The number of Russian tourists visiting Iran is projected to surpass 50,000 in 2024, according to Moslem Shojaei, who presides over the Office for Foreign Tourism Marketing and Development at the Iranian Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts.
“Last year, about 50,000 Russian tourists traveled to Iran and that figure is expected to reach a new high this year,” Shojaei said.
The official noted that over 60,000 Iranian tourists visited Russia in 2023, indicating that both countries have the potential to increase these numbers significantly.
A newly implemented visa waiver agreement for group travel between Iran and Russia allows groups of 5 to 50 citizens from either country to stay for up to 15 days without a visa.
