Visiting Iran as a dual EU-American citizen

7/4/2017 9:45:32 PM

I went to Iran as a dual UK / Irish citizen. I used my Irish passport and left my UK one at home. My Irish passport gave my place of birth as England but only in Irish: Sasana; no one realised the meaning. I was quite welcome: “Ireland, Iran’s friend”. Many thought that Ireland was at war with Britain and my enemy’s enemy is my friend.

However, this story is very old. My latest passport gives my place of birth as GBR which might be more comprehensible.

11/8/2016 12:32:07 PM

So I’ve now done a bit more research and called both the Dutch embassy in Tehran and the Iranian embassy in the Hague. The Dutch embassy in Tehran told me that I should be fine if I present only my Dutch passport, even with my NYC birthplace. The Iranian embassy staff in the Hague very quickly told me that it would not be a problem, and that I could apply for a visa on arrival. Although I have my doubts that it’ll go as smoothly as they say, I’m going to take their word for it and book my flight.

I have recordings of both conversations with the staff of both embassies, which I’ll be bringing with me in case there are any problems. I’ve also got a “backup” vacation planned in Kiev (in case Trump gets elected, says something really stupid and starts a third world war.)

11/8/2016 8:04:54 AM

With the exception of dual Iranian nationals, Iranian immigration apply the rules for the passport you present. Meaning, if you apply for entry as a Dutch citizen, you will be treated as a Dutch citizen, and as such can get a visa on arrival.

Several travel agents have reportedly contacted the MFA, who have confirmed that it is the passport used for entry that counts

Besides, how should they even know you’re also a US citizen if you present a Dutch passport?

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