Iran
South Africa
South Africa visa for Iranian citizens
Entry requirement
Iranian citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa, applied for online before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- South Africa visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at southafricanembassy.ir
Which South Africa visa?
Visitor's visa (section 11 of the Immigration Act) and visa-exempt holiday visits
Key facts
- Fee
- ZAR 425
All visa types for South Africa
South Africa’s tourist visa costs ZAR 425 at the standard rate published by its authorities.
South African missions in Iran
- Embassy of South Africa in Tehran
No 5 Yekta Street, Vali-e-Asr Avenue, Tajrish, Tehran
South Africa has 1 mission in Iran, with its embassy in Tehran.
South African citizens travelling to Iran
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Travel advice for South Africa
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Iran to South Africa, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates South Africa at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Africa (updated 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Africa (updated 28 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Iranian citizens can stay in South Africa
How long Iranian citizens may stay in South Africa is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Iranian citizens apply
The e-Visa for South Africa is applied for online on its official government portal; Iranian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
South Africa’s neighbours for Iranian citizens
Eswatini and Lesotho require Iranian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South African citizens travelling to Iran
South African citizens can get a visa on arrival in Iran, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Iranian citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa, applied for online before travel.
Where is the South African embassy in Iran?
The South African embassy in Iran is in Tehran.
How much does the South Africa tourist visa cost?
South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425 for the tourist visa.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Iran?
South African citizens can get a visa on arrival in Iran, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Iranian citizens enter South Africa visa-free?
No; Iranian citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.