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Iran visa for Ugandan citizens
Entry requirement
Iran issues Ugandan citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 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 Uganda
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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 Uganda 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 Ugandan citizens can stay in Iran
Ugandan citizens may stay in Iran for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Iran.
How Ugandan citizens apply
Ugandan 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 Ugandan citizens
Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Turkey require Ugandan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Iranian citizens travelling to Uganda
Iranian citizens need an e-Visa for Uganda, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for Iran?
Iran issues Ugandan citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can Ugandan citizens stay in Iran?
Ugandan citizens can stay in Iran for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Uganda?
Iranian citizens need an e-Visa for Uganda, applied for online before travel.
Can Ugandan citizens enter Iran visa-free?
No; Ugandan citizens need a visa on arrival in Iran.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.