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Iran announces visa-free travel for 33 nationalities, including Croatia and Belarus

Friday, December 15, 2023

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In a groundbreaking development, Iran has made a significant announcement by introducing a visa-free travel policy for citizens of more than 30 countries worldwide, aiming to bolster tourism and travel to the nation.

This initiative allows citizens from various Gulf countries, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, as well as individuals from India, Brazil, and Indonesia, to explore Iran without the need for a visa.

The visa-free travel option from India is expected to foster increased educational and spiritual tourism, especially from the Kashmir region to Iran. Iran, renowned for its profound Persian culture and religious landmarks, attracts a considerable number of pilgrims from Kashmir who visit its sacred sites annually.

A noteworthy trend has recently emerged, with a substantial influx of Kashmiri students seeking professional education, particularly in fields like medicine, choosing Iran as their destination.

Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Ezzatollah Zarghami, disclosed that the Iranian Cabinet has unilaterally decided to waive visa requirements for visitors from 33 additional countries, as reported by the state-run news agency IRNA.

Addressing reporters following a cabinet meeting, Zarghami highlighted that this decision is geared towards enhancing tourism numbers and enticing travelers from all corners of the globe.

Recent statistics reveal a significant surge in foreign arrivals to Iran, with a 48.5 percent increase during the initial eight months of the current Iranian year (commencing on March 21), totaling 4.4 million visitors compared to the same period last year.

The 33 countries now eligible for the new visa-waiver program are as follows:

  1. Croatia
  2. Belarus
  3. Venezuela
  4. Bosnia and Herzegovina
  5. Serbia
  6. India
  7. Russian Federation (for group visits)
  8. UAE
  9. Bahrain
  10. Saudi Arabia
  11. Qatar
  12. Kuwait
  13. Lebanon
  14. Uzbekistan
  15. Kyrgyzstan
  16. Tajikistan
  17. Tunisia
  18. Mauritania
  19. Tanzania
  20. Zimbabwe
  21. Mauritius
  22. Seychelles
  23. Indonesia
  24. Brunei
  25. Japan
  26. Singapore
  27. Cambodia
  28. Malaysia
  29. Vietnam
  30. Brazil
  31. Peru
  32. Cuba
  33. Mexico
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