Health and Medical Information for Iran

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Health and Medical Information for Iran
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Health facilities are limited in remote areas. Medical insurance is essential.
Food and drink:

Mains water is normally chlorinated, and whilst relatively safe, may cause mild abdominal upsets. Bottled water is available and is advised for the first few weeks of the stay. Pasteurised milk is available; unpasteurised milk should be boiled. Powdered or tinned milk is available and is advised. Avoid dairy products which are likely to have been made from unboiled milk. Only eat well-cooked meat and fish. Vegetables should be cooked and fruit peeled.
Other risks:

Bilharzia (schistosomiasis) is present in southwestern Iran; avoid swimming and paddling in stagnant water. Travellers’ diarrhoea is relatively common. Diarrhoeal diseases are common. Hepatitis B occurs. Rabies is present. For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice without delay.

Iran Visa and Passport entry requirements

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Iran Visa and Passport entry requirements
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Passports: 

To enter Iran, a passport valid for six months beyond the length of stay, and with two blank pages, is required by the nationals referred to in the chart above.

Passport note: 

Nationals of Israel or holders of passports containing a visa for Israel (either valid or expired) will be refused entry under all circumstances.
Women judged to be dressed immodestly will also be refused entry.

Visas: 

Visas for Iran are required by all nationals referred to in the chart above, except:
(a) Nationals from Slovenia, who can stay in Iran for up to three months without a visa;
(b) transit passengers continuing their journey within 12 hours provided they hold valid onward or return documentation and do not leave the airport. Transit passengers continuing their journey within 48 hours (under the above conditions) can theoretically obtain a transit visa on arrival.
Note:
1) Nationals of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden can theoretically obtain a visa for touristic purposes only for a stay of seven days on arrival at the following airports: Esfahan, Mashad, Shiraz, Tabriz and Tehran (IKA and THR). A visa fee is applied.
2) Be aware that visa requirements for visitors of all nations can change at short notice. Contact the embassy to check the latest situation. Nationals not referred to in the chart above are also advised to contact their local embassy to check visa requirements.
3) Women over nine years old should wear a headscarf in their visa application photo in accordance with Islamic custom.
4) There is a fine of around £20 per day for those who overstay their visa.

Types and cost: 

Transit visa: £61; tourist visa single entry: £68; multiple visa for business: £90.
The above prices are for UK nationals; visa fees for Iran vary according to the nationality of applicant.

Validity: 

Tourist, business and pilgrimage visas are issued for stays of up to one month and are valid for three months from date of authorisation.
Transit visas are valid for five days.
Applications for renewal or extension should be made to the Iranian Embassy.

Application to: 

Consulate (or consular section at embassy).

Working days: 

Visas for Iran typically take a minimum of four weeks to process. However, a pilgrimage visa may only take two weeks to process.

Iranian Rial Currency Exchange Money Services

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Iranian Rial Currency Exchange Money Services
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Currency information: 

Iranian Rial (IRR; symbol Rs) = 100 dinars. Notes are in denominations of Rs50,000, 20,000, 10,000, 5,000, 2,000, 1,000, 500, 200 and 100. Coins are in denominations of Rs500, 250, 100 and 50.

Credit cards: 

MasterCard is accepted in some places, but credit cards should emphatically not be relied on as the sole means of payment. Be aware too that if the card was issued in the USA, it may not be usable due to the US trade embargo.

ATM: 

ATMs can be used only by holders of local bank accounts.

Travellers cheques: 

It is not possible to exchange travellers' cheques.

Banking hours: 

Sat-Wed 0730-1330, Thurs 0730-1230.

Currency restriction: 

The import and export of local currency is limited to Rs500,000. Any amount larger requires authorisation from the Central Bank. The import of foreign currency is unlimited, provided declared on arrival. The export of foreign currency is limited to the amount declared on arrival.

Currency exchange: 

It is advisable to bring hard currency for exchange purposes.