Iran visa for United States citizens
Visa required
United States citizens need a visa for Iran, issued by an embassy or consulate before they travel.
Stay up to 0 days
Max stay
0 days
Cost
$160+ (visa) + guided tour costs
Passport validity
6 months
Processing time
2-8 weeks (via tour operator)
Validity
As per tour itinerary
Trip-ready plan
Pick your travel date to see when to apply.
Steps
- Fill out the visa application form
- Gather required documents
- Schedule an appointment at the embassy or consulate
- Submit the application and pay fees
- Wait for processing
Cost: $160+ (visa) + guided tour costs
Overview
United States citizens must obtain a visa from the embassy or consulate of Iran before departure.
Before you fly
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Extension
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Safety
Level 4Do Not Travel
Due to the risk of kidnapping, arrest, and detention of U.S. citizens, and armed conflict
Country facts
- Currency
- IRR
- Language
- Persian (Farsi)
- Time zone
- UTC+3:30
- Capital
- Tehran
Source: manual
For guidance only, not legal advice. Always confirm with the embassy or consulate before you travel.
Plan your Iran trip
Iran visa requirements for other passports
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