United States → Iran
Visa-free days
0 days
Max stay
7-30 days (as approved)
Cost
$160+ (visa) + guided tour costs
Processing time
2-8 weeks (via tour operator)
Validity
As per tour itinerary
Passport validity
6 months
Overview
United States citizens must obtain a visa from the embassy or consulate of Iran before departure.
Documents required
- Valid passport (6 months minimum)
- Completed visa application form
- Recent passport-size photos
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Round-trip flight ticket
- Travel insurance
- Invitation letter or hotel reservation
Application process
- 1Fill out the visa application form
- 2Gather required documents
- 3Schedule an appointment at the embassy or consulate
- 4Submit the application and pay fees
- 5Wait for processing
Extension
Extension not available
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.
Join the traveler community
Comment, suggest corrections and share travel experiences.
Comments (0)
Log in to comment