Visa Issuance

Not all members of Iran soccer team granted US visas

TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) – As many as 26 Iranian national men's football team members have been granted visas to enter the United States for the World Cup while 12 other members of the team inculding the boss have been denied visas.

Ahead of 2026 World Cup:

US refrains from issuing visas to Iran's Team Melli officials

TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) – Some of officials of Iran’s National Football team have not yet been able to obtain US visas as the co-host country has issued visas to all players of the Iranian National Football team ahead of 2026 World Cup.

Trump suspends US Green Card lottery

TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) –US President Donald Trump has ordered the suspension of the green card diversity lottery program following shootings near Brown University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said.

Gharibabad:

Refusal to issue visas for Iran federation officials illegal

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – Deputy Iranian foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi described the US refusal to issue visas for representatives of the Iranian Football Federation to attend the 2026 World Cup draw ceremony as “illegal”.

US suspends visa issuance for Afghan passport holders

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – The United States has halted all visa issuance for Afghan passport holders following a shooting near the White House that left one National Guard officer dead and another critically injured, officials said.

Iran not to attend 2026 World Cup draw

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – Iran's football federation will not attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw after two top officials were denied visas.

US to revoke Colombian pres.'s visa after anti-Israel speech

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – The United States said Friday it will revoke Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s visa after he delivered a fiery speech at a pro-Palestinian rally in New York condemning Israel’s assault on Gaza.

Iran, Belarus agree to waive visa rules for tourists

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – Iran and Belarus have mutually agreed to waive visa requirements for tourists amid efforts by the two countries to deepen their economic and political relations.

German Embassy in Tehran still operating

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – The German Embassy in Tehran said in a statement on Monday that it is still operating.