Iran: cosa sapere prima di partire
L’essenziale
- 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.
Ingresso e visti
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.
Validità del passaporto: British passports: at least six months after arrival and at visa application.
Dogana
- Importing pork products is illegal.
Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: gov.uk ↗
Denaro
Si usano soprattutto contanti. Carte accettate di rado.
Apple Pay — nessun dato · Google Pay — nessun dato
Dove cambiare
- Use authorised exchange offices; arrange lawful access to rials before travelling.
Dove evitare di cambiare
- 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.
Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: gov.uk ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗, visitiran.ir ↗
Regole e divieti
Vietato
- 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.
Leggi che i turisti violano senza saperlo
- Carry copies of your passport photo page and visa.
- Women must cover their hair and follow enforced public dress rules.
Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: gov.uk ↗
Cultura e abbigliamento
Religione: Islamic religious customs and dress rules shape public behaviour.
Abbigliamento: Women: headscarf, covered legs and a long-sleeved outer garment. Men should wear long trousers and long sleeves. Religious sites may require a chador.
Galateo
- Do not eat, drink or smoke publicly during Ramadan daylight hours.
Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: 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.
Mese per mese
- gennaio: Jan: Winter; rain and regional cold
- febbraio: Feb: Winter; rain and regional cold
- marzo: Mar: Rainy-season transition
- aprile: Apr: Spring; regional conditions vary
- maggio: May: Hotter, dry-season conditions
- giugno: Jun: Summer heat; dust possible
- luglio: Jul: Summer heat; dust possible
- agosto: Aug: Summer heat; dust possible
- settembre: Sep: Hot, dry conditions persist
- ottobre: Oct: Autumn; hot in some regions
- novembre: Nov: Rainy season begins
- dicembre: Dec: Winter; rain and regional cold
Stagione migliore: Climate varies by route; spring and autumn avoid much summer heat. Security advice takes priority.
Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: travel.gc.ca ↗, visitiran.ir ↗
Cosa portare
- Headscarf and modest clothing
- Copies of passport and visa
- Round two-pin adapter
- Offline contact and navigation details
Cosa non portare / vietato importare
- Alcohol
- Pork products
- Drones or satellite phones without permission
Pratico
Prese: Round two-pin plugs; 220V, 50Hz.
Acqua: Rural tap water is unsafe; use properly treated or sealed drinking water.
Circolazione: a destra
Internet: Internet and mobile services may be blocked or shut down without warning. Keep an alternative communication plan.
Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: visitiran.ir ↗, travel.state.gov ↗, gov.uk ↗
Le regole d’ingresso cambiano. Prima del viaggio consulta il sito dell’ambasciata o dell’ufficio immigrazione del paese.