Representational image of India and Iran flags. File 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. https://t.co/4KBe3sQHVMAdvisory on suspension of visa waiver facility extended to Indian nationals traveling to Iran — Iran in India (@Iran_in_India) November 17, 2025 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 …