Frequently Asked Questions About Iran

Yes, if you have a tourist visa for Iran, you are allowed to travel throughout the country. The exception is military restricted areas.

No, you must obtain a tourist visa before the trip.

Iranian representations issue visas for a maximum stay of up to 30 days.

Female applicants are recommended to provide a photo in which they are wearing a headscarf. However, this is not mandatory.

You can extend your visa in Iran only if you enter with a reference number. The maximum extension period is 7 days. The competent authority in Iran makes the decision on extension in each specific case. The application must be submitted in advance before the visa expires.

In Iran, the principle of origin applies, which means that children of Iranian parents are automatically considered Iranians under Iranian law. You are allowed to enter only with an Iranian passport. If the father is not Iranian, and only the mother is Iranian, then the child is allowed to enter with a foreign passport if they do not have an Iranian passport and were born abroad.

Exclusively for citizens of Canada, the USA, and England, a confirmation of a package tour booking with a guide is required. It must specify the exact travel itinerary. Citizens of other countries, including Germans, do not need booking confirmations.

No, Iranian holidays are calculated according to the lunar calendar. Therefore, there are deviations from year to year. Possible consulate closures must be taken into account when applying for a visa.

Women in Iran should not wear tight clothing. Arms, legs, head, and face should be covered. When visiting holy places, it is advisable to wear a religious chador.

Men should wear long pants and top with long sleeves, reaching at least to the elbow. Wearing short clothing is not allowed.

Yes, usually unmarried couples from abroad are allowed to sleep in the same room.

During Ramadan, restaurants and eateries are closed until sunset. Eating on the street is not recommended. Eating in hotels is allowed at any time.

It is recommended to pay with the Iranian currency - rial. However, in many places, shops also accept US dollars and euros. Payment by credit card is only possible in very rare exceptional cases.

The voltage in the network is 220 volts, the same as in Germany. The network frequency is 50 hertz. A type C plug is required.