In a significant move, Iran has declared visa-free entry for 33 countries, signaling a major initiative to “open the doors of the country to the world.” This unilateral decision aligns with the priorities set by the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts.
Ezzatollah Zarghami, the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, underscored the decision as a global message, illustrating Iran’s readiness to embrace visitors from across the globe and enhance their experience with convenient and enjoyable facilities.
The 33 countries are:
1 UAE
2 Saudi Arabia
3 Bahrain
4 Qatar
5 Kuwait
6 India
7 Russia
8 Lebanon
9 Uzbekistan
10 Kyrgyzstan
11 Tajikistan
12 Tunisia
13 Mauritania
14 Tanzania
15 Zimbabwe
16 Mauritius
17 Seychelles
18 Indonesia
19 Brunei
20 Japan
21 Singapore
22 Cambodia
23 Malaysia
24 Vietnam
25 Brazil
26 Peru
27 Cuba
28 Mexico
29 Venezuela
30 Bosnia and Herzegovina
31 Serbia
32 Croatia
33 Belarus
The primary objective behind this move is to dispel negative perceptions and address the phenomenon of ‘Iranophobia’ perpetuated by the global arrogance system, as stated by the minister. It is a strategic step aimed at combating misinformation and fostering a positive image of the country.
Minister Zarghami disclosed that initially, his ministry proposed visa-free entry for 60 countries, but the government greenlit the measure for 33 of them. Notably, Iranian citizens will now have the opportunity to travel for Umrah in Saudi Arabia through regular flights commencing on December 19.
This development marks a historic moment, as it is the first time in eight years that Iranians will be able to perform Umrah in Saudi Arabia, indicating an improvement in relations between the two nations.
The semi-official Fars News Agency reported that flights will depart from ten airports across Iran to transport Iranian pilgrims to Mecca, with the inaugural group scheduled to embark on their journey on December 19. This positive shift not only enhances cultural and religious ties but also contributes to the broader narrative of diplomatic reconciliation and openness.
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What’s the news about Pakistan, propakistani?? Pakistan is not in the list. And to rub salt on our wounds, Iran has included India in it.
Pakistan itself has destroyed relationships with all neighbors except one. That one is also having strategic interests, otherwise that one would have severed it’s relations with Pakistan also.
😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭I want to go to Iran 😭😭💔
And they are OUR Muslim brothers..
Unfortunately Pakistanis have created a very negative profile of themselves, either through begging or slipping into countries without the appropriate visa.
please explain Pakistan is not on the free-entry list but India is
At least Iran gives visas to Pakistanis in a week after applying, while Pakistan on the other hand doesn’t give visa to Iranians even after a month’s wait. Why do you expect a visa free entry when you don’t even let them come to your country through tourist visa!
WHAT A SHAME TO HEAR THIS.
IRAN IS A VERY FRIENDLY AND HOSPITABLE BROTHERLY COUNTRY OF PAKISTAN AND FIRST COUNTRY TO RECOGNIZE PAKISTAN I 1947.
Well maybe you don’t know RAW agents come from iran always and iran has been involved in many illegal activities in Pakistan including terrorist attacks too. So it’s better not to let them in like Afghanis until or unless they control it all
This is Iran who support you in 1965 battle between India and Pakistan he let us to use there country to our airforce and much more in the other hand if a terrorist goes to Iran using our country it doesn’t mean Pakistan is supporter of terrarists or agents
Yes it’s right no benefits to go to Iran for Pakistanis
If it’s true what you have said than it all makes sense :)
Even Combodia, Behrain are included
May be we put water in milk and dilute honey to cheat or we take shoes inside mosques to save it from theives.Another reason can be we are blind to distinguish between political Theives and honest ones.
What a shame I see no Pakistan on this list. Being brotherly Muslim countries and next door neighbours it seems like a total failure of our Forign office on both sides. Probably due to useless people sitting in Pak Forign office polishing American boots as usual..
Malik , very well said. U have hit the nail on the head.
Yes brother. Iran is an important friend of Pakistan. The relation between Iran and Pakistan and Afghanistan and Pakistan is not good due the policies of present care taker regiem. Hope this relationship will be restored during next elected govt and Iran will include Pakistan in free visa policy.
this shows that pakistani government and its foreign office are useless and bear no value, they are just a liability and burden on the people. close down the idiotic services.
Only foreign office? The biggest useless office is…..
