U.S. shows once again it is enemy of Iranian people: government

TEHRAN – Ali Bahadori Jahromi, spokesman for the Iranian government, has reacted to the U.S. move to bar a renowned Iranian singer from entering the U.S. despite having a valid visa from an American consulate. 

‘Visa center’ inaugurated in Mashhad

TEHRAN – Iran’s second ‘visa center’ has recently been inaugurated in the holy city of Mashhad, which embraces the shrine of Imam Reza (AS).

Dual meet between Iran, U.S. wrestling teams called off

TEHRAN – An exhibition match between Iran and the U.S. wrestling teams was called off, the Iranian wrestling federation announced.

The U.S. has yet to issue visa to Alireza Dabir

TEHRAN – The U.S. government has not yet issued visa to Iran Wrestling Federation president Alireza Dabir.

No visa granted yet to Iranian wrestlers for U.S. exhibition match

TEHRAN – Iran Wrestling Federation says that U.S. government has not issued visas to the Iranian freestyle wrestlers so far.

COVID-19:  Some 1.47m foreign nationals visit Iran in nine months  

TEHRAN – Some 1.47m foreign nationals visited Iran from the beginning of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21, 2021) to January 1, a span most of which was subject to severe travel bans due to coronavirus.

Iraqi, Afghan nationals top list of arrivals in Iran

TEHRAN – Citizens from Iraq and Afghanistan were the main tourists visiting Iran during a span of 70 days from October 23 to December 22, 2021, Mehr reported on Tuesday. 

Iran not to apply travel restrictions to all air passengers

TEHRAN – Iran’s deputy tourism minister has said the newly-declared travel restrictions do not apply to all air passengers.

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How to get an Iranian tourist visa during Covid

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has announced that travel restrictions to Iran have finally been lifted for all nationalities. Now tourists can request an Iran visa to enter the country.

Oman’s travel rules simplified for Iranian nationals

TEHRAN – Oman has simplified its travel rules for Iranian nationals who want to stay in the sultanate for up to 14 days.

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.

Visa waiver for land travelers demanded by Iraqi tour operators

TEHRAN – Several Iraqi travel insiders and tour operators have requested Iran to waive visa requirements for Iraqi nationals who want to enter the Islamic Republic via land borders.

Iran prepares to welcome Iraqi sightseers, pilgrims  

TEHRAN – Iran is getting prepared to welcome more Iraqi sightseers, pilgrims, and medical travelers.

Tehran considers easing visa rules for Afghan nationals

TEHRAN – The Foreign Ministry Director-General for West Asia has said that Iran considers easing visa rules for Afghan nationals.

Restoring tourism flow far preferable to profitability, Iranian expert says

TEHRAN – Iranian Tour Operators Director Ebrahim Pourfaraj has said the restoration of tourism flow to the country is very important for Iranian tour operators and travel insiders.

French group starts Iran journey as country reopens borders to intl. travelers

TEHRAN – A group of nine French travelers has commenced its two-week journey across Iran as the Islamic Republic reopened its borders to international travelers last month.

Iran seeks to attract more tourists from China

TEHRAN - Home to one of the world’s oldest continuous major civilizations, with historical and urban settlements dating back to 7000 BC, Iran seeks to attract more foreign travelers, and in particular, vacationers from China.

Natives of Sistan-Baluchestan to attend Expo 2020

TEHRAN – A selection of craftspeople, travel insiders, and exhibitors from Sistan-Baluchestan are getting prepared to promote the southeastern Iranian province at the Expo 2020 Dubai, which is currently underway in the UAE.

90% of Iranian hotel employees receive COVID vaccine, others likely to lose jobs

TEHRAN – 90 percent of Iranian hoteliers and accommodation staff have received COVID-19 vaccine to date, the head of the Association of Iranian Hoteliers said on Monday.

U.S. to lift ban on vaccinated travelers from Iran, other countries

TEHRAN – The United States is set to lift its COVID-19 restrictions for fully vaccinated visitors from Iran and several other countries, putting an end to historic restrictions that had barred much of the world from entering the country for as long as 21 months.

Over 80k Iranian pilgrims travel to Iraq to partake in Arbaeen procession

TEHRAN – Head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization Alireza Rashidian has said more than 80,000 Iranian pilgrims have traveled to Iraq so far to partake in the huge annual Arbaeen procession.

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.

Minister calls on travel agencies to design affordable packages

TEHRAN – Iranian tourism minister Ezzatollah Zarghami has called on travel agencies and tour operators to design affordable packages aimed to jumpstart domestic tourism when COVID-19 is less of major concern.

Iran may open borders to travelers in July

TEHRAN – The Islamic Republic of Iran is weighing plans to open its borders to certain international travelers by issuing tourist visas as of mid-July.