Access
No admission
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Iran passport to United States
United States does not currently admit Iran passport holders for ordinary visits.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
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Key facts
- United States lets 46 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Iran is not one of them.
- Iran passports get “No admission” at 3 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, United States passports get “Visa required” in Iran.
Nearby passports travelling to United States
Before you fly
This passport is typically not admitted
Visa siteFlight corridor
Connection likely
IranUnited States- Typical duration
- 14.6 hours
- From
- IKA · MHD · SYZ
- To
- JFK · MIA · LAX
Usual hubs
United Arab Emirates · 17.5 hours
Qatar · 17.1 hours
Türkiye · 14.9 hours
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Iran
Country profile
Capital
Tehran
Population
86 million
Area
1,648,000 km²
Currency
Iranian rial IRR
Languages
Persian (Farsi)
Time zone
UTC+03:30
Foreign-born
3.8 million · 2024
Migrant share
4.2%
Ethnic groups
Persian, Azeri, Kurd, Lur, Baloch, Arab, Turkmen, and Turkic tribes
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
United States
Country profile
Capital
Washington, D.C.
Population
340.1 million
Area
9,629,091 km²
Currency
United States dollar USD
Languages
English
Time zone
UTC-10:00–UTC-05:00
Foreign-born
52.4 million · 2024
Migrant share
15.2%
Ethnic groups · 2020
- White61.6%
- Black or African American12.4%
- two or more races10.2%
- other8.4%
- Asian6%
- Indigenous and Alaska native1.1%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type A / Type B
Mains
120 V · 60 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 911 · Ambulance 911
Dialing code
+1
Airports
JFK · MIA · LAX · ORD
Highlights
- Statue of Liberty
- Grand Canyon
- Yellowstone
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Manhattan
Iran · No admission
FAQ
Does a Iran passport need a visa for United States?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “No admission”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check United States immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
United States typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 51 × 51 mm. Confirm with a United States mission.
What about a United States passport entering Iran?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.
How do you apply for United States as a visitor?
B-1/B-2 or ESTA：ESTA usually 90 days; B visas often 6 months。VWP passports use ESTA. Others file DS-160, pay, and interview at a mission.