TEHRAN – Iran on Tuesday made operational an electronic visa system that works with visitors from more than 180 countries.

“The whole thing could be done in 2 or 3 minutes without having to go to consulates. It is a very important in tourism and trade,” Deputy Foreign Minister Hassan Qashqavi said, ISNA reported.

He added Iran does not issue electronic visas for nationals of ten countries with which the Islamic Republic does not offer visa on arrival mutually.

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