26 Jul 2023 | 05:54 AM UTC
Iran: Authorities remove mandatory facemask requirement as of July 25; other measures continue /update 59
Authorities in Iran remove mandatory facemask requirement as of July 25. Other measures remain in place.
Event
The Iranian health ministry announced July 25 that facemasks are no longer mandatory in public places. Authorities, however, recommend that the elderly, people with underlying medical conditions, and those who have been in contact with COVID-19 patients to continue wearing facemasks.
International Travel Restrictions
Travelers over the age of 12 must present a negative result from a PCR test taken within 72 hours before arrival to gain entry; the document must be in English. Authorities deny entry to foreign nationals who do not have a negative PCR test result. Iranian nationals, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Iran.
Foreign travelers must provide a double-vaccination certificate issued at least two weeks before arrival in Iran; Iranian nationals without a vaccination certificate must take a PCR test and quarantine at a designated isolation center. Travelers may be tested for COVID-19 upon arrival; those who test positive or exhibit symptoms of the disease are subject to a two-week quarantine period at a government-approved center at their own expense. Passengers traveling to Iran may be required to fill out a self-declaration form.
Individuals who receive a negative PCR test result in Iran before leaving the country do not need to provide a new one if they return within two weeks.
Iranian authorities could reimpose, extend, further ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.
Advice
Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all business appointments and travel arrangements. Liaise with trusted local contacts for further information on area-specific restrictions. Consider delaying traveling if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, as they may prompt increased scrutiny and delays. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions. Reconsider and reconfirm nonemergency health appointments.
