Iran: wat je moet weten voor vertrek
Het belangrijkste
- 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.
Inreis en visa
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.
Geldigheid paspoort: British passports: at least six months after arrival and at visa application.
Douane
- Importing pork products is illegal.
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Geld
Vooral contant geld. Kaarten worden zelden geaccepteerd.
Apple Pay — geen gegevens · Google Pay — geen gegevens
Waar je geld wisselt
- Use authorised exchange offices; arrange lawful access to rials before travelling.
Waar je beter niet wisselt
- 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.
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Regels en verboden
Verboden
- 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.
Wetten die reizigers onbewust overtreden
- Carry copies of your passport photo page and visa.
- Women must cover their hair and follow enforced public dress rules.
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Cultuur en kleding
Religie: Islamic religious customs and dress rules shape public behaviour.
Kleding: Women: headscarf, covered legs and a long-sleeved outer garment. Men should wear long trousers and long sleeves. Religious sites may require a chador.
Etiquette
- Do not eat, drink or smoke publicly during Ramadan daylight hours.
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Klimaat
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.
Per maand
- januari: Jan: Winter; rain and regional cold
- februari: Feb: Winter; rain and regional cold
- maart: Mar: Rainy-season transition
- april: Apr: Spring; regional conditions vary
- mei: May: Hotter, dry-season conditions
- juni: Jun: Summer heat; dust possible
- juli: Jul: Summer heat; dust possible
- augustus: Aug: Summer heat; dust possible
- september: Sep: Hot, dry conditions persist
- oktober: Oct: Autumn; hot in some regions
- november: Nov: Rainy season begins
- december: Dec: Winter; rain and regional cold
Beste seizoen: Climate varies by route; spring and autumn avoid much summer heat. Security advice takes priority.
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Wat mee te nemen
- Headscarf and modest clothing
- Copies of passport and visa
- Round two-pin adapter
- Offline contact and navigation details
Niet meenemen / invoer verboden
- Alcohol
- Pork products
- Drones or satellite phones without permission
Praktisch
Stopcontacten: Round two-pin plugs; 220V, 50Hz.
Water: Rural tap water is unsafe; use properly treated or sealed drinking water.
Verkeer: rechts rijden
Internet: Internet and mobile services may be blocked or shut down without warning. Keep an alternative communication plan.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: visitiran.ir ↗, travel.state.gov ↗, gov.uk ↗
Inreisregels veranderen. Controleer vóór de reis de website van de ambassade of immigratiedienst van het land.