Pakistan‑Iran Travel Update: Passengers must carry Passports, Visas after end of Rahdari System

2026-01-30 - 18:36

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan is expected to end Rahdari system at the Iran border. From March 15, all travelers will be required to carry a valid passport and visa to cross between the two countries. Sources familiar with this information claimed that Pakistan will discontinue long-standing one-document Rahdari system at the Pakistan–Iran border. According to officials, this significant change will come into effect on March 15, 2026, with the policy being formally launched on March 31, 2026. Under new rules, all travelers crossing between border will be required to carry a valid passport along with the appropriate visa in what will be end of era where a single document sufficed for border crossings. The government is yet to share update on stricter border controls and international travel compliance. This development is expected to impact thousands of daily travelers and reshape trade and travel dynamics between the two neighboring countries. While it may initially slow down travel and trade, the move aligns Islamabsd with international border regulations, enhancing security and better tracking of cross-border movement. From Trade Shock to Civil War: What could happen If US attacks Iran?