Iran: bra att veta före resan
Det viktigaste
- 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.
Inresa och visum
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.
Passets giltighet: British passports: at least six months after arrival and at visa application.
Tull
- Importing pork products is illegal.
Kontrollerat 30 oktober 2026 · Källor: gov.uk ↗
Pengar
Mest kontanter. Kort tas sällan emot.
Apple Pay — inga uppgifter · Google Pay — inga uppgifter
Var du växlar pengar
- Use authorised exchange offices; arrange lawful access to rials before travelling.
Var du inte bör växla
- 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.
Kontrollerat 30 oktober 2026 · Källor: gov.uk ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗, visitiran.ir ↗
Regler och förbud
Förbjudet
- 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.
Lagar som resenärer bryter omedvetet
- Carry copies of your passport photo page and visa.
- Women must cover their hair and follow enforced public dress rules.
Kontrollerat 30 oktober 2026 · Källor: gov.uk ↗
Kultur och klädsel
Religion: Islamic religious customs and dress rules shape public behaviour.
Klädsel: Women: headscarf, covered legs and a long-sleeved outer garment. Men should wear long trousers and long sleeves. Religious sites may require a chador.
Etikett
- Do not eat, drink or smoke publicly during Ramadan daylight hours.
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Klimat
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.
Månad för månad
- januari: Jan: Winter; rain and regional cold
- februari: Feb: Winter; rain and regional cold
- mars: Mar: Rainy-season transition
- april: Apr: Spring; regional conditions vary
- maj: May: Hotter, dry-season conditions
- juni: Jun: Summer heat; dust possible
- juli: Jul: Summer heat; dust possible
- augusti: 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
Bästa säsong: Climate varies by route; spring and autumn avoid much summer heat. Security advice takes priority.
Kontrollerat 30 oktober 2026 · Källor: travel.gc.ca ↗, visitiran.ir ↗
Att packa
- Headscarf and modest clothing
- Copies of passport and visa
- Round two-pin adapter
- Offline contact and navigation details
Ta inte med / förbjudet att föra in
- Alcohol
- Pork products
- Drones or satellite phones without permission
Praktiskt
Eluttag: Round two-pin plugs; 220V, 50Hz.
Vatten: Rural tap water is unsafe; use properly treated or sealed drinking water.
Trafik: högertrafik
Internet: Internet and mobile services may be blocked or shut down without warning. Keep an alternative communication plan.
Kontrollerat 30 oktober 2026 · Källor: visitiran.ir ↗, travel.state.gov ↗, gov.uk ↗
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