🇺🇸 United States passport 🇮🇷 Iran
Visa required
Arrange it before you travel — usually through an embassy or consulate
Yes — United States passport holders need a visa to enter Iran. It must be arranged in advance, usually at an embassy or consulate.
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay, fee or processing time for this route — check the official page before you apply.
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Getting a visa for Iran
What this usually involves for a visa — not a checklist researched for United States passport holders specifically. The official page has the exact list.
What you'll typically need 9 items
- Completed visa application form
- Passport meeting the destination's validity and blank-page rules (commonly six months beyond arrival and two blank pages)
- 2 recent passport-sized photos
- Round-trip flight tickets
- Proof of accommodation (hotel booking)
- Bank statements (last 3 months)
- Travel insurance covering medical emergencies
- Proof of employment or business registration
- Cover letter stating purpose of visit
Steps 8 steps
- Contact the destination country's embassy or consulate in your country
- Download and fill out the visa application form
- Gather all required documents and make copies
- Book an appointment at the embassy/consulate
- Attend the appointment and submit your application
- Pay the visa fee
- Wait for processing — timelines vary widely by country and season
- Collect your passport with visa or receive by mail
Before you board
Check your passport's expiry date. We don't hold Iran's own validity rule. Many countries ask for six months beyond your stay, some for three, some only for the length of your trip — and airlines refuse boarding on it. See the six-month passport rule, then confirm with the official sources.
Official sources
Always confirm with Iran's own government before you travel:
- Iran official visa information ↗ visa.eservices.mfa.ir
- Iran embassies & consulates ↗ en.mfa.ir
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About Iran
The Persian Empire's living legacy — UNESCO mosques, ancient Persepolis, and world-class hospitality
- Capital
- Tehran
- Currency
- Iranian Rial (﷼)
- Language
- Persian (Farsi)
- Time zone
- IRST (UTC+3:30)
- Best time to visit
- March – May, September – November
Common questions
Do United States citizens need a visa to visit Iran?
Yes — United States passport holders need a visa to enter Iran. It must be arranged in advance, usually at an embassy or consulate.
How long can United States passport holders stay in Iran?
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay for this route. Check Iran's official visa information before you travel.
How much does a Iran visa cost for United States citizens?
Our data doesn't record the fee for this route. Fees change often — check Iran's official visa information before you apply.
How long must my passport be valid to enter Iran?
We don't hold Iran's own passport-validity rule. Many countries ask for six months beyond your stay; some ask for less. Check before you travel.
Does Iran give visas to United States citizens?
Yes — Iran issues visas to United States citizens, usually through its embassies and consulates. Apply in advance before travelling.
Where can United States citizens find official Iran visa information?
On Iran's official site: https://visa.eservices.mfa.ir