Entry Procedures
Visa and entry requirements depend on the country that issued your passport. The information here is general guidance. Always confirm the requirements for your own nationality with the official source.
This information is for general guidance only. Please verify with the embassy or official government sources before traveling.
Visa Requirements
Types of visas required and their conditions
Visa on Arrival: Visa on arrival available at major airports for many nationalities (not US, UK, Canada citizens).
Max stay: Up to 30 days
How to apply: Apply at airport (USD 40-100) or eVisa at e_visa.mfa.ir.
⚠ US, UK, and Canadian citizens must join a guided tour with pre-arranged visa. Israeli passport holders denied entry.
Passport Conditions
Required validity period and blank pages
Validity: Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from date of entry.
Blank pages: At least 2 blank pages required for entry stamps.
⚠ Must be valid for at least 6 months. Israeli stamps result in entry denial.
Required Documents & Pre-registration
Arrival cards, health declarations, and other preparations
Arrival card: Paper arrival form
Documents needed: Valid passport, visa or VOA receipt, return ticket, travel insurance.
⚠ Travel insurance mandatory. Must cover Iran specifically.
Cash Import Limits
Declaration-free limits and procedures for excess amounts
Declaration threshold: Must declare USD 10,000 or equivalent (standard international threshold).
How to declare: Declare at customs upon arrival.
⚠ Verify current limits with the country's customs authority before travel.
Duty-Free Allowances & Restricted Items
Limits on tobacco, alcohol, food, and other goods
Tobacco: 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g tobacco
Alcohol: 1-2L (varies)
Perfume: Reasonable personal quantity
Other goods: Varies — typically USD 200-500 equivalent
⚠ Check specific allowances before travel. Exceeding limits may result in confiscation or duty payment.
Prohibited Items
Items that are strictly forbidden from import
Prohibited items: Illegal drugs, weapons, explosives, counterfeit goods, obscene materials, endangered species products (CITES).
Country-specific: Alcohol (completely prohibited), pork products, materials critical of Islam or government, satellite receivers.
⚠ DEATH PENALTY for drug trafficking. Electronics and books may be inspected.
Medication Import Rules
Rules for bringing prescription and over-the-counter drugs
General rule: Carry prescription medications in original packaging with a doctor's letter in English stating the medication name, dosage, and medical necessity.
Recommended: Keep medications in carry-on luggage. Carry a copy of prescriptions. Bring only the amount needed for your trip.
Vaccinations & Health Requirements
Required and recommended vaccines for entry
Required: Yellow Fever certificate required if arriving from or transiting through a yellow fever endemic area.
Recommended: Hepatitis A & B, Typhoid, Tetanus. Malaria prophylaxis for tropical/rural areas.
⚠ Check WHO yellow fever endemic country list. Transit of 12+ hours may trigger requirement.
Immigration Process
Step-by-step guide from arrival to clearing immigration
Process: Arrival → Immigration (passport control) → Baggage claim → Customs (green/red channel) → Exit.
Typical wait: Varies. Allow at least 30-60 minutes during peak hours.
Tips for Smooth Entry
Practical advice for a hassle-free arrival
• Have your passport, visa/eVisa, and return ticket easily accessible.
• Know your accommodation address and be ready to state it.
• Keep copies of important documents separate from originals.
• Be polite and answer immigration questions briefly and honestly.