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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Iran football team arrive in Bahrain

TEHRAN – Iran national football team arrived at the Bahrain International Airport near Manama, Bahrain on Monday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Iran suspends flights to and from 32 countries over coronavirus

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

Iran-Turkey flights suspended once again

TEHRAN – The newly-reestablished Iran-Turkey flights operated by Turkish Airlines has been suspended once again due to coronavirus fears.

COVID-19 negative PCR test needed for Iraqis visiting Iran

TEHRAN – Iranian authorities have announced that the COVID-19 negative PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) test is required for all Iraqi travelers to enter the country, IRNA reported on Tuesday. 

Qatar Airways increases Doha-Shiraz flights

TEHRAN – Qatar Airways, the state-owned flag carrier of Qatar, has increased its Doha-Shiraz flights from four times to seven times a week.

IKIA requires negative coronavirus test for passengers

TEHRAN – All passengers coming to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKIA) will need to provide proof they have tested negative for coronavirus to gain entry, said a senior official with the airport.