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Duty free

The import of following goods into Iran is strictly prohibited: Alcohol, narcotics, guns and ammunitions, radio apparatus, fashion magazines and obscene publications, and filmed, recorded or printed material carrying views contrary to those held by the Islamic regulations.
Each passenger leaving the country is permitted to take his/her own personal luggage as well as Persian handicrafts, Gelims and one carpet (not bigger than 3 sq meters) as long as they are not antiques.
Export of all antiques such as gems, coins, handwritten manuscript is prohibited.
To export musical instruments, a permit is required from the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance.

  

Dress

- According to the Islamic and social beliefs in Iran, it is necessary for women to be modestly covered & wearing a head scarf. more

 

Health and food
- There are many hospitals and health facilities throughout the cities, towns and villages in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

-Iran is one of the few countries in the world which has a food culture. The various climatic conditions in Iran are the reason behind the existence of a variety of fruits and vegetables which have found their way into Persian dishes. Many of the fruits, vegetables and food in the world have an Iranian origin and the words kebab, spinach, orange, peach, and raisin (raz), have found their way into other cultures. You can find a variety of fruits, kebabs, fishes from the Persian Gulf and Caspian Sea and local rivers, the famous Iranian Caviar and king-shrimps, in Iran, which will without doubt tempt all Asians and Europeans alike.