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United States visa for Iranian citizens
Entry requirement
Iranian citizens are currently not admitted to the United States, according to the visa data used here.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
US visas issued to citizens of Iran
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 12,553 | 6,862 |
| Student (F, M) | 2,636 | 1,059 |
| Exchange (J) | 927 | 306 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 230 | 150 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 12 | 6 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 509 | 302 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 513 | 278 |
| Other | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 17,381 | 8,963 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 55.5% | 62.4% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 8,963 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Iran, the 83rd highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 77%, student visas 12% and exchange visitor visas 3%. That is 48% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (17,381).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Iran received 71, 99% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 62.4% for citizens of Iran in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 55.5%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of Iran anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Iran.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
US citizens travelling to Iran
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Travel advice for the United States
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Iran to the United States, the published travel advice reads as follows: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026).
Good to know
The United States’ neighbours for Iranian citizens
Canada, Mexico and Cuba require Iranian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
US citizens travelling to Iran
US citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Iran.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Iranian citizens are currently not admitted to the United States, according to the visa data used here.
Do US citizens need a visa for Iran?
US citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Iran.
Can Iranian citizens enter the United States visa-free?
No. According to the visa data used here, Iranian citizens are currently not admitted to the United States.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.