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🇰🇪 Does a Kenyan need a visa for Iran 🇮🇷?

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 · Currency: Iranian rial (IRR, ﷼) · Official languages: Persian (Farsi) · Calling code: +98

Plugs and voltage

You need a travel adapter: Iran uses plug types C, F, Kenya uses G. Mains voltage differs (Iran: 220 V; Kenya: 240 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

More about entering Iran →

Easier destinations near Iran for Kenyan passport holders

• 🇭🇰 Hong Kong — Visa-free 90 days
• 🇲🇾 Malaysia — Visa-free 30 days
• 🇵🇭 Philippines — Visa-free 30 days
• 🇸🇬 Singapore — Visa-free 30 days

The other way round

🇮🇷 Iranian passport holders visiting Kenya: Iranian passport holders do not need a visa for Kenya, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.

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