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title: Iran visa for citizens of Ghana
description: "Citizens of Ghana can get a visa on arrival in Iran. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: €75. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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lastModified: 2026-06-26
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# Iran visa for citizens of Ghana

Citizens of Ghana can get a visa on arrival in Iran.

*Not yet cross-checked · last checked 2026-06-26. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on Arrival · Tourist (30 days)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Government fee:** €75
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at an Iranian international airport** — VOA is available at major airports like Tehran Imam Khomeini, Mashhad, Shiraz, Isfahan, Tabriz, and Kish
2. **Proceed to the visa-on-arrival counter** — Look for the VOA desk before passport control
3. **Submit required documents** — Hand over your passport, photo, arrival card, hotel booking, and onward ticket
4. **Pay the visa fee** — Pay the fee in cash (euros or US dollars) at the counter
5. **Receive visa sticker and enter** — The visa is stamped into your passport; proceed to immigration

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must have at least 6 months validity from date of arrival
- **Completed arrival card** (Travel): Distributed on the flight or at the visa counter
- **Passport-size photograph** (Identity): One recent photo, usually 3.5x4.5 cm
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Iran within 30 days
- **Hotel reservation or accommodation proof** (Travel): Booking confirmation for the entire stay
- **Visa fee in cash** (Financial): Approx. €75 or equivalent in euros, paid at the counter

## Good to know

- VOA is not available for all nationalities; Ghanaian passport holders are eligible.
- VOA may be refused if you have an Israeli stamp or visa in your passport.
- Women must observe the Islamic dress code (hijab) upon arrival.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date
- **Missing onward ticket or hotel booking** — Carry printed copies of your return ticket and hotel reservation
- **Previous travel to Israel** — If you have an Israeli stamp, apply for a visa at an Iranian embassy before travel

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Ghana need a visa for Iran?

Citizens of Ghana can get a visa on arrival in Iran. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist (30 days).

### How long can citizens of Ghana stay in Iran?

Up to 30 days.

### How much does the Iran visa cost for citizens of Ghana?

Government fee: €75.

### What documents do citizens of Ghana need for Iran?

Valid passport; Completed arrival card; Passport-size photograph; Return or onward ticket; Hotel reservation or accommodation proof; Visa fee in cash.

### How long must my passport be valid for Iran?

At least 6 months.

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