US Visas for Iran
Official refusal rates, interview wait times, and how many visas of each type the United States actually issued to applicants from Iran.
62.44%
Visitor visas refused, FY2025
14,323
Visas issued in FY2025
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The only published rate for Iran
62.44% of B-1/B-2 visitor visa applications from Iran were refused in FY2025. Visitor visas are the one class where the State Department publishes a figure for each nationality, so this is the only number on the site that is genuinely specific to Iran rather than a worldwide average.
See the full 9-year history →Which US visas Iran actually gets
Issuances in the most recent fiscal year, largest first. These counts are specific to Iran.
| Visa type | Issued | Year |
|---|---|---|
| B1/B2 Visa | 6,837 | FY2025 |
| IR5 Visa | 2,437 | FY2025 |
| DV Lottery Visa | 1,151 | FY2025 |
| F-1 Visa | 886 | FY2025 |
| F4 Visa | 483 | FY2025 |
| IR1 Visa | 414 | FY2025 |
| EB-2 Visa | 306 | FY2025 |
| F3 Visa | 266 | FY2025 |
| K1 Visa | 259 | FY2025 |
| J-1 Visa | 217 | FY2025 |
| F-2 Visa | 173 | FY2025 |
| F1 Family Preference Visa | 140 | FY2025 |
24 further visa types had issuances to Iran this year. Browse all visa types →
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