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Iran suspends visa waiver for Indians after ‘misuse by criminal elements’; MEA issues advisory

Iran suspends visa waiver for Indians after ‘misuse by criminal elements’; MEA issues advisory
Iran has suspended the visa waiver facility for ordinary Indian passport holders in the wake of several reported incidents of Indians being lured to that country on false promises of employment or with assurances of onward transit to other countries, according to the MEA.
The Ministry of External Affairs on Monday (November 17, 2025) said the government's attention has been drawn to several incidents of Indian nationals being lured to Iran on false promises of employment or with assurances of onward transit to third countries.
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Advisory on suspension of visa waiver facility extended to Indian nationals traveling to Iran
The government of Iran has accordingly "suspended the visa waiver facility" available to ordinary Indian passport holders visiting Iran with effect from November 22. This measure is intended to prevent further misuse of the facility by criminal elements, the MEA said in a statement.
From this date, Indian nationals with ordinary passports would be required to obtain a visa to enter or transit through Iran, it said.
"The attention of government has been drawn to several incidents of Indian nationals being lured to Iran on false promises of employment or with assurances of onward transit to third countries.
"These individuals were tricked into journeying to Iran by taking advantage of the visa waiver facility available for ordinary Indian passport holders. On arrival in Iran, many of them were kidnapped for ransom," the MEA said.
The government of the Islamic Republic of Iran has accordingly suspended the visa waiver facility available to ordinary Indian passport holders visiting Iran.
All Indian nationals intending to visit Iran are "strongly advised" to remain vigilant and avoid agents offering visa-free travel or onward transit to third countries via Iran, the MEA said.
Published - November 18, 2025 07:04 am IST
India / Iran / criminal / employment / immigration / diplomacy
Source: The Hindu
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