On the evening of July 21st, @Iranian Embassy in China announced that from now on, citizens of the People’s Republic of China can enjoy visa-free treatment when traveling to Iran , and the allowed stay is 21 days .
Arabian Nights,
persian empire,
one thousand and one nights,
This is a far country,
7000 year old city
and sunset in 2000
…
However, after the official announcement of visa exemption, the reaction of netizens was a little cold:
A poll launched on Weibo shows that only 20% of people want to travel to Iran, while 56.1% don’t plan to go temporarily
Some people even said: don’t go if you pay for it.
01. So, what kind of country is Iran?
Iran, which has a history of civilization for thousands of years, is rich in natural geography and ancient civilization heritage. Tehran, Isfahan, Shiraz, Yazd, Kerman, and Mashhad are the main tourist areas in Iran.
The prices here are cheap, and Xiao U has recommended this country more than once before.
Here is the capital of “roses and nightingales”, the world-recognized holy land of love, and the legendary capital in “Arabian Nights” – Shiraz.
There is Kashan, a desert oasis that retains the most beautiful traditional Persian courtyards.
There is Tehran, the magical capital in blockbuster movies.
There is an important station on the South Road of the Silk Road, and Isfahan is a collection of various Islamic-style buildings from the 11th to the 19th centuries.
2. Rumors are more of a misunderstanding
The exotic style here attracts the attention of travelers, but for many people, the keywords related to Iran may be “oil”, “turmoil” and “insecurity”.
Is Iran Dangerous?
People who have been there say that’s not the case.
In fact, Iran welcomes millions of foreign travelers every year, with 7.8 million people traveling to Iran last year.
Do girls have to wear a black headscarf?
According to the reminder from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: In order to respect local religious customs, women must wear headscarves and long-sleeved tops that pass through the hips, and men should not wear vests and shorts.
But there is no requirement for a black headscarf. In fact, most of the local women in Iran also wear colorful headscarves, and they don’t need to cover their faces like some Arab countries.
Will going to Iran affect the US visa?
People often ask, if you have been to Iran, will it affect your application for a US visa? If you have been to Iran, will you not be able to go to Israel? …
In fact, Iran has implemented a separate paper visa for a long time, and there will be no traces left on the passport, so there is no need to worry about this. Sometimes you will be questioned when you enter the United States, as long as you answer normally and truthfully .
Entering Iran with an Israeli record has no effect, but the Israeli visa must expire for one year (currently half a year is enough, see the embassy). The Iranian visa can only be applied for after reporting to the embassy for confirmation, and there is no need to replace the passport.
Many students have personally tested before and said that having an Iranian visa has no effect on applying for a US visa or a Schengen visa. Now that Iran is visa-free, there is no need to worry about the future.
Will you travel to Iran in the future?
