South Sudan
Iran
Iran visa for South Sudanese citizens
Entry requirement
South Sudanese citizens receive their visa for Iran at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Iran visa?
Visa on arrival at Iranian international airports
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- As printed on the visa issued at the airport
- Processing time
- Apply online at least 2 days before travel; the visa is printed at the airport counter
Iran’s official site for the visa on arrival is evisatraveller.mfa.ir. Processing time, as Iran states it: Apply online at least 2 days before travel; the visa is printed at the airport counter. Longest stay on the visa on arrival: As printed on the visa issued at the airport.
Iranian citizens travelling to South Sudan
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Travel advice for Iran
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from South Sudan to Iran, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Iran at Level 4, do not travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Iran (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Iran (updated 29 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long South Sudanese citizens can stay in Iran
South Sudanese citizens may stay in Iran for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Iran.
How South Sudanese citizens apply
South Sudanese citizens receive the visa for Iran at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Iran’s neighbours for South Sudanese citizens
Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Turkey require South Sudanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Iranian citizens travelling to South Sudan
Iranian citizens need a visa for South Sudan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Iran?
South Sudanese citizens receive their visa for Iran at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
How long can South Sudanese citizens stay in Iran?
South Sudanese citizens can stay in Iran for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for South Sudan?
Iranian citizens need a visa for South Sudan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can South Sudanese citizens enter Iran visa-free?
No; South Sudanese citizens need a visa on arrival in Iran.
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.