Overview
- From November 22, Indian nationals with ordinary passports must obtain an Iranian visa in advance for both entry and airport transit.
- India’s Ministry of External Affairs urged travellers to remain vigilant and avoid agents promising visa-free travel or onward routes via Iran.
- Airlines have been asked to verify that passengers hold valid Iranian visas before boarding.
- The halted waiver, introduced in February 2024, permitted one 15‑day tourist visit once every six months and did not cover employment.
- Officials say the suspension targets misuse following multiple cases in which Indians were trafficked or kidnapped for ransom after false job or transit offers.