Iran Travel & Emergency Guide

Emergency Numbers in Iran

Key Travel Facts

Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Iran

Toll & Vignette: Tolls on major intercity expressways (e.g. Tehran-Isfahan).

Tipping & Etiquette

Recommendation: 10% appreciated in upscale restaurants. Due to 'Ta'arof' etiquette, offer tips politely but firmly.

• DO Adhere to dress regulations (headscarf/tunic for women; long trousers for men).
• DO Understand 'Ta'arof' (cultural etiquette of refusing payment/offers several times before accepting).
• DO Bring sufficient cash in Euros/USD as international credit cards do not work due to banking sanctions.
• DON'T Absolute prohibition of alcohol (import, possession, and consumption are strictly banned).
• DON'T Never photograph government buildings, military sites, protests, or fly drones.
• DON'T Avoid giving a 'thumbs up' gesture as it historically carries an offensive connotation.

Power Sockets & Tap Water

Plug Type & Electricity: Type C & F (Europlug / Schuko, 220V, 50Hz).

Tap Water: Treated and potable in major cities; bottled water recommended for travelers.

Insider Tip: Gaze at the mesmerizing azure domes of Isfahan and explore the ancient mudbrick alleyways of desert city Yazd.