The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Pakistan has said that Pakistani pilgrims may register for the Arbaeen pilgrimage visa through Iran’s electronic visa portal by 7 August 2025.
This was stated by the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Pakistan on the Eve of the Month of Safar. The statement said that as the days of Arbaeen mourning for Hussain ibn Ali (A.S.) draw near and pilgrims prepare to journey to the holy shrine of Imam Reza (A.S.) in Mashhad and the sacred sites in Iraq, the Islamic Republic of Iran, as in previous years, will warmly welcome pilgrims from across the region, particularly from the friendly and brotherly nation of Pakistan.
The statement said that to facilitate this sacred journey, the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in cooperation with its diplomatic and consular missions in Pakistan and in coordination with the Government of Pakistan, has made comprehensive arrangements drawing on years of experience. Guidelines and regulations have been established to ensure improved services and greater ease for the pilgrims. Caravan organizers are especially urged to observe the following main points:
The Iranian Embassy said that Pakistani pilgrims may register for the Arbaeen pilgrimage visa through Iran’s electronic visa portal by 7 August 2025. From 26 July to 10 August 2025, those who hold a valid Iraqi Arbaeen visa will be eligible to receive a free double-entry Iranian Arbaeen visa along with half-rate travel insurance, enabling them to travel through Iran by land en route to Iraq. After 10 August 2025, the Arbaeen visa option will no longer be available on the electronic visa platform.
The Iranian Embassy said that subject to the consent of the Government of Pakistan and caravan organizers, the shared border crossings between the two countries—namely Mirjaveh–Taftan and Rimdan–Gabd—will be operational for group travel by bus, in accordance with previously issued technical regulations. Caravan managers must submit details of transport vehicles, Carnet de Passage documents, international driving licenses of the drivers, and a complete list of pilgrims. Entry through these borders will only be permitted after verification of the passenger list and vehicle registration plates.
The statement said that during this period, the Arbaeen Coordination Committee, stationed in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan Province, will provide the necessary facilities to receive pilgrims at the border.
The statement said that in a recent tripartite meeting of the Interior Ministers of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and the Republic of Iraq, it was agreed that all pilgrims must possess a valid Iraqi Arbaeen e-visa prior to entering Iraq. This measure is intended to prevent difficulties caused by crowd congestion at border entry points.
The Iranian Embassy said that caravan organizers are required to comply strictly with the border and customs regulations of the Islamic Republic of Iran. This includes adhering to the allowed number of passengers and ensuring that no prohibited goods or medicines are transported.
The statement said that Pakistani pilgrims who obtain the Iranian Arbaeen pilgrimage visa must enter the Islamic Republic of Iran no later than 14 August 2025. They are required to proceed to Iraq only through the Chazzabeh (Al-Shayeb) border crossing and must return via the same route. Use of any other border crossing is not permitted.
The statement said that in cases where a caravan intends to send pilgrims to Iran via air travel, it is mandatory to present flight tickets showing Iraq as the final destination.