The Iranian parliament approved a fine of up to 10,000 euros for the illegal entry or stay of foreign nationals.

The Iranian parliament approved a fine of up to 10,000 euros for the illegal entry or stay of foreign nationals.

The Iranian parliament has agreed to a new mechanism for punishing the illegal entry and stay of foreign nationals, according to which violators will be fined up to 10,000 euros.

This mechanism was approved by the representatives during the review of the plan "to combat the penetration of intelligence services and foreign governments or institutions" in the open session of the parliament today.

The representatives agreed to amend Article 23 of this bill, according to which "unauthorized entry or stay of foreign citizens in the territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran, which is not caused by a valid excuse or delay in the administrative processes of renewing a license, in addition to the registration of biometric data, is subject to deportation from the country and a monetary payment of 1000 euros. at the discretion of the judicial authority". It was also decided that foreign citizens who entered the country legally, in any case of "acting against the security of the state, violating public order, or engaging in an activity that fundamentally contradicts the type of restrictions contained in their residence permit or visa, will be subject to the penalty of deportation and a fine of this section."

The Iranian parliament continued the review of the plan "to combat the infiltration of intelligence services and foreign governments or institutions."