the ban was removed lately .check the FB page for the updated letter that confirm it.

Hi there.
After the 3rd time emailing the Iranian consulate to try to get permission to ride through on my Honda Africa Twin, I received this email the other day.

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I entered Iran with R1200GSA on 16 May 2019 with the assistance of a broker called Mr. Morteza Abbaszadeh / MORTEZA.ABASZADEH@gmail.com / 09129623005. It did cost me USD$100 plus EUR$50 for him. Apparently he only can deal with custom at Bandar Abas Port, it was quite impressive how he knew everyone there. It was my second time at this port.

I suggest do not use Hossein Sheykhlou as a broker, I was reluctant to write this because I do not want to disrupt any business of anyone, but I believe that this site serves to help overlander, so Hossein has exaggerated and charged very expensive fees for its services. The first time I entered Iran, he charged me $USD600 to organize my entry through Armenia into Iran. When I got on the border, another German overlander (motorcycle) went in for only USD $ 150.

I also suggest that the people of this forum write about experiences they have lived, not rumors from Automobil associations or friends of friends. "I will" does not help either, unless it's a question initiating a forum debate.

now goes a bad tip: I entered Djibouti, Ethiopia, Jordan, Iran and other countries with an expired Carnet Du Passage. It seems to me that very few people look at the date of Carnet Du Passage, perhaps the yellowish orange color dazzles the attention! ahha! please do not try to do this, it worked out many times for me and again I just want to help overlanders with some tips.

Safe travels

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The "younger" Hossein Sheykhlou was banned from the hubb a few years ago. This forum didn't want to be associated with him. Looks like the leopard hasn't changed his spots...

As with all forums and social media groups there are many more woulda/ coulda/ gonna types than people who have bought the Tshirt.

Many thanks for your useful input.

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I paid 350,-- in 2017 with the old Hossein.

Including his Service at the border, solving other problems too and showing us some nice places around Jolfa.

We entered on a holiday ( End of Ramadan ) and had to wait 1 day to get the bike in.
He waited with us and solved everything the next day.
ANd it was not his fault that we arrived on the holiday.

So everything was ok for us

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Does this price include Carnet on border or you had already one from your car association?

GREAT NEWS !!

My local partner in Iran confirmed that the rule is completely removed. This is the official statement:

فوری
به اطلاع اعضای محترم جامعه تورگردانان ایران می رساند با پیگیری جامعه تورگردانان ایران ، همکاری کانون اتوموبیلرانی و معاونت گردشگری سازمان میراث فرهنگی و گردشگری کشور ممنوعیت ورود گردشگران خارجی با موتورسیکلت های با ظرفیت بیش از ۲۵۰ سی سی لغو گردید.

Also, I was in contact with a guy (not igorepof, a second guy), who entered Iran on his big bike not even knowing about the rule. When I asked him how he entered Iran, he replied that he did not know about the rule and that there was no sign at all about it.

So here is the question:
HOW IS TRYING NEXT in order to let the community know that it is 100% true ???

As MuzToo, we will certainly ride through Iran agein in 2020.

Greetings
Peter

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ADMIN NOTE: Website gone, email bounces, so no point in trying to connect. If anyone knows them please ask them to correct their details.

Another one postet this in facebook in an Iran overlander group:

Fantastic news for motorcyclists.
I got a call from the customs of Bazargan border.
The 250cc ban is lifted. They received an official mail from authorities yesterday.
I am not still sure if this is national, or only in Bazargan border.
Will update as soon as I know.

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The rider I was in contact with, did not enter at the Bazargan border. He went the other direction. So it seams that it is true !!!
Peter

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Only problem is how to get Carnet in our car association? They told me until they get notofication from Iran they can't give it ...is there a chanse to buy one on a border?

Push them. It's not their decision to make. Tell them you're prepared to take the risk and won't be asking your money back if it doesn't turn out.

Or go the other way: they don't need to know you're using it in Iran. You just need a Carnet. You might travel to other countries that require it (e.g. Pakistan).

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It will be a matter of time until the the ADAC in Germany or TCS in Switzerland or what ever it is called in your country will know about. It is not the first time our local contacts have the news before the officials in other countries.
I agree to what duibhceK wrote: Push tehm. They don't always know the latest news. Some time some one needs to be the first to tell them to get the latest news them self. It might be YOU ;-)

Peter

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I am so pleased to hear this news. I am heading into Iran at the end of August.

Sarah

Nice.

Hi, just a quick heads up for anyone heading towards Iran. I just got off the phone with the ADAC in Germany and they have told me that the 250cc+ ban is still (or again...???) being enforced. They have yesterday communicated with the authorities in Iran because the ADAC took notice of the reports claiming that it was lifted. Not sure what to believe, just passing it on...