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Iran travel restrictions, quarantine and entry requirements in 2024

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The travel advice is Do not travel to Iran. Iran is Major restrictions for travel. Get travel ban, restrictions alerts and advice before travelling to Iran. Iran is part of Asia with main city at Tehran. Its Developing country with a population of 79M people. The main currency is Iranian Rial. The languages spoken are Persian (Farsi).
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๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Travel safety for Iran

Do not travel

We continue to advise do not travel to Iran. If you're in Iran, you should leave immediately. Foreigners, including , are at a high risk of arbitrary detention or arrest. Foreign and dual nationals, including Australians, have been detained without due process of law. Protests continue around the country, and protesters and bystanders have been detained or killed. Avoid all protest activity and monitor media for possible threats. Airlines may cancel or reduce their operations at short notice. We continue to advise: Do not travel to Iran as there's a high risk you could be arbitrarily detained or arrested.ย Nationwide protests are ongoing and causing significant disruption.

๐Ÿšจ Travel Advice for Iran

Major restrictions for travel

For entry into Iran

International travel to Iran is permitted for vaccinated travelers. There are exemptions for non-vaccinated nationals.
It is necessary to comply with requirements to ensure entry is allowed.

Other restrictions

On arrival, travelers may be required to fill out a form providing their contact details to local authorities.

Vaccination required

Travelers are required to present a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19 with the use of an approved vaccine.
The final dose must have been administered at least 14 days before departure.
Exemptions are in place for non-vaccinated Iranian nationals.
Full details can be found at https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/iran/entry-requirements

Test/medical certificate required

Proof of a negative PCR test, taken within the previous 72 hours, must be provided on departure.
Iranian nationals arriving without a valid PCR test will be required to quarantine for 14 days, at their own expense.

Testing on arrival

All travelers are subject to COVID-19 testing upon arrival. Those testing positive will be required to quarantine for 14 days at their own expense.
For more details Foreign Travel Advice, United Kingdom

Government measures

In addition to safety guidelines, preventative health measures such as frequent hand washing and social distancing are encouraged to combat further outbreaks. More restrictive or relaxed guidelines may be in place depending on the region visited. We recommend keeping up-to-date with local guidelines throughout your trip.

Use of masks

Face masks are required in enclosed environments and on public transportation.

Public transport

Public transportation is operating as usual.

Restaurants

Restaurants are open with reduced capacity to allow for social distancing.

Bars

Please be advised bars are not allowed to operate in Iran. The sale of alcohol is prohibited.

Nightclubs

Please be advised bars are not allowed to operate in Iran. The sale of alcohol is prohibited.

Shops

Shops and services are open with adapted safety measures in place, such as the use of hand sanitizer and social distancing. Non-essential businesses may be closed in some regions.

On return

Vaccination required

Travelers are required to present a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19 with the use of an approved vaccine.
The final dose must have been administered at least 14 days before departure. Certificates must be in English or in Chinese.
Those who have recently recovered from COVID-19 and received one dose of vaccination, at least 14 days before departure, are also considered fully vaccinated.
There are exemptions for non-vaccinated citizens and residents.
Full details can be found at https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/inbound-travel.html

Test/medical certificate required

Proof of a negative rapid antigen test, taken within the previous 24 hours, must be provided on departure.
Test certificates must be in English or Chinese.

Testing on arrival

A nucleic acid test will be administered upon arrival and apart from the transfer from the airport, proof of a negative test result is required to leave the place of residence.

Additional test requirements

Daily rapid antigen testing is required for the first 5 days after arrival. Additionally, travelers must undergo a PCR test on day 2.
Daily antigen results can be reported via the 'Electronic COVID-19 monitoring & surveillance system' (eCMSS). Instructions can be found at https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/pdf/eCMSSLogin.pdf

Travel restriction details for Iran

๐Ÿšซ Destination Quarantine may be required
๐Ÿ›ฌ Return Quarantine may be required
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Closed to Vistors
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Restaurants & bars Open with restrictions
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Open shopping
๐ŸšŒ Operational transport
๐Ÿ“… events Partially Allowed

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