Irán: qué saber antes del viaje
Lo esencial
- UK and Canadian authorities advise against all travel; arbitrary detention is a major risk.
- Foreign bank cards do not work; arrange legal access to sufficient cash.
- Women must observe enforced head-covering and dress rules.
Entrada y visados
Requirements depend on nationality. British citizens need a visa arranged well in advance and must travel on an organised tour or have a sponsor, according to the Iranian Embassy's advice to FCDO. Do not extend British-passport rules to other nationalities. Evidence of travel to Israel can cause refusal of entry.
Validez del pasaporte: British passports: at least six months after arrival and at visa application.
Aduana
- Importing pork products is illegal.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗
Dinero
Se usa sobre todo efectivo. Las tarjetas se aceptan poco.
Apple Pay — sin datos · Google Pay — sin datos
Dónde cambiar dinero
- Use authorised exchange offices; arrange lawful access to rials before travelling.
Dónde no cambiar
- Street currency exchange, which is illegal.
- Non-Iranian bank cards do not work.
- Prices may be quoted in tomans: one toman is ten rials. Confirm the unit.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗, visitiran.ir ↗
Normas y prohibiciones
Prohibido
- Alcohol import, sale and consumption, with limited exceptions for recognised Iranian minorities.
- Drones and satellite phones without permission.
- Sex outside marriage and same-sex sexual relationships; severe penalties apply.
Leyes que los viajeros incumplen sin saberlo
- Carry copies of your passport photo page and visa.
- Women must cover their hair and follow enforced public dress rules.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗
Cultura y ropa
Religión: Islamic religious customs and dress rules shape public behaviour.
Ropa: Women: headscarf, covered legs and a long-sleeved outer garment. Men should wear long trousers and long sleeves. Religious sites may require a chador.
Etiqueta
- Do not eat, drink or smoke publicly during Ramadan daylight hours.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗
Clima
Very varied by region and altitude. Northern and inland winters can be cold; southern summers are much hotter. Dry summer conditions and dust storms contrast with a November-March rainy period.
Mes a mes
- enero: Jan: Winter; rain and regional cold
- febrero: Feb: Winter; rain and regional cold
- marzo: Mar: Rainy-season transition
- abril: Apr: Spring; regional conditions vary
- mayo: May: Hotter, dry-season conditions
- junio: Jun: Summer heat; dust possible
- julio: Jul: Summer heat; dust possible
- agosto: Aug: Summer heat; dust possible
- septiembre: Sep: Hot, dry conditions persist
- octubre: Oct: Autumn; hot in some regions
- noviembre: Nov: Rainy season begins
- diciembre: Dec: Winter; rain and regional cold
Mejor temporada: Climate varies by route; spring and autumn avoid much summer heat. Security advice takes priority.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: travel.gc.ca ↗, visitiran.ir ↗
Qué llevar
- Headscarf and modest clothing
- Copies of passport and visa
- Round two-pin adapter
- Offline contact and navigation details
Qué no llevar / prohibido importar
- Alcohol
- Pork products
- Drones or satellite phones without permission
Práctico
Enchufes: Round two-pin plugs; 220V, 50Hz.
Agua: Rural tap water is unsafe; use properly treated or sealed drinking water.
Circulación: por la derecha
Internet: Internet and mobile services may be blocked or shut down without warning. Keep an alternative communication plan.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: visitiran.ir ↗, travel.state.gov ↗, gov.uk ↗
Las normas de entrada cambian. Antes del viaje, consulta la web de la embajada o del servicio de inmigración del país.