Pre-departure Tips
Name of the country: Islamic Republic of IranArea: 1,650,000 km²Population: 71.2 millionCapital: TehranOfficial language: PersianArea code: +98
FoodIranian food is very diverse, rich in fruits, vegetables and meat, various seeds and sweets. All types of meat are eaten except pork, including camel meat. Restaurants often offer kebabs, but if you want to try real Iranian cuisine, look for traditional restaurants that offer traditional dishes.
DrinkIn Iran, the water is mostly drinkable, but it is always good to check first. Bottled water is available everywhere, and a lot of tea is drunk. Carbonated drinks and non alcoholic beer are common in restaurants. Alcohol is prohibited and cannot be purchased in public places.
Health informationThere are no mandatory vaccines, and malaria is not widespread, so anti malaria pills are not necessary. We recommend that you consult your Public Health Service.
CurrencyIranian Rial (IRR), but today the term "Toman" is more commonly used (1 Toman = 10 Rials); Iranian Rial (IRR), 1 USD = 362,000 IRR; 1 EUR = 381,000 IRR (December 2022)
MoneyTake enough cash with you as credit cards are rarely used. Euros have a slightly better exchange rate and are much easier to exchange. Bring larger denominations of bills.
ElectricityIn Iran, a voltage of 220 volts is used, and the sockets have two holes, just like here.
InternetInternet is available everywhere on mobile networks, but in some places it can be a bit slower.