At least Iran gives visas to Pakistanis in a week after applying, while Pakistan on the other hand doesn’t give visa to Iranians even after a month’s wait. Why do you expect a visa free entry when you don’t even let them come to your country through tourist visa!
Pakistan doesn’t even deserve to get visas, let alone coming on the visa-free list.
Not in a week but on the same day E visa is issued,half of balochistan is using their electricity and petrol free of cost
Why not included inspire of the fact that Pakistan had significant population of Shites or pro schites and they love to travel Iran.
Let’s be honest. We have acrimonous relationship with Iran. Afghanistan, or generally a US centric policy and on top of it being on the other side of sectarian divide has not been hot favourites of Iran.
On our side, Kalboshan affair has not been exactly been a confidence builder.
Pakistan…….?
Where is Pakistan?????it is shocking alarming and so sad also
Why Pakistan not in list
When your institution will issue fake CNIC and passports how you expect other countries to have trust on you first need to correct your own affairs than we can point finger on others 😁😁😁
Pls try to understand that Iran is earning from Pakistan religious pilgrims who visit for ziarats. Why they need to attract Pakistani tourists as they already hosting millions of them in this regard
But there is a difference between pilgrims and tourists. I never came iran, even i live in Quetta. But i want to visit iran as a tourist.
The list of visa free country is showing shanefull for Pakistanies who considered that Iran is Brother Islamic Country…..But they they think Zimbabwe and Bosnia is better than Pakistanies.
It’s our fate due to our bad politics.we are not friends of any country we are friends only who give us dollar
And that tooo dollar giving country is not exactly a true freind of Pakistan.infact because of this country our beloved country has suffered so much economically. They cannot be termed as freinds AT ALL.
As a matter of fact Pakistan and Iran both are brotherly countries and their relations are very good as well the question of why Pakistan is not on the list ?? is so simple millions of Pakistani people travel to Iran annually and this is an opening offer for those countries’ residents who don’t visit Iran even once in a blue moon.
How come the PDM foreign minister, Mr Bilawal Zardari has been going around claiming that his was the only Ministry which gave positive and beneficial results to the country.? Iran is a brotherly state, with adjoining borders, and should have been the first to show it’s friendship, but we are not there, a failure of Foreign Ministry.
why India visa free and why pakistan not in the list ?Iran n India trading as well omg shame on iran
Shame on iran an islamic country who prefer non islamic countries to allow visa free entry and india is in their list so it proofs that iran supports india to enter terrorist like kalbushan to balochistan for spreading terrorism in pakistan but always remember ALLAH is the best planner everyone who wants to destroy pakistan will be destroyed soon as said by our quaid there is no power on earth that can undo pakistan….. remember our so called brothersss
It’s a dangerous news for Pakistan as Indian spy commander Indian Navy came to Pakistan from Iran. He awaits hanging in Pakistan after award of death sentence.
Pakistan alone in world but one day they will come Pakistan after strict imeragation
don’t be emotional,be honest Iranians are serious about promoting tourism not terrorism.
Because pakistan is not trustworthy country
That’s why thousands of PAKISTANIES visit Iran.
By the way, which country citizens travels most for Iran?
SHAME for those all Pakistanis who spread negative image of their homeland. Name such any other stupid countr
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It’s ok and a gud gesture because be realistic we as a nation and also our (elites) are not that caliber to visit any country coz globally we are shameless people…. Only beggars in the whole world are pakistanis(we)…. So what do u expect
I want to go Saudi Arabia 🥹🥹🥹
I need work permit any type of visa
This decision is very dishearted decision to all pakistani that there is no Pakistan in the list even Pakistan is the Neighbor country of Iran and we have good relationships as well Iran should be allow for Pakistani’s for free Visa.
Trust deficit on either side of border. We were once an extremely good friends. Hope Iran 🇮🇷 and Pakistan🇵🇰 realises that immediate neighbors can’t change, but peripheral do ditch. Safeguard your national interest without hurting for co-existing and confronting common enemies smartly. It’s a century of war for ECONOMY, WATER & FOOD SECURITY.
Pakistan is not in the list . But why?
Please don’t be emotional, it’s totally failure of our foreign policy.
Very disappointed.Pakistan is the neighboring muslim country hence not visa free. Many Pakistanis r proIranian not to their pleasure including me.💔💔💔💔💔💔
Very good new indeed..free flow of across the border with create revinue as well as people to people love and affection