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Iran travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to Iran with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
| Iran - quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Time difference | UK +3.5 hours |
| Language(s) | Persian |
| Currency | Iranian Rial |
| Electricity | C + F plug (230V) |
| Driving side | Right |
| Visa✝ | Yes |
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Iran tourist information
✝ = requirements for UK travellers.
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Iran weather
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The Iran weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Tehran.
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Iran travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting Iran from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for Iran - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for Iran - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for Iran - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for Iran - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for Iran - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for Iran - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Iran.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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Iran travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Iran with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for Iran - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Iran - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Iran - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Iran, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Iran covid live updates
Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Iran with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.
- Travellers' health for Iran - Ministry of Health, Islamic Republic of Iran
- Coronavirus timeline in Iran - Our World in Data
Iran travel features
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Iran FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Iran including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Are there entry restrictions to Iran due to Covid-19?
Iran is open for tourism from the UK.
Negative PCR test results or proof of full Covid-19 vaccination required for arrivals from the UK.
Check out Ministry of Health, Islamic Republic of Iran for more information.
Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Iran?
You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Iran. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.
What is the time difference between Iran and the UK?
The time difference between Iran and the UK is UK time+3.5 hours.
What is the main language spoken in Iran?
The main language spoken in Iran is Persian.
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What is the currency in Iran?
The currency in Iran is the Iranian Rial (IRR).
Which plugs are used in Iran?
Iran uses electrical plug type C + F (230 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Iran?
They drive on the right side of the road in Iran.
Find out more about driving in Iran with International Drivers Association*.
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