Yes, women should wear non-transparent, loose garments covering all their bodies except for the hands and face. They should also wear a head scarf covering their hair. Any colour is fine, black is not a must. It’s OK to wear flip-flops and sandals.

Usually it’s expected that men do not wear short trousers and sleeveless tops.

Both carrying and drinking alcohol as well taking drugs is prohibited on the territory of Iran.

The crime rate is very low in Iran, making it a safe place for tourists to travel. One of the biggest dangers here is from vehicles, with traffic accidents poising a significant threat. Exercise caution when crossing roads and make sure that you familiarise yourself with Iranian driving etiquette before getting behind the wheel.
Avoid flashing cash or valuables about in view of others, especially at night. If you have far to go, taking a taxi is a safer option than walking alone. For a safe and troublesome visit to Iran, it is essential that you respect the Islamic laws in force.

Yes, it’s safe to drink. Mineral water is also available and it’s relatively cheap.

Yes, usually you can find a vegetarian meal on the menu, especially in the north of Iran.

No, Iranian food is delicately flavoured with organic herbs and mild spices such as dill, tarragon, saffron and turmeric.

The Iranian official currency is Rial. You may come across the word Toman in Iran. 10 IR = 1 Toman. Everyone is using this word instead of Rials except for some special cases.

Do not change money on the street, as this practice is illegal in Iran. Money can be exchanged at the airport on arrival or at banks and exchange offices (“sarrafi”) throughout the country. Banks are open from Sunday to Wednesday, 07:30 to 16:00; Thursdays, 07:30 to 12:00; and closed on Fridays. U.S. dollars, Euro, British Pounds, Japanese Yen and many more can be easily exchanged, but the exchange rates are not fixed and must be checked with banks.

No, it’s not. Visa and Mastercard are not accepted in Iran, so make sure to have enough cash for the whole duration of your stay.