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South African Embassy in Iran

1 embassy

South Africa is represented in Iran by 1 mission: an embassy in Tehran. Iranian citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa, applied for online before travel.

South African Embassy in Tehran

Embassy of South Africa in Tehran

Embassy · Tehran

Address: No 5 Yekta Street, Vali-e-Asr Avenue, Tajrish, Tehran
Phone: +98 21 2270 2866
Website: southafricanembassy.ir
Head of mission: S F Moloi

South Africa has its embassy in Tehran, the capital; the address on record is No 5 Yekta Street, Vali-e-Asr Avenue, Tajrish, Tehran. The head of mission on record is S F Moloi. Its phone number and website are on its page.

South Africa visa for Iranian citizens

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South Africa visa requirements for citizens of Iran

Visitor's visa – holiday, business meetings, conferences (section 11)
Transit visa
Study, work and long-stay visas – brief
Fee: ZAR 425
6 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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South Africa requires a visa from Iranian citizens, available online as an e-Visa. The application is made online on the official portal of South Africa, not at the South African embassy.

Iran’s missions in South Africa

Missions of Iran in South Africa (1)

In return, Iran has an embassy in South Africa, in Pretoria.

Good to know

South Africa in Iran

Worldwide, South Africa has 202 missions in 129 countries; one of them is in Iran.

Travel to Iran for South African citizens

South African citizens can get a visa on arrival in Iran, valid for stays of up to 30 days. In Iran, South African citizens can turn to the South African embassy for passports and emergency help.