Visa Issuance

Gharibabad:

Refusal to issue visas for Iran federation officials illegal

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – Deputy Iranian foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi described the US refusal to issue visas for representatives of the Iranian Football Federation to attend the 2026 World Cup draw ceremony as “illegal”.

US suspends visa issuance for Afghan passport holders

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – The United States has halted all visa issuance for Afghan passport holders following a shooting near the White House that left one National Guard officer dead and another critically injured, officials said.

Iran not to attend 2026 World Cup draw

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – Iran's football federation will not attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw after two top officials were denied visas.

US to revoke Colombian pres.'s visa after anti-Israel speech

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – The United States said Friday it will revoke Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s visa after he delivered a fiery speech at a pro-Palestinian rally in New York condemning Israel’s assault on Gaza.

Iran, Belarus agree to waive visa rules for tourists

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – Iran and Belarus have mutually agreed to waive visa requirements for tourists amid efforts by the two countries to deepen their economic and political relations.

German Embassy in Tehran still operating

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – The German Embassy in Tehran said in a statement on Monday that it is still operating.

Pezeshkian calls for further cooperation with Tajikistan

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian says relations between Iran and Tajikistan are at an excellent level, and grounds are already prepared for the further expansion of bilateral cooperation in various fields.

Iran, Tajikistan cancel visa requirements

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – Iran and Tajikistan agreed to lift visa requirements for travel between the two countries as of August 10.

Iran eases visa requirements for Serbians

TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – A new decision by the Iranian Foreign Ministry exempted visa requirements for citizens from the Republic of Serbia.

60% of e-visas issued in Russia for BRICS states citizens

TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) – Russian Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov spoke during the plenary session "Prospects for BRICS tourism co-operation in new conditions" at the BRICS Tourism Forum in Moscow.

Tunisia announces visa-free policy for Iranian citizens

TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – Tunisia on Friday allowed visa-free entry of Iranian tourists, effective from June 15.

Iran to lift visa rules for 28 countries since February 5

TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – As of February 5, tourists from 28 countries can travel to Iran without obtaining visas, the Deputy Foreign Minister for Consular, Parliamentary, and Iranian expatriate Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced.

Iran proposes to Saudi Arabia for visa cancellation

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – The Iranian deputy tourism minister traveled to Saudi Arabia where she offered visa cancellation to the Riyadh government.

Iran, China confer on accelerating visa process for Iranians

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – Tehran and Beijing stressed speeding up the issuance of visas to Iranian applicants.

Russia economy min.:

Iran, Russia can start visa-free group tours this year

TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – Russia and Iran plan to implement a visa-free tourist travel agreement between the two countries in 2023, the Russian Minister of Economic Development said.

Iran envoy:

Russia, Iran may declare visa-free regime in 2023

TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – Moscow and Tehran may agree on introduction of visa-free regime in 2023, Iranian envoy to Moscow Kazem Jalali said during a press conference Monday, adding that Iran is currently waiting for Moscow’s response on this issue.

Cultural Heritage Min.:

Iran to cancel visas for 5 groups from different countries

TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) –  Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage says Iran is planning a visa waiver program for 5 groups from different countries in a unilateral manner.

US denies visas for Iran free style wrestlers

TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) – Iran Wrestling Federation said Tuesday that the United States has denied 7 Iranian free-style wrestlers visas to take part World Cup in Iowa.

No visa requirements for travel through Parviz Khan crossing

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – According to the Acting Governor of Qasr Shirin in west Iran traveling through the Parviz Khan border crossing into the Iraqi Kurdistan Region without a visa will probably begin on Saturday.

FM Amir-Abdollahian:

Solving visa problem vital for boosting Iran-Tanzania ties

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – In a meeting with his Tanzania counterpart, Iran's Foreign Minister said that solving the visa problem of Iranians interested to have economic activities in Tanzania is one of the prerequisites for the development of ties.