15-day ban on entering Iran

There is a 15-day ban on certain people entering Iran.

Due to the outbreak of omicron variant of the Coronavirus, the Government has set a ban on entering Iran for 15 days with the provisions explained below:

From Saturday, 25 December 2021, direct and indirect entry of passengers from eight African countries, including Botswana, Namibia, Eswatini, Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Malawi and South Africa, is banned for 15 days. Also, the entry of non‑Iranian travelers from Britain, France, Norway and Denmark for 15 days is also prohibited. The ban does not apply to foreign diplomats.

 Also, the entry of foreign travelers (except high-risk countries mentioned above) through land, air and sea borders is allowed only for holders of:

valid residence permits of the Islamic Republic of Iran,

student visa, entry visa (including businessmen),

work visa,

medical visa (health tourism),

investment visa, and

holders of exit stamps and return from the Iranian Immigration and Passport Police office.

Also, citizens and travelers allowed to enter must present a certificate of two doses of Covid-19 vaccine and a negative PCR test certificate within 48 to 72 hours of arrival.

It has also been announced that passengers will be re-PCR tested at the air border entry points at their own expense. People whose test is positive should be quarantined, and urban health networks will be responsible for monitoring quarantine regulations.