Outward Tourism
See also: Demography of Iran, Iranian citizens abroad, Visa requirements for Iranian citizens, and Iranian Rial| (Source: EIU) | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 est. |
|---|---|---|---|
| International tourism, departures ('000) | 3,478 | 3,648 | 3,986 |
| International tourism, expenditure (US$ m) | 4,353 | 1,380 | 1,579 |
Traditionally, only a small number of wealthy Iranian tourists travelled abroad, and the majority of the trips were business departures, mostly to neighbouring states in the Persian Gulf and the wider Middle East (1 mil. each year), Central Asia and Turkey (~1 mil.). Although this is likely to continue to characterise much Iranian travel abroad, since the change of regime in Iraq in 2003, Iranians from all walks of life have visited their western neighbour. In addition, a large proportion of Iranians travelling abroad are likely to be visiting family, especially in Europe, the US and Australia (~1 mil.). Because the Iranian rial is overvalued, the Iranian government is subsidizing its travellers abroad (2010). In 2011, some 27 million travelers and businessmen passed the Iranian custom departments.
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