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2022-05-23 19:16
Iran eases COVID-related restrictions on intl. travelers
TEHRAN – Iran’s National Headquarters for Coronavirus Control on Sunday issued a new set of rules for incoming international travelers, easing restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic as the Islamic Republic records low rates of infection for weeks.
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2022-03-12 18:45
Fully-vaccinated people allowed to travel, Iranian president says
TEHRAN – On Saturday, President Ebrahim Raisi said Iranians who have received the second dose of COVID vaccine are allowed to travel across the country during the new year (Noruz) holidays.
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2022-03-08 20:53
Tehran-Baku flights resume after two-year halt
TEHRAN – Iran’s flag carrier IranAir resumed its once-weekly roundtrip Tehran-Baku flights after a suspension that was prolonged for about two years due to the outbreak of the coronavirus.
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2022-03-07 18:55
New year travels allowed if COVID protocols observed, Iranian president says
TEHRAN – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has said the new year (Noruz) travels are allowed on the condition that holidaymakers observe COVID protocols required by the government.
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2022-03-04 21:00
Austria updates travel regulations for Iranian visitors
TEHRAN – Vienna has updated travel regulations for Iranian nationals and visitors arriving in Austria as of February 22.
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2022-01-28 21:23
UK to scrap COVID test for fully-vaccinated Iranian travelers
TEHRAN – The British government is to scrap COVID-19 testing requirements for travelers from Iran and some other countries arriving in England or Scotland.
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2021-12-24 18:03
Iran bans arrivals from African, European countries over new Covid variant
TEHRAN – Due to the outbreak of the Omicron COVID-19 variant, Iranian authorities have prohibited the direct and indirect entry of passengers from eight African countries and four European ones for 15 days, ISNA reported on Thursday.
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2021-12-03 17:58
Iran has not stopped issuing tourist visas: official
TEHRAN – By the emergence of a highly contagious Omicron variant, Iran has not stopped issuing tourist visas, which it resumed on October 23 following 19 months of suspension to curb the virus.
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2021-11-26 18:47
Foreign tourists should buy COVID insurance
TEHRAN – In addition to a mandatory negative PCR test certificate, international travelers visiting Iran should buy coronavirus insurance, a tourism official announced on Thursday.
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2021-11-16 20:00
Turkey drops PCR test for fully vaccinated Iranian travelers
TEHRAN – Turkey has agreed to drop mandatory PCR tests for fully vaccinated Iranian travelers, ILNA reported.
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2021-11-09 18:55
Iran domestic travelers to be required negative test or vaccination certificate as of Nov. 22
TEHRAN – Domestic travelers in Iran will be required to show either proof of negative COVID-19 test or vaccination certificate as of Nov. 22.
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2021-10-02 20:47
By Afshin Majlesi
Reissuance of Iran visas won’t cause a flood of tourists, expert says
TEHRAN – In a response to some complaints, Iranian Tour Operators Association Director Ebrahim Pourfaraj has said the reissuance of Iranian tourist visas won’t trigger a flood of visitors to the country.
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2021-10-02 20:35
Over 177,000 COVID-19 tests conducted at borders
TEHRAN – Rapid and PCR tests have been performed on over 177,000 passengers at the country’s official borders based on a plan launched on March 10 to rapidly identify suspected cases of coronavirus.
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2021-09-27 17:07
Iran plans to resume tourist visas next month: minister
TEHRAN – Iran plans to resume tourist visas by next month after months of suspension amid strict government measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus, the tourism minister announced on Monday concurrent with World Tourism Day.
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2021-09-10 17:59
Iraq to double Iranians’ visa quota for Arbaeen ritual
TEHRAN – Iraq has doubled its previously declared visa quota for the Iranian nationals willing to attend the Arbaeen pilgrimage.
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2021-09-06 19:21
By Afshin Majlesi
Ideas for traveling to Iran in coronavirus era
It goes without saying that the novel coronavirus has dramatically affected our lives and economy in nearly every corner of the globe. Its variants have even taken a bigger toll on traveling with an employment drop of millions.
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2021-08-22 20:00
PCR test mandatory for passengers entering Iran
TEHRAN – All travelers to Iran must have a negative PCR test certificate or a health card during the Covid-19 pandemic, IRINN reported.
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2021-08-09 21:43
Coronavirus: Iran tightens travel restrictions to keep Delta variant at bay
TEHRAN – Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization (CAO) has announced new travel restrictions to the Islamic Republic, banning visitors from coronavirus hotspots in a bid to keep the highly transmissible Delta variant at bay.
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2021-05-31 18:56
Iran football team arrive in Bahrain
TEHRAN – Iran national football team arrived at the Bahrain International Airport near Manama, Bahrain on Monday.
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2021-04-28 21:37
Iran extends ban on passenger flights due to coronavirus surge
TEHRAN – Iran has extended travel restrictions on flights to and from 15 countries due to a surge in the coronavirus disease, according to Iran Civil Aviation.
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2021-04-24 19:00
Over 200,000 passengers tested for COVID-19 at borders
TEHRAN – Some 200,081 passengers have so far been screened for coronavirus by thermal tests at the country's official borders since March 10, Mehdi Valipour, head of Relief and Rescue Organization affiliated to the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), has stated.
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2021-04-21 18:05
Imports of COVID-19 test kits reduced to zero
TEHRAN – Imports of coronavirus detection kits have dropped to zero as some 24 knowledge-based companies are producing kits to meet the domestic needs, Sepideh Golbaz, an official with the Food and Drug Administration said on Wednesday.
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2021-04-03 13:28
Iran set to close borders with Turkey to curb COVID-19
TEHRAN – The Iranian health minister has issued an order, restricting travels to and from Turkey for a week in a bid to help contain the new coronavirus variant.
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2021-04-02 15:58
Over 6,000 passengers tested for COVID-19 at Iranian borders
TEHRAN – Some 6,173 suspected passengers have undergone PCR tests for coronavirus at the country's official borders since March 20, a spokesman for the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), has said.
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2021-02-28 22:05
Iran suspends flights to and from 32 countries over coronavirus
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2021-02-12 22:25
Iran reduces PCR test validity for air passengers
TEHRAN – Iran has reduced the validity of negative COVID-19 PCR test results from 96 hours to 72 hours for inbound and outbound passengers.
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2021-01-04 22:09
Oman offers visa-free travels to Iranians, other nations but strict rules required
TEHRAN – Oman has recently dropped its tourist visa requirement for visitors from 103 countries, including Iran, New Zealand, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, China, India, and Turkey, however the Sultanate has set some rules for the potential visitors.
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2020-12-28 23:01
Turkey requires negative COVID-19 tests for all Iranian passengers
TEHRAN – Iranian passengers to Turkey must provide negative COVID-19 test results before boarding, as the government looks to further reduce the risk of imported coronavirus cases amid increased international travel.
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2020-11-18 23:00
Armenian airline to resume Tehran service
TEHRAN – Aircompany Armenia has announced the resumption of its Tehran-Yerevan service with passengers needed to present a health certificate with a negative coronavirus PCR test result, issued at most 72 hours before the flights, Mehr reported on Wednesday.
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2020-10-05 19:25
Tehran, Ankara agree to resume flights, Iranian official says
TEHRAN - Chief Executive of Iran Civil Aviation Organization (CAO) has said that Iranian and Turkish airlines have agreed to resume flights, which had repeatedly been suspended over coronavirus concerns.