08.04.2020
On 5 April, the authorities of Razavi Khorasan Province prohibited passenger transport from Afghanistan to Iran at the Islam Qala - Dogharoun border crossing point. Goods transport has been exempted from this provision.
At Farah - Mahirood and Zaranj - Milak border crossing points, only goods transport and entry of Iranian and Afghan nationals is authorised. The exit of Iranian and Afghan citizens and transit of third country nationals is prohibited.
Source: I.R. IRAN MRUD - RMTO
07.04.2020
In March 2020, Iran`s Ministry of Health published instructions and guidelines for combating the coronavirus (COVID-19) at the border crossing points of Iran.
Please also note that:
- All Iranian borders points are open for transit via the territory of Iran, provided drivers observe the published guidelines;
- The emergency hotline number is 190;
- As there are no specific restrictions, there is no requirement for a green lane and all transit routes are currently open to transport. Customs authorities are facilitating the transport of medicines and food.
Source: Iranian Customs Administration
26.03.2020
The situation at Iran’s border crossing points is as follows:
· Iraq - Iran border crossing points in the Kurdish territory of Parvizkhan - Parvizkhan, Bashmakh - Bashmaq and Tamarchin - Haj Omran:
Iranian export fleet, admission of national fleet from both sides of the border, as well as border transhipment are authorised. However, third party fleet border crossing and Iraqi export fleet border crossing is prohibited by the neighbouring country. While admission of Iranian and Iraqi nationals is authorised, departure of Iranian and Iraqi citizens as well as transit of third party citizens is prohibited by the neighbouring country.
· Iraq - Iran border crossings in main territory of Chazabeh - Sheib, Shalamcheh - Shalamjeh, Mehran – Zorbatieh:
Commercial fleet, except admission of national fleet, is prohibited by the neighbouring country. While admission of Iranian and Iraqi nationals is authorised, departure of Iranian and Iraqi citizens as well as transit of third party citizens is prohibited by the neighbouring country.
· Pakistan - Iran border crossing of Taftan - Mirjaveh:
Commercial as well as passenger fleet, including admission of national fleet, is prohibited by the neighbouring country.
· Turkmenistan - Iran border crossing of Sarakhs - Sarakhs, Artiq - Lotfabad and Inchehboroun – GuderOlum:
Commercial fleet, except admission of national fleet, is prohibited by the neighbouring country. The neighbouring country has prohibited entry of passenger traffic. In Bajgiran - Gudan, commercial as well as passenger fleet, including admission of national fleet, is prohibited by the neighbouring country.
· Turkey - Iran border crossings:
In Kapikoi - Razi BCP, commercial transport is already banned, while admission of Iranian and Turkish nationals is authorised, the departure of Iranian and Turkish citizens as well as transit of third party citizens is prohibited by the neighbouring country.
In Esendere - Sero and Gurbulak - Bazargan BCPs, while admission of Iranian and Turkish nationals is authorised, commercial fleet, except entry of national fleet, is prohibited by the neighbouring country.
· Afghanistan - Iran border crossings:
In Islam Qala - Dogharoun BCP, commercial and passenger fleet is permitted.
In Farah - Mahirood and Zaranj - Milak, commercial fleet is permitted.
While admission of Iranian and Afghan nationals is authorised, departure of Iranian and Afghan citizens as well as transit of third party citizens is prohibited by both countries.
· Armenia - Iran border crossing of Meghri - Nordooz:
Commercial and passenger fleet is prohibited by Armenia, while some recent exemptions, in particular for medical cargo, has been declared by Armenia.
Source: Ministry of Road and Urban Development
