Longstanding Sino-Iranian relations could help foster tourism ties

TEHRAN – Iran’s deputy tourism chief has said that longstanding cultural and trade relations between Iran and China could lay a solid ground for developing mutual tourism ties.

Hacking your way to book a hotel room in Iran

TEHRAN – In spite of U.S. trade and economic sanctions, it still seems easy to get the best hotel deal for your stay in Iran.

Iraqi arrivals in Iran gaining momentum

TEHRAN - The number of Iraqi nationals visiting Iran is gaining momentum this year as the Islamic Republic endeavors to boost its tourism revenues in the face of U.S.-led sanctions. 

Iran to establish visa-free regime for the Chinese on July 16

TEHRAN – As of July 16, Chinese passport holders will no longer need visas to enter Iran, ISNA reported on Tuesday.

By Afshin Majlesi

Is Iran safe for Americans to visit?

TEHRAN – The matter of security in Iran is essentially considered as a complex question for any U.S. citizen willing to visit the Islamic Republic.

Efforts underway to ease traveling to Iran, tourism chief says

TEHRAN – Iran tourism chief has said that the country is putting a great deal of effort to facilitate and increase foreign tourist arrivals.

Iran sets sights on drawing 2 million Chinese tourists per annum 

TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism organization has set sights on attracting two million Chinese nationals per annum after the country approved to waive the visa requirement for Chinese travelers.

Iran waives visa for Chinese tourists

TEHRAN – The Iranian government waived the visa requirement for Chinese nationals willing to visit the country.

No more passport stamps for foreign nationals visiting Iran

TEHRAN - Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has issued an order for the waiver of physical stamping on travelers’ passports upon entering or leaving the country. 

Iran to facilitate foreign tourist arrivals

TEHRAN – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday issued a decree on facilitating foreign tourist arrivals in the country, saying that visa-stamping waivers should be extended to all airports across the country.

Six thousand Iraqis apply for Iran visa every day

TEHRAN – Some six thousand Iraqi nationals apply for the Iranian visa per day, according to Iran’s consulate in the city of Basra.

Pakistan simplifies visa process for 48 countries including Iran

TEHRAN – Pakistan has simplified bureaucracy for travelers from 48 countries including Iran, rolling out a visa on arrival policy for diplomats and official passport holders, IRNA reported on Saturday.

Iran, Iraq agree to scrap visa fees

TEHRAN – Tehran and Baghdad have agreed that their nationals will not have to pay visa fees for crossing borders.

Iran, Iraq likely to relax visa rules to boost investment, tourism

TEHRAN – Iran and Iraq are working out an agreement to ease some visa rules in an effort to boost investment and tourism, IRNA reported.

Iran to ease visa rules for Iraqi Kurdistan travelers

TEHRAN – Iran is to loosen travel restrictions for Iraqi Kurdistan travelers in the hope of boosting tourism by offering electronic visas instead of printed ones.

Serbia planning for easier travel to Iran: envoy

TEHRAN – Belgrade ambassador to Tehran, Dragan Todorovic, has said that he is planning to take measures to make traveling to Iran easier for Serbian nationals, ILNA reported on Friday.

Tehran tourism exhibit offers must-see places for Noruz

TEHRAN – Hundreds of potential travelers for Noruz holidays are choosing, bargaining or even negotiating prices with travel markets at the 12th Tehran International Tourism Exhibition, which will be running through February 16.

VP calls for better visa services for Iranian, British nationals

TEHRAN – Iranian Vice President Ali-Asghar Mounesan has called for better visa services for Iranian and British nationals, saying Iranians should not face problem to receive UK visa, IRNA reported on Sunday.

Iran attracts more travelers as medical tourism gets boost

TEHRAN – The number of foreign travelers to Iran has seen a considerable year-on-year growth as medical tourism gains momentum in the country, tourism chief has said.

Half a million visas issued for Arbaeen pilgrims

TEHRAN – Over 500,000 visas have so far been issued for Iranian pilgrims who are to make their ways to the holy Iraqi cities of Najaf and Karbala.

Iran ends visa-free travel for Serbians

TEHRAN - Iran has scrapped visa-free entry for Serbian nationals, days after the Balkan country reintroduced visas for Iranians, CHTN reported on Thursday.

Omanis can travel to Iran without a visa

TEHRAN – Omanis can travel to Iran without a visa, Oman’s Foreign Ministry has announced, lauding the friendly relations between the two countries.

Visa-free entry an alternative to oil economy: expert 

The head of Alborz province’s chamber of commerce, industries, mines and agriculture believes that starting a visa-free regime for inbound travelers to Iran is an alternative to the country’s oil-reliant economy.

Iranian consulate in Erbil launches electronic visa system

TEHRAN – The Iranian consulate in Erbil, the capital of the Iraqi Kurdistan, has announced that it has started issuing electronic visas in order to facilitate visa issuance.

Azerbaijan eases visa on arrival for Iranians

TEHRAN – Citizens of 15 countries including Iran can obtain Azerbaijan visas via self-service terminals upon arrival at the Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku, IRNA reported.

Iranian arrivals in Serbia on rise

TEHRAN – The number of Iranian arrivals in Serbia has increased over the past six months since the country allowed visa-free entry for visitors from Ira

Iran to scrap paper visas for all countries

TEHRAN – Iran will stop issuing paper visas in favor of electronic ones for all countries by May 2018, said Hassan Qashqavi, the deputy foreign minister for consular affairs.

Iran ready for visa-free with ‘any country’

TEHRAN – Deputy Foreign Minister for Consular Affairs Hassan Qashqavi on Friday voiced Iran’s readiness for visa-free arrangements with any country “which respects our passport”.

3 million pilgrims predicted to enter Iraq via Iran 

The ambassador of Iran in Baghdad said on Saturday that the number of Iranian and non-Iranian pilgrims entering Iraq through Iran is expected to exceed three million by next week.

Upsurge in Iranian travelers visiting Georgia

TEHRAN – The number of Iranian tourists visiting Georgia in the first 10 months of 2017 has risen by 123 percent in comparison to the same period last year, IRNA reported on Thursday.