Iran visa requirements for Gaboneses

Travel and visa requirements

Iranian Visa is not required for Gaboneses

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Entry Requirements

  • Gabonese intending to visit Iran must first apply for an E-visa.
  • This online pre-visa can be granted by the Iran consulate in the applicant's home country.
  • On presentation of the pre-visa at the border checkpoint of Iran the traveller is then issued a visa on arrival.
  • This visa is valid for a maximum total stay of 30 days within a one-year period.
  • Alongside the printed confirmation that a visa will be issued upon arrival, the traveller must also have a return/onward ticket.
  • A proof of hotel accommodation is also needed, as well as an international certificate of vaccination.
  • Gabonese intending to visit Iran are required to provide a passport with six months of validity and with atleast two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure.

Frequently Asked Questions


Is Iran safe??
Yes, you can consider Iran as a safe place to travel. Actually, Islamic Republic of Iran is one of the safest countries throughout the world.


What’s Iran famous for??

Persian culture is famous for beautiful poetry, luxurious rugs, and lush gardens. In fact, the English word “paradise” comes from a Persian word meaning “enclosed garden.” The U.S. Department of State cites Iran along with the Democratic Republic of Congo, North Korea, and Saudi Arabia as hubs of human trafficking.


Can you drink alcohol in Iran??

Law. Under the law, it is forbidden for Iran’s Muslim citizens to consume alcohol. Much of the alcoholic beverages consumed by Iranian citizens is smuggled from Iraqi Kurdistan into Iran.


Can tourists buy alcohol in Iran??

Alcohol in Iran is illegal for tourists just as it is for anyone else. And it is not sold or served in cafes, restaurants, and hotels or anywhere else around the country.


Is it safe to holiday in Iran??

Most of Iran is safe to travel in but the FCO advises against all travel along the border with Iraq, as well in the far east of the country, close to Afghanistan and Pakistan. While the average Iranian citizen is welcoming to foreign visitors, the government can still be overly suspicious.