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๐บ๐ธ Does an American need a visa for Iran ๐ฎ๐ท?
Yes. American passport holders need a visa for Iran, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Iran before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for American citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Iran or its official government website before you travel.
โ U.S. State Department travel advisory for Iran: Level 4: Do Not Travel (updated 5 December 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
What this means for your trip
You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.
Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Where to apply in the United States
If you live in the United States, visas for Iran are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.
- Embassy of Iran, Washington, D.C.
- Interests Section of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the United States
- Consulate of Iran, San Francisco ยท 3400 Washington Street, San Francisco, California 94118
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Iran at a glance
Capital: Tehran ยท Currency: Iranian rial (IRR, ๏ทผ) ยท Official languages: Persian (Farsi) ยท Calling code: +98
Plugs and voltage
You need a travel adapter: Iran uses plug types C, F, the United States uses A, B. Mains voltage differs (Iran: 220 V; the United States: 120 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100โ240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
Easier destinations near Iran for American passport holders
- ๐ง๐ฉ Bangladesh โ Visa on arrival
- ๐ฒ๐ป Maldives โ Visa on arrival
- ๐ณ๐ต Nepal โ Visa on arrival
- ๐ฑ๐ฐ Sri Lanka โ Visa on arrival
- ๐ฆ๐ซ Afghanistan โ e-Visa 30 days
- ๐ง๐น Bhutan โ e-Visa
- ๐ฎ๐ณ India โ e-Visa
- ๐ต๐ฐ Pakistan โ e-Visa
The other way round
๐ฎ๐ท Iranian passport holders visiting the United States: The United States does not currently admit Iranian passport holders.
The American passport at a glance
All destinations for United States passport holders โ ยท Who needs a visa for Iran โ
Questions
Do American citizens need a visa for Iran?
American passport holders need a visa for Iran, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Iran before travelling.
Does an Iranian need a visa for the United States?
The United States does not currently admit Iranian passport holders.