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Iranian visa for US, UK and Canadian passports: Q&A

Last post by Tim Ansell « Sat May 18, 2019 6:19 am
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by emmeff » Thu Oct 13, 2016 2:22 pm

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Apart from refusing to process visa applications from these nationalities, there are reports that Iran has cancelled visas already issued to those...

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Hi Joss,

Thanks, yes the truck is awesome but sadly very stationary - my trip seems on permanent hold due to work and other commitments in Dubai....
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Sat May 18, 2019 6:19 am
Iran visa rejections Q&A

Last post by USGallé « Thu May 16, 2019 3:31 pm
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by Handrup » Wed Nov 28, 2018 8:57 pm

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Hello friendly helpers.
I am by bicycle. In Istanbul the consulate told me to make an application for the E VISA, which I did. And a week later I...

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My request trough the e-visa system was rejected. My request trough an agency, a few days later, was approved.
Full report:

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Thu May 16, 2019 3:31 pm
Restriction also for cars / trucks entering Iran?

Last post by Danaskeen « Mon May 13, 2019 5:54 pm
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by Lysistrata » Fri May 03, 2019 7:37 pm

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Hello everybody
As we meet some motocyclists that were rejected at the Iranian border, we like to know if there are also some overlanders by car /...

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Hi thanks for you’re response. Can I ask where your from? Do you think the issues might have been affecting British and Americans

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Mon May 13, 2019 5:54 pm
No bikes >250ccm / american brands allowed to enter Iran?

Last post by steven « Wed May 08, 2019 7:46 am
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by traveLove » Sun Aug 05, 2018 6:35 pm

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Hi there,
we are traveling with two motorbikes (Suzuki DR650 & DR350) and planned to be in Iran for 3 months.
We heard that since this August...

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Thank you very much, Caetano.

Is that then just bikes over 250 cc, or does this also include all American brands?
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Wed May 08, 2019 7:46 am
Buying fuel in Iran

Last post by roro « Sat May 04, 2019 6:35 am
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by Fred DC » Fri May 11, 2018 3:53 pm

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Hello,
I'll be travelling in Iran by motorcycle in June and I'll like to know how it works with fuel lately.
I read the topic about it here but I'd...

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Hi,
"We have a Euro5 engine, never had a problem with the quality of the Diesel."
How many kilometers have you done since the first time...

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Sat May 04, 2019 6:35 am
Iran visa for British Pakistani (Dual National)

Last post by nabeelfarid « Thu May 02, 2019 9:16 pm
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by nabeelfarid » Fri Dec 21, 2018 10:50 pm

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Hi,
I am cycling from London to China. Currently I am in Greece and my plan is to cycle through Iran entering either via Armenia or Azerbaijan. I...

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Got my Iran Visa today at the Iranian Consulate in Erzurum, Turkey. I applied it on my Pakistani Passport. Applied for the GN (Reference no) through...

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Thu May 02, 2019 9:16 pm
How to download SNAPP by Iphone?

Last post by steven « Mon Apr 29, 2019 5:59 am
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by sfymoises » Fri Apr 19, 2019 12:08 pm

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Hi guys

Anyone knows how to download the App named Snapp, iran's Uber, by Iphone? The apple sotre doesn't have this app, and couldn't do that in...

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Yes, you need an Iranian sim. Doesn't work because of American sanctions

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Mon Apr 29, 2019 5:59 am
Direct bus between Ankara and Tabriz/Tehran?

Last post by MyleneK « Mon Apr 08, 2019 11:48 am

by MyleneK » Mon Apr 08, 2019 11:48 am

Hi all,

I hope you are well!

In 2 weeks I will travel to beautiful Iran from Turkey. I have read online that there should be a long-distance bus...

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Mon Apr 08, 2019 11:48 am
Visiting Iran during Ramadan

Last post by leo&elise « Sun Apr 07, 2019 2:20 pm
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by leo&elise » Tue Feb 19, 2019 2:44 pm

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Hey there,

Looking for advice on wether or not it is a good idea to plan a trip to Iran during Ramadan?
Does anybody know if it is still easy to...

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Thank you very much for both of your responses!
We finally decided to change our plans and are heading towards Kirghizistan instead for this year....

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Sun Apr 07, 2019 2:20 pm
Iran Guidebook?

Last post by Lovetheworld « Wed Feb 27, 2019 3:49 pm
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by funkyboots » Sun Jun 08, 2014 1:56 am

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Any recommendations for a good guidebook for Iran? I have the Trailblazer Silk Roads Book & LP central Asia, but nothing for when I get to Iran....

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At the time we were happy with the Lonely Planet. I'm not saying that it is the best guide, but for Iran we were happy with it. It also described...

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Wed Feb 27, 2019 3:49 pm
Simcards for foreigners in Iran: Q&A

Last post by QuentinT « Sat Feb 23, 2019 1:27 pm
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by kunibald » Tue Nov 06, 2018 1:15 pm

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Hi, just an information for people traveling to Iran soon: at the moment it's impossible to get a simcard. Some locals told me it's a new law. I went...

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Is there something to do to be able to share the internet connection with Irancell ?

Edit : I answer myself : put mtnirancell in the APN fields...
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Sat Feb 23, 2019 1:27 pm
Iran for vegetarians/vegans

Last post by Lovetheworld « Thu Feb 21, 2019 4:16 pm
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by steven » Sat Jun 23, 2018 2:32 am

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Please post your tips for vegetarian/vegan food and restaurants in Iran below!

We summarize all information on the Silk Road food page .

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When we were there in 2011, when my girlfriend asked for "no meat" you could still get a sausage or chicken, because that was not meat...

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Thu Feb 21, 2019 4:16 pm
Shipping car from UK to Iran

Last post by Lovetheworld « Tue Feb 05, 2019 10:06 am
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by Kamal » Mon Feb 04, 2019 10:32 pm

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Has anyone shipped a car from the UK to Iran (Bandar Abbas or any other port)? Would be good to have some details in terms of agents, procedures and...

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I have heard of people doing it via Bandar Abbas years ago, and that it was a hassle, but it worked.

However, most people just drive through Europe...

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Tue Feb 05, 2019 10:06 am
Entering Iran on pilgrimage visa

Last post by irantourer « Sat Jan 26, 2019 10:45 pm
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by irantourer » Sun Sep 03, 2017 1:04 pm

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Hello,

An agent has got me a pilgrimage visa which will allow me to travel independently in Iran on a UK passport but I am bit nervous because I am...

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Touran Zamin

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Sat Jan 26, 2019 10:45 pm
Kish Island: car on the ferry

Last post by Lovetheworld « Mon Jan 21, 2019 8:50 am
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by steven » Mon Jan 21, 2019 5:21 am

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We summarize all info regarding the boats to Kish here:

This is a report I got via e-mail:

Just wanted to share my story with you guys. So i...

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In 2011 we took the ferry to Qeshm Island with Landcruiser.
No special permission needed (with landcruiser).

But there, they also wanted to see the...

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Mon Jan 21, 2019 8:50 am
Iran visit + USA visa waiver program (VWP)

Last post by Milad « Fri Dec 21, 2018 10:30 pm
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by mpkz » Mon Jan 25, 2016 10:31 am

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This might be a terrible place to post this but if anyone has any info it would be appreciated:

I visited Iran in 2013 and plan to visit again this...

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Canadians don't use the Visa Waiver Program (which is for EU/AU/JP/NZ and a few others), which excludes people who have been to Iran, but can enter...
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Fri Dec 21, 2018 10:30 pm
Iran has stopped stamping passports

Last post by bwv812 « Tue Dec 18, 2018 6:31 am
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by Milad » Mon Nov 12, 2018 11:33 am

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In response to US sanctions, Iran has stopped stamping passports. