Iran : à savoir avant de partir
L’essentiel
- 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.
Entrée et visas
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.
Validité du passeport: British passports: at least six months after arrival and at visa application.
Douane
- Importing pork products is illegal.
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗
Argent
On paie surtout en espèces. Cartes rarement acceptées.
Apple Pay — pas de données · Google Pay — pas de données
Où changer de l’argent
- Use authorised exchange offices; arrange lawful access to rials before travelling.
Où éviter de changer
- 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.
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗, visitiran.ir ↗
Règles et interdictions
Interdit
- 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.
Lois que les visiteurs enfreignent sans le savoir
- Carry copies of your passport photo page and visa.
- Women must cover their hair and follow enforced public dress rules.
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗
Culture et tenue
Religion: Islamic religious customs and dress rules shape public behaviour.
Tenue: Women: headscarf, covered legs and a long-sleeved outer garment. Men should wear long trousers and long sleeves. Religious sites may require a chador.
Savoir-vivre
- Do not eat, drink or smoke publicly during Ramadan daylight hours.
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗
Climat
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.
Mois par mois
- janvier: Jan: Winter; rain and regional cold
- février: Feb: Winter; rain and regional cold
- mars: Mar: Rainy-season transition
- avril: Apr: Spring; regional conditions vary
- mai: May: Hotter, dry-season conditions
- juin: Jun: Summer heat; dust possible
- juillet: Jul: Summer heat; dust possible
- août: Aug: Summer heat; dust possible
- septembre: Sep: Hot, dry conditions persist
- octobre: Oct: Autumn; hot in some regions
- novembre: Nov: Rainy season begins
- décembre: Dec: Winter; rain and regional cold
Meilleure saison : Climate varies by route; spring and autumn avoid much summer heat. Security advice takes priority.
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: travel.gc.ca ↗, visitiran.ir ↗
À emporter
- Headscarf and modest clothing
- Copies of passport and visa
- Round two-pin adapter
- Offline contact and navigation details
À ne pas emporter / interdit à l’importation
- Alcohol
- Pork products
- Drones or satellite phones without permission
Pratique
Prises: Round two-pin plugs; 220V, 50Hz.
Eau: Rural tap water is unsafe; use properly treated or sealed drinking water.
Circulation: à droite
Internet: Internet and mobile services may be blocked or shut down without warning. Keep an alternative communication plan.
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: visitiran.ir ↗, travel.state.gov ↗, gov.uk ↗
Les règles d’entrée changent. Avant le voyage, consultez le site de l’ambassade ou du service d’immigration du pays.