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🇳🇬 Does a Nigerian need a visa for Iran 🇮🇷?
Visa on arrival. Nigerian 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 Nigerian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Iran or its official government website before you travel.
⚠ 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 · 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, Nigeria uses D, G, M. Mains voltage differs (Iran: 220 V; Nigeria: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
The other way round
🇮🇷 Iranian passport holders visiting Nigeria: Iranian passport holders need a visa for Nigeria, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
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Questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Iran?
Nigerian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Iran, usually at the airport or land border.
Does an Iranian need a visa for Nigeria?
Iranian passport holders need a visa for Nigeria, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.