Senegal passport → Iran
Do Senegalese citizens need a visa for Iran?
Senegalese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Iran for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
What this means for your trip
- Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
- Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
- Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.
Iran at a glance
- Capital
- Tehran
- Currency
- Iranian rial (IRR)
- Languages
- Persian (Farsi)
- Calling code
- +98
- Region
- Southern Asia
Iran for other passports
- SenegalVisa on arrival30 days
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 Senegalese passport holders
- BangladeshVisa on arrival30 days
MaldivesVisa on arrival30 days- NepalVisa on arrival90 days
- Sri LankaVisa on arrival30 days
AfghanistaneVisa
BhutaneVisa- IndiaeVisa30 days
- PakistaneVisa30 days
Common questions
Do Senegalese citizens need a visa for Iran?
Senegalese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Iran for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Senegalese citizens stay in Iran?
Up to 30 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
How many countries can Senegalese citizens visit without a visa?
55 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Senegal passport ranks #72 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Senegalese citizens (edited 29 Jul 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Iran before you travel.