Finally, we have details of the next batch of visa-exempt nationalities in Islamic Republic of Iran. It's not 50 but precisely 68 nationalities to be announced shortly.
In an initiative to promote stronger tourism and cultural links between the members of theEconomic Cooperation Organization (ECO)last Thursday, Ezzatollah ZarghamiThe Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts in Iran has proposed a visa waiver program that will make it easier for tourists to visit this wonderful country with its rich heritage. He believes that this measure could strengthen commercial, cultural, historical and tourist exchanges between ECO member states.
Benefits for tourism
The influx of tourists to Iran would enable better growth and development of the tourism sector as well as related industries such as hotels, catering and transport. In addition, Ardabil, Hassan MohammadiadibHe expressed his confidence in the event, which would contribute to the development of the local economy thanks to detailed programs including visits to natural and historical sites in Ardabil province.
Visa exemptions to facilitate travel
The visa waiver would apply to nationals of 68 states, the list of which is due to be published shortly. This will undoubtedly include all ECO members. This could facilitate tourist traffic with these countries, while reinforcing the commercial, cultural and historical aspects.
In Riyadh to celebrate World Tourism Day, Ezzatollah Zarghami declared that his deputy Maryam Jalali was present at the ceremony and proposed the formation of a working group to cancel visas between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
With this initiative, the combined populations of the ECO member countries would represent some 500 million people potentially concerned by this program.
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