Travel advisory · IranGovernments advise against all travel to Iran.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
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Also named by one government: East of Bam–Bandar Abbas line (US), Pakistan border zone (Spain), Turkmenistan border zone (Spain), Areas near Nagorno-Karabakh (Spain), Border localities with Armenia and Azerbaijan (Italy), Ilam Iraq border strip (Italy), Kerman province (Italy), Kermanshah Iraq border strip (Italy), Khuzestan Iraq border strip (Italy), Kordestan Iraq border strip (Italy), Kurdistan (Spain), Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman coast (Spain), South Khorasan Afghanistan border zone (Italy), West Azerbaijan Iraq border strip (Italy)
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | advises against all travel | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Do not travel to Iran for any reason | Oct 23, 2026 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Avoid all travel | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | Reisewarnung – unterlassen Sie Reisen | Oct 29, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Do not travel | – | Read the advice |
| Ireland (Department of Foreign Affairs) | Do Not Travel | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | Formellement déconseillé de se rendre en Iran | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
Iran
Iran is a large country in West Asia, home to the ruins of Persepolis, historic cities such as Isfahan, and mountain and desert scenery.
Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, is a large country in West Asia that was long known abroad as Persia. Tehran is the capital and main economic center. The country has 31 provinces and covers about 1.65 million square kilometers. Persian is the official language, and many Iranians also speak Azerbaijani Turkish, Kurdish or Arabic, so customs can change from one province to the next.
Visitors come for ancient sites and historic cities. Persepolis, the Achaemenid ceremonial center where Darius the Great began a major building program, is among the country's best-known ruins. Susa, one of the world's oldest cities, was an early Achaemenid capital. Isfahan is known for its Persian architecture. The country's terrain runs from Mount Damavand, at 5,610 meters the highest point in Iran, to the Kavir Desert and the Caspian forests. Interior summers can reach 38 °C, while the Caspian north is wet. Since 28 February 2026 Iran has been at war with the United States and Israel, so check current conditions before you book.
Five things to know before Iran
- Read the current travel advisory first
The UK advises against all travel to Iran (page updated 13 August 2026) and Canada advises avoiding all travel. Most travel insurance will not cover you where your government advises against travel. UK travel advice
- Check the risk of detention for your passport
The UK warns that British and British-Iranian nationals are at significant risk of arrest and detention. Iran does not recognize dual nationality, so dual nationals are treated as Iranian.
- Get a visa before you travel
Almost all visitors need a visa. The UK says British citizens must apply as part of an organized tour or with a sponsor in Iran, and processing can be slow and unpredictable. Tehran visa and entry
- Plan your cash before you go
Non-Iranian debit and cash cards will not work, getting cash is extremely difficult and street money changing is illegal. Work out how you will get rials legally first. Money and phones
- Follow the dress code in public
In public places women must wear a headscarf, trousers or a floor-length skirt, and a long-sleeved tunic or coat to mid-thigh or knee. Alcohol is illegal. Dress and conduct rules
Iran travel guides
Practical guides from writers who live there.
Advice, entry and money rules for the capital
Read the guideEsfahanDress, insurance and exit basics for the central city
Read the guideArmeniaYerevan, monasteries and Lake Sevan, to the north-west
Read the guideAzerbaijanBaku, Sheki and Caucasus villages, to the north
Read the guideTürkiyeIstanbul, Cappadocia and Ephesus, to the west
Read the guideVisas and entryVisa rules, tour or sponsor requirement and passport checks
Read the guideTravel insuranceWhy most policies exclude Iran while warnings stand
Read the guideAll of the Middle EastRegional guides with current entry rules
Read the guide
Destinations in Iran
When to go
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Cold
Average daily high and low in Tehran, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Iran
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
18
- Feels like
- 16°
- Humidity
- 60%
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 13%
Iran
12:06 AM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today21°13°13%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 21°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 13%.
- Wed25°14°5%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 25°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 5%.
- Thu23°13°15%Thursday: Cloudy. High 23°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 15%.
- Fri24°14°18%Friday: Cloudy. High 24°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 18%.
- Sat18°13°58%Saturday: Rain. High 18°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 58%.
- Sun19°12°59%Sunday: Rain. High 19°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 59%.
Updated 08:10 PM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 1,674,550 IRR
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
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Iran FAQ
Is it safe to travel to Iran right now?
The UK advises against all travel to Iran and Canada advises avoiding all travel. Read the current advisory from your own government before making any plans, and check it again before travel.
Do I need a visa for Iran?
Yes, almost all visitors need a visa arranged before travel. British citizens must apply through an organized tour or a sponsor in Iran.
Will my travel insurance cover Iran?
Most policies exclude countries where your government advises against all travel. Specialist cover exists, but check the exclusions in writing before you rely on it.
Can I use my bank card in Iran?
No. Non-Iranian debit and cash cards will not work in Iran, so visitors need a legal way to obtain rials before they go.
When will this guide cover places to visit in Iran?
Once the UK and Canadian advisories change. Until then this page stays limited to entry and safety basics.