United States
Iran
Iran visa for US citizens
Entry requirement
US citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Iran.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Iran visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Iran visa?
Tourist visa (B) and pilgrimage visa (C)
Key facts
- Fee
- €50
- Processing time
- The portal works with about 10 business days; an interview may be added.
For the tourist visa, Iran’s official sources give a standard fee of €50, and applications are made on evisatraveller.mfa.ir. Processing time, as Iran states it: The portal works with about 10 business days; an interview may be added.
Iranian missions in the United States
- Consulate of Iran in San Francisco
3400 Washington Street, San Francisco, California 94118
Iran has 1 mission in the United States. Consulates: San Francisco.
Iranian citizens travelling to the United States
IranUnited States No admission United States visa for citizens of Iran
Travel advice for Iran
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
US citizens planning a trip to Iran can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Iran at Level 4, do not travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Iran (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Iran (updated 29 October 2026).
Good to know
How long US citizens can stay in Iran
How long US citizens may stay in Iran is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How US citizens apply
In the United States, applications go to Iran’s consulate in San Francisco, or to a visa centre acting for Iran; fees, documents and processing times are published by Iran.
Iran’s neighbours for US citizens
Armenia and Turkey admit US citizens visa-free. Turkmenistan and Afghanistan require US citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Iranian citizens travelling to the United States
Iranian citizens are currently not admitted to the United States, according to the visa data used here.
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for Iran?
US citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Iran.
How much does the Iran tourist visa cost?
Iran’s official sources give a standard fee of €50 for the tourist visa. Processing time: The portal works with about 10 business days; an interview may be added.
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.
Can US citizens enter Iran visa-free?
No; US citizens need a visa for Iran obtained in advance.
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.