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USA: Visas

Asked by Bobby DeanLiberal DemocratForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 15 June 2026UIN 7794

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department has made an assessment of processing times for US tourist and/or business visas of British citizens born in Iran since January 2025.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office does not hold the requested information; processing times for US visas are a matter for the US authorities. More information can be found on the State Department website.

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