Iran visa requirements for Congoleses

Travel and visa requirements

Iranian Visa is not required for Congoleses

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Congo passport holders visiting Iran must first apply for an E-visa.
  • This online pre-visa can be granted by the Iranian consulate in the applicant's home country.
  • On presentation of the pre-visa at the border checkpoint of Iran the traveler is then issued a visa on arrival.
  • This visa is valid for a maximum total stay of 30 days within one year. 
  • Congo passport holders are required to provide a passport with six months of validity and with at least two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure from Iran.
  • Congo passport holders must have a return/onward ticket, and must also provide proof of hotel accommodation.
  • Congolese visiting Iran can extend their stay for another 30 days at the immigration office. 
  • Congolese visiting Iran with pets must have a certificate of vaccination and must obtain an import license from the embassy or high commission. 
  •  Congolese visiting Iran hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, anthrax, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, and influenza vaccines.
  • Direct flights are available from the Maya Maya International Airport Brazzaville, Congo to Tehran, Iran. The estimated flight time is between 7 - 8 hours.
  • Islam is the most widely practiced religion in Iran with around 90–95% of Iranians associate themselves with the Shia branch of Islam, the official state religion, and about 5–10% with the Sunni and Sufi branches of Islam.
  • Because the time zone currently used in Iran is the Iran Daylight Time (GMT+4:30), Iran is 3 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Congo.
  • Getting around Iran is possible through various public means of transportation including Train, Buses, and Mini-Buses, Taxis, Shared Taxis, Car Hires.
  • In Iran, the power plugs and sockets are of type C and F. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • Iran has a hot, dry climate characterized by long, hot, dry summers and short, cool winters. The climate is influenced by Iran's location between the subtropical aridity of the Arabian desert areas and the subtropical humidity of the eastern Mediterranean area.
  • The best time to visit Iran is during the spring and autumn. There are ideal temperatures across most of Iran from March until May and then again from late September to early November.
  • Persian is the most widely spoken language in Iran.
  • Visitors might want to pick up some basic Persian phrases to help them navigate communications in rural spaces.
  • Visitors taking pictures are advised to be respectful and conscious of their environment while at it. Photo subjects or their guardians might need to be tipped in some cases.
  • Visitors are advised to be careful when carrying out monetary transactions in Iran, from currency changes to relatively expensive purchases.

Frequently Asked Questions


Is it dangerous to travel to Iran?

Iran is generally a safe place to travel to. With just the right amount of caution, foreigners in the country should be fine.


Can you drink alcohol in Iran hotels?

Alcohol is illegal in Iran. The ban applies to tourists just as it does to anyone else. Alcohol is not sold or served in cafes, restaurants, and hotels or anywhere else around the country.


Can you drink tap water in Iran?

Tap water is safe to drink in most of Iran, though many travelers stick to bottled water, which is widely available. Do not drink water from rivers or lakes as this may contain bacteria or viruses that can cause diarrhea or vomiting.


What is Iran most known for?

Iran is famous for Persian poetry and literature and some of its poets and Sufis (Rumi, Hafez, Khayyam, Saadi) are well revered.


What is Iran famous food?

Iranian staples include rice, various herbs, cheese, a variety of flatbreads, and some type of meat (usually poultry, beef, lamb, or fish). Stew over rice is by far the most popular dish, and the constitution of these vary by region.