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title: United States visa for citizens of Iran
description: Entry to the United States is currently not permitted for citizens of Iran.
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# United States visa for citizens of Iran

Entry to the United States is currently not permitted for citizens of Iran.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Not permitted
- **How to apply:** Entry currently not allowed

## Good to know

- Effective June 9, 2025, U.S. visas will no longer be issued to citizens of Iran, with certain exemptions only for immigrant visas based on ethnic or religious persecution.

## Common refusal reasons

- **U.S. non-immigrant visas are not available to Iranian citizens under the current ban.** — This restriction applies to all non-immigrant visa categories; no application can be made. Only immigrant visa applications for persecution cases may be considered.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Iran need a visa for the United States?

Entry to the United States is currently not permitted for citizens of Iran.

## More

- [United States visa for every passport](/visa/united-states)
- [Every destination for Iran passport holders](/visa/passport/iran)