Overview
- From November 22, Indian nationals with ordinary passports must secure visas in advance to enter or transit through Iran.
- The Ministry of External Affairs issued an advisory urging travellers to remain vigilant and avoid agents touting visa-free travel, job placements or onward routes via Iran.
- Airlines have been asked to verify Iranian visas at boarding for passengers flying to or transiting through the country.
- The visa waiver introduced in 2024 permitted one 15-day tourist visit every six months, a provision officials say was exploited by criminal networks.
- Indian and Iranian authorities report ongoing coordination as cases tied to fraudulent recruitment and kidnappings continue to be monitored.