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It seems Iranian ministry of foreign affairs is making it so easy for non-Iranians to take Visa of Iran. Now it takes just 72 hours after application and tourists can apply it online:
Iran visa on Internet for foreigners
Tehran, June 28, IRNA - Head of Immigration Police and Foreign Nationals said on Saturday the visa will be issued on the Internet for foreign visitors.
www.electronicvisa.ir
Colonel Rezaian said the program has been arranged by Foreign Ministry and the office for promoting Iran tourism.
He also noted that those who are interested in more information may refer to the site. Source
And it takes just 72 hours to take this visa as well. Source (farsi)
People from countries of D8 have 15 days visa free for Iran. They dont need to take visa to travel to Iran and their Visa will be issued in Iran’s airports. D8 is consists of Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Turkey. Source (Farsi)
I know that Iran may not be on top of the holiday hot-list, but get beyond the terror headlines and you will be stunned by the warm welcome and architectural treasures Iran has to offer. Source
Iran -beyond the politics- is land of warm hospitality, mysteries, gardens, museums, over 2500 years of history and ancient sites, splendid diverse culture, ethnicity and nature. I am sure there are many things here to make you surprised and totally amazed. At last you’ll happily leave Iran with wonderful memories.. 
June 30, 2008 at 4:44 pm
I did not appreciate Iran until 1) my brother married an Iranian girl, and 2) I started reading your blog, and 3)Iranian films, subtitled in English, have entered the market here.
Now I wish I could visit. Maybe someday, if the political tension is relieved, and my pocketbook permits more international travel. In the meantime, I shall keep reading.
June 30, 2008 at 6:03 pm
Marahm, Aw, thank you. I am happy that my blog had this effect. Nice to hear this. Bcs i personally didnt have this idea.
You will enjoy Iran, every time you welcome here. BTW, Iran is not expensive country for non-Iranians.
June 30, 2008 at 8:34 pm
Wow .. !!! Thats really awesome . Wish every country would do that …
Always wanted to visit Iran, Love the jewellery there. Maybe one day inshallah ..
June 30, 2008 at 8:59 pm
Maryam, I wish it for every other country too, esp *Muslim* countries. It could make stronger ties between muslims.
Let me know when you gonna come. I will tell you where you can buy best jewellery in Tehran!
June 30, 2008 at 10:05 pm
I really want to see Iran but the hijab thing makes me nervous. I heard once that women who wear lipstick have their lips chopped off! I know that isn’t true but it scared me.
I want to see Iran because I love the architecture and the lights and dry fruit and I LOVE you
June 30, 2008 at 10:10 pm
Hi, I would also like to visit Iran, maybe after some years, but I don’t know what to do there, I would like to go to Tehran because its almost the only place in Iran I have heard about…and also I wonder if a woman can go there alone? I will wear a scarf of course, but is it possible for a woman to travel alone in Iran? (Or to Tehran especially)
Take care,
Hanna
June 30, 2008 at 10:16 pm
multiculturalwannabe, oh of course you can travel alone all over Iran. I myself lived alone in Tehran and another city for about 7 years and half of my life i was traveling. lol
Achelois, LOL, so my lips would be completely disfigured till now. I always have make up on my lips and my eyes and wear colorful dress.
The only thing is mandatory of Hijab. Otherwise, there is no problem. Esp for tourist women they’re very free to wear pants and blouse too.
Read this article: http://scotlandonsunday.scotsman.com/spectrum/Travel-Shock-and-awe.4231595.jp
I LOVE you too honey.
July 1, 2008 at 12:46 am
I would LOVE to visit Iran (among other 2 dozen destinations I want to travel to) but … money problems!
July 1, 2008 at 12:51 am
ok…i guess my comment went to that spam-eater thing!
Here I write it again…I would LOVE to visit Iran (among 2 dozen other destinations I want to visit) but….money problems!
July 1, 2008 at 1:43 pm
I wanted to see Iran since I was a young girl. I like dressing like Iranian girls. But I don’t think I can get there, ‘coz my hubby is not interested in traveling. I plan to ask to Allah to allow me to see the places I wanted to see on earth, once I reach Janna, Insha Allah. Sounding childish? But I am really serious about this, and working towards reaching Janna.
I want to see the architecture and design of old Iranian buildings, because I’ve read that its beautiful. I also love Iranian chocolates that I get in UAE ( they are really big!). Another thing I like about Iran is their movies. Language is a problem, but I watch them with English subtitles.
July 1, 2008 at 7:09 pm
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I wanna view it ..
July 1, 2008 at 10:33 pm
The question is….why would I want to go to Iran?
July 2, 2008 at 5:37 pm
I would love to go and visit Iran: think of all the cultural stuff, and Tehran has a great museum, and then imagine meeting queen Shahrazad!
Is this post a hint?
I just had a BIG financial disaster today. As much as a trip to iran would have cost me
July 2, 2008 at 5:38 pm
hee? where’s my comment?
July 3, 2008 at 1:47 pm
Ordinary Girl, Iran is not that expensive country for non-iranians. I also heard some tourists traveled to Iran by bicycle. I would love to try it really.. It would be a wondeful and cheaper trip every every i go..
Najeeba, Insha’allah you’ll convince your husband and you travel together all over the world.. Just ask it from God.. He will give you whatever you want 100%..
Aafke, awwwwww, you remember we searched the agencies to find one who offer trip to Iran? lol
Financial disaster, the very universal issue for women. Feminine issue?
Hey it’s cheap in Iran if you have Euro.. I bet.. We can buy those fashionable Mantous i showed you.. I think selling 1 or 2 saddles are enough..
July 3, 2008 at 2:16 pm
The chimneys need repairing! Nothing feminine about it! It’s going to cost as much as the expensive trips we found on the internet!
I só much want to travel!
July 3, 2008 at 2:22 pm
Aafke, I dont have chimneys repairing. My issues are feminine at the moment. I need a hell of shopping! And i just NEED so much to travel soon.
Wishes, come true, yalla..
July 3, 2008 at 5:35 pm
We múst get that art-project going and I’ll try to get the council involved, If that works a visa should be fairly easy.
Yalla, get going with those calligraphy thingys and send them to me. We’ll start next week when I’m back!
July 3, 2008 at 6:04 pm
Aafke, OK master.. I had thought that teaching is out of my plate. lol
Going for calligraphyyyyyyyy..
July 6, 2008 at 8:58 am
Iran would be on my list of places to see if only the political climate was a bit better…. it’s not that far from the Middle East where my dad goes often for business… a cousin actually lived in Bander Abbas…