Travel requirements for Iran
Everything a UK traveller needs to know before visiting Iran — passport and visa rules, recommended vaccines with lead times, and whether you need an International Driving Permit.
Entry requirements for Iran
Passport validity
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you arrive.
Visas
British passport holders normally need a visa to enter.
Source: UK Foreign Travel Advice — Iran. Always confirm the latest requirements before you travel.
Vaccines for travel to Iran
Based on NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro guidance for UK travellers. Lead times assume protection is needed on the day you arrive.
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2 weeks before travelHepatitis A Recommended
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Tetanus / Diphtheria Recommended
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7 days before travelCholera Consider
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Dengue Consider
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3 weeks before travelHepatitis B Consider
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4 weeks before travelRabies (Pre-exposure) Consider
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2 weeks before travelTyphoid Consider
Source: NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro — Iran.
Driving in Iran
To drive in Iran with a UK driving licence, you may need an International Driving Permit (IDP) under the 1968 Vienna Convention.
IDPs are issued by PayPoint (no longer the Post Office) — find an issuing store.
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