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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฒ Does a Gambian need a visa for Iran ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท?

Visa on arrival

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.

โš  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 100โ€“240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

More about entering Iran โ†’

Easier destinations near Iran for Gambian passport holders

The other way round

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท 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

44visa-free
2ETA
21visa on arrival
19e-Visa
112visa required

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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.