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๐ฌ๐ฒ Does a Gambian need a visa for Iran ๐ฎ๐ท?
Visa on arrival. Gambian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Iran, usually at the airport or land border.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Gambian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Iran or its official government website before you travel.
โ U.S. State Department travel advisory for Iran: Level 4: Do Not Travel (updated 5 December 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
What this means for your trip
A visa on arrival is issued at the port of entry. Expect a fee, a passport photo and sometimes proof of onward travel and accommodation.
Not every airport or land border issues it, and some nationalities are sent to secondary checks; confirm the entry point before you travel.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Iran at a glance
Capital: Tehran ยท Currency: Iranian rial (IRR, ๏ทผ) ยท Official languages: Persian (Farsi) ยท Calling code: +98
Plugs and voltage
You need a travel adapter: Iran uses plug types C, F, the Gambia uses G. Mains voltage differs (Iran: 220 V; the Gambia: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100โ240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
Easier destinations near Iran for Gambian passport holders
- ๐ง๐ฉ Bangladesh โ Visa-free 90 days
- ๐ต๐ฐ Pakistan โ ETA required
- ๐ฒ๐พ Malaysia โ Visa-free 30 days
- ๐ต๐ญ Philippines โ Visa-free 30 days
- ๐ธ๐ฌ Singapore โ Visa-free 30 days
The other way round
๐ฎ๐ท Iranian passport holders visiting the Gambia: Iranian passport holders need a visa for the Gambia, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the Gambia before travelling.
The Gambian passport at a glance
All destinations for Gambia passport holders โ ยท Who needs a visa for Iran โ
Questions
Do Gambian citizens need a visa for Iran?
Gambian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Iran, usually at the airport or land border.
Does an Iranian need a visa for the Gambia?
Iranian passport holders need a visa for the Gambia, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the Gambia before travelling.