Can I travel to Iran as an American?

“U.S. citizens visiting Iran have been kidnapped, arrested, and detained on spurious charges!” This is a common statement you will face when you search “can U.S. citizens travel to Iran”! And much to your surprise, the answer you get is so unfair! The only truth is that the U.S government does not have a diplomatic relationship with the Islamic Republic of Iran, so it threatens the citizens of the united states not to travel to Iran! The same is also true about Canadians and the British. As an Iranian tour operator with 30 years of experience operating incoming tours to Iran, we have had the honor of welcoming many Americans, Canadians, and British citizens to Iran in the past years, and we would like to shed light on the issue in this article so that you can make your call to travel to Iran as an American fearlessly.

Iran visa for U.S., U.K., and Canadian Citizens

The Iran visa issuance procedure is quite fast and convenient: We are pleased to offer our services for obtaining a maximum 30 days Iran tourist visa which is extendable in Iran. Iran visa fee is different for each nationality as it will be cleared followingly.
Visa arrangement is normally done through Iran Doostan Tour Company, and it usually takes a minimum of 14 working days in Iran for many applicants, including Iran tourist visa from all countries except Israel.

However, the Iran visa application process for US citizens and also the UK and Canadian passport holders will take a minimum of 60 working days, and Iran visas on arrival will not be issued for citizens of the United States, Great Britain, or Canada. However, it should be noted that visa on arrival regulations do not only cover these nationalities but also the citizens of Colombia, Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, and Somalia.

Required documents for Iran visa application upon arrival include two-way tickets, and the passport validity must be a minimum of 6 months. The applicant is also required to render one photo together with the visa fee for each attendant, and to complete the related visa forms.
So please allow 60-90 days to obtain a visa before departure.

You will need to provide additional supporting documentation when applying for your visa.
For US, UK, or Canadian tourists, any time spent in Iran outside of the duration of the tour could be facilitated by the local host (Iran Doostan tour operator) and our dear tourists must be accompanied by the tour guide assigned to the trip.

If you wish to spend additional days in Iran, please contact your booking agent for recommendations on extra accommodation requests.
If you have already decided to travel to Iran as an American, there is only one form to be filled out with your passport details.
If you are from other nationalities and you wonder whether you can travel to Iran from New Zealand or Australia, the best thing you can do when preparing for your trip to Iran is to gather information relevant to your nationality. The visa fee is different for each nationality.

You can find out the amount you must pay, by emailing us at info@idt.ir.

Click here to request Iran Visa online.

Is it safe to travel to Iran as an American?

Now that you learned US citizens are allowed to travel to Iran, safety issues might be your next concern. It is no secret that Iran and the United States have been through many political issues in the past decades, however, this fact has not deterred enthusiastic tourists travel to Iran. Despite the dark side of the diplomatic relationship between the US and Iran.
If you are looking for the truth, do not go for it through the mass media, instead, search for tourists’ experience in Iran, which gives you a clear and true image of this lovely country. Fortunately, our guest blog has provided many useful experiences to our dear guests in Iran, and you are recommended to read and get an insight. Click here to read one of the most interesting stories and travel tips relevant to the safety issues of traveling to Iran.

An amazing experience awaits you here!

Fortunately, we have a lot to talk about on this topic! Added to the rich culture and fascinating natural landscapes, Iranians are so warm-hearted and friendly that would make you experience a positive culture shock as an American! They would welcome every opportunity to chat with you in bazaars, tourist attractions, and while you are enjoying your trip in this country. You should not be surprised to be invited to locals’ houses for lunch and dinner as many tourists in Iran have been! And there are loads of other intricate details that make Iranian culture unique.
If you still have questions on whether the US, UK, and Canadians can travel to Iran, or you have queries about an Iran visa, or even how much it costs to travel to Iran, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will be back to you soon!