Shalamchah (Shatt Al Arab)
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Shalamchah (Shatt Al Arab)
General Info:
Shalamchah is located in the South of Iran, close to Khorramshahr on the Iranian and Basra on the Iraqi side of the border. This location is expected to be the main reception area for refugees from Iraq. The border is directly accessible from the port of Khorramshahr and is well connected with Bandar Imam-e Khomeini. No customs facilities are available at the border. The nearest customs offices are in Khorramshahr and Abadan; Ahwaz is the nearest main customs office.
| Opening Hours | 0600 – 1800 hours |
| Days Open | 7 days |
| Particular Requirements | Original Waybill, Commercial invoice for customs purposes (if any), Certificate of Origin, Packing lists, Certificates (depending on the nature of the cargo), Letter of exemption, Delivery order. Authorization from MoI and MoFA is required |
| Estimated Clearance Time | For customs formalities before approaching the border may require up to 72 hours. With appropriate clearance and documentation it may take approx. 1 hour to cross the border. |
| Visa Requirements | Permit required from BAFIA to access the border area. Additional customs information |
Shalamchah is located in the South of Iran, close to Khorramshahr on the Iranian and Basra on the Iraqi side of the border. This location is expected to be the main reception area for refugees from Iraq. The border is directly accessible from the port of Khorramshahr and is well connected with Bandar Imam-e Khomeini. No customs facilities are available at the border. The nearest customs offices are in Khorramshahr and Abadan; Ahwaz is the nearest main customs office.
