Caravanistan

Hi all, Any recent updates on this border please? I've heard that tourists are not being let through anymore. Last that I know of, my Polish friend successfully crossed there both ways in Nov 2017. But just looking for current reliable information. Any links or your experiences appreciated. Thanks!

Checked on 2018-07-19 Apparently not much changed from 2 years ago. Successfully received my 2nd extension in Gorgan for 30 days (embassy visa, not VOA). Requested 5 days prior to expiry of the 1st extension. I was assisted my Mr Jafari who spoke some English, you may try asking for him. Brought: Co...

Report from 2018-06-20 Two Ukrainian friends (husband+wife) successfully extended their 30-days visas on arrival (! - meaning no sticker visa, just entry stamp in passport) for 30 days more in Esfahan. Prices are the same: 34'500 toman extension per person, 13'000 toman photos made at nearby photogr...

Report from 2018-06-19 Passports: 1 Ukraine (male) Time before expiry: 3 days before visa expiry Extension granted: 30 days from expiry date Price: 34,500 toman (345,000 IRR) + 500 toman (5,000 IRR) for bureaucracy papers paid directly Time spent: from 7 am to 8 am = 1 hour, pick up at 1 pm same day...

I just got an e-mail that my e-visa request has been rejected. Your visa application has been rejected Reason for rejection:: Please apply via host in iran. Not sure what i've done wrong, perhaps i wanted too much by asking for a 90 day visa? Hi Bart, I had exactly the same, applied on 05 May and r...

Report as 23 May 2018 Everything is as described in details by Sjaan and anomalousbelgian above. The only correction: the consular section is now open from 9 am till 12:30 pm (not 10 am). Authorization from Key2Persia/Caravanistan, all smooth, no questions, given same day (I could see him print the ...

As of 04 April 2018 Just a quick case from Tehran... A friend of mine (girl, passport of Ireland) was requesting her 2nd extension (the 1st one had been done in Esfahan), she talked with them, got approved for the 30 days, did the paperwork, paid the standard price (around 35k Toman) and was told to...

Hi, thanks guys! Let me see what I can find out, and I will update.
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Anton

Report from 2018-03-25 - 2nd EXTENSION Passports: 1 Ukraine (male) Time before expiry: 3 days before visa expiry Extension granted: 30 days Price: 34,500 toman (345,000 IRR) + 2,000 toman (20,000 IRR) for copies Time spent: from 8:30 am to 10:30 am = 2 hours Bring: all the usual (see above) In the 1...

Hi guys, couldn't research this bit of information on Caravanistan or on the web - sorry if the topic was already mentioned. I'm looking for ways that would enable me to stay beyond 90 days in Iran. Currently I am on a tourist visa (1.5 months in) and if I extend it twice*30 days to a total of 90 da...