Iranian embassy announces visa policy for pilgrims during Muharram, Safar

Islamabad:The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran has announced the visa policy for Pakistani pilgrims traveling during Muharram and Safar. The Iranian embassy made key changes for religious travellers to Iran in which double entry visas for Iraqi visa holders.

The embassy said from 1st Muharram (July 8, 2024) to 15 Safar (August 20, 2024), Pakistani pilgrims with Iraqi visas can apply for double entry visas valid for 45 days from the date of issuance, allowing a stay of 15 days for each entry. The embassy said about Special Arbaeen visas, once the Iraqi government starts issuing ‘Special Arbaeen visas’ to Pakistani pilgrims, those with valid Iraqi ‘Arbaeen visas’ will receive free double entry pilgrimage visas and normal visa procedure from August 25, visa issuance for Pakistani nationals will return to the regular process.

Pakistani pilgrims traveling by land must use their own buses to enter Iran and Iraq and group leaders must provide details of their transport, Carnet De Passages, international driver’s licenses, and a complete list of passengers. Vehicle plate numbers will be mentioned on the visas, and border crossing will be monitored by matching the list of pilgrims with the license plate numbers.