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Regulation on Tourist Guides.

Country/Territory
Iran, Islamic Republic of
Document type
Regulation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal No.20629, 31 December 2015.
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Tourism Cultural heritage Authorization/permit Governance Business/industry/corporations Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia, Caspian Sea, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Southern Asia
Abstract

The present Regulation, which consists of 8 articles, aims to regulate provisions regarding tour guides activities in Iran. The Iranian Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization is the responsible entity to determine the eligibility of tour guides. All tour guides are obliged to work only for authorized internal travel agencies. In case of any violation of the provisions of this Act, for the first time the tour guide would be suspended from relevant activities for period of three months and in the case of repetition, the tour guide’s work permit would be revoked.

Full text
Farsi
Website
www.dastour.ir