27
- Region
- Southern Africa
ZA29.0°S · 24.0°EPhoto: Daniel Case · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSouth Africa for other passports
- IraneVisa
IndiaeTA90 days
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaeTA90 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippineseVisa
Nearby in Southern Africa for Iranian passport holders
Common questions
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Iranian passport holders need an eVisa for South Africa. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Iranian citizens stay in South Africa?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Iranian citizens get a visa on arrival in South Africa?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Iranian citizens visit without a visa?
36 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Iran passport ranks #88 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.