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title: Iran visa for citizens of Sudan
description: "Citizens of Sudan can get a visa on arrival in Iran. Stay up to 3 days. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Iran visa for citizens of Sudan

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

*Not yet cross-checked · last checked 2026-06-27. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on Arrival · Tourist
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 3 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **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 designated airport** — Fly into Mashhad (MHD), Tehran (IKA), Tabriz (TBZ), Esfahan (IFN) or Bandar Abbas (BND).
2. **Proceed to visa on arrival counter** — Go to the visa issuance counter before immigration.
3. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Provide passport, photo, onward ticket, accommodation proof and pay the visa fee.
4. **Receive visa and enter Iran** — Visa is issued on the spot; maximum stay is 3 days.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must have at least 6 months validity.
- **Passport-size photograph** (Identity): One recent photo for visa application.
- **Visa fee payment** (Financial): Payable in cash at the airport counter.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of onward travel within 3 days.
- **Hotel reservation or accommodation proof** (Travel): Must show where you will stay in Iran.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is only available at the five specified airports.
- Maximum stay is limited to 3 days; overstay may result in fines.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months from arrival.
- **Missing onward ticket or accommodation proof** — Prepare printed copies of hotel booking and return ticket.
- **Incorrect or insufficient visa fee** — Carry enough cash in a widely accepted currency (e.g., euros or dollars).

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Sudan can get a visa on arrival in Iran. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist.

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

Up to 3 days.

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

Valid passport; Passport-size photograph; Visa fee payment; Return or onward ticket; Hotel reservation or accommodation proof.

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

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Iran visa for every passport](/visa/iran)
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