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Visa & entry guide

Iran

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Plan your visit to Iran with guidance on visitor requirements, passport considerations and where to apply.

For Kenyan passport holders and Kenya residents travelling on other passports.

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Entry Guidance

What to know before travelling to Iran

Use the section that matches your travel purpose and passport context.

01

Tourist & Leisure

Visitor requirements

Valid passport
Electronic visa application
Passport photograph
Travel itinerary
Accommodation details
Supporting documents requested
Additional documents where requested

Passport & documents

Kenyan passport holders should obtain the appropriate Iranian visa authorization before travel. Kenyan residents travelling on non-Kenyan passports should follow requirements applicable to their passport nationality.

02

Business Travel

Business requirements

Valid passport
Electronic visa application
Passport photograph
Iranian business invitation
Employer/company letter
Company/business documents
Additional documents where requested

03

Passport Context

Kenyan passport holders

Kenyan passport holders should obtain the appropriate Iranian visa authorization before travel. Kenyan residents travelling on non-Kenyan passports should follow requirements applicable to their passport nationality.

Kenyan residents using other passports

Kenyan residents travelling on non-Kenyan passports should follow requirements applicable to their passport nationality.

04

Application Route

How and where to apply

Start the application through the official Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs eVisa system and follow the consular instructions provided for applicants resident in Kenya.

Embassy / mission

Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran • Nairobi

Processing guidance

Processing varies according to visa category and whether additional authorization or documentation is required.

Important Visa Information

Guidance does not guarantee approval or entry.

Visa requirements and processing times may change. Sunward Travel will confirm the applicable requirements at the time of application. A visa is issued at the sole discretion of the issuing country's immigration/consular authorities, and Sunward Travel does not guarantee a successful visa application for any applicant or nationality.

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