Iran travel tips

Guidance for travellers applying from the United Kingdom. Always confirm requirements with the official visa authority.

Short answer: After your Iran visa is granted, keep copies of your documents, respect local laws, and confirm entry conditions still match your itinerary.

Practical tips

  • Obtain a visa authorisation code through an approved travel agency or host before the embassy visit.
  • Carry euros or dollars in clean notes for exchange—ATMs seldom accept foreign cards.
  • Women should pack a headscarf before leaving the aircraft.
  • Book registered guides for Persepolis to navigate ticket and timing rules.
  • Avoid discussing politics or photographing security forces.
  • Download offline maps of Tehran metro stations.
  • Keep hotel business cards in Farsi for taxi returns.
  • Check insurance exclusions—some UK policies restrict Iran cover.

Travel highlights

Attractions

  • Naqsh-e Jahan Square
  • Persepolis
  • Golestan Palace Tehran
  • Yazd old city wind towers
  • Tabriz historic bazaar

Cities

  • Tehran
  • Isfahan
  • Shiraz
  • Yazd
  • Tabriz

Best time

March to May and September to November for Isfahan, Shiraz, and Tehran sightseeing; avoid midday heat in deserts.

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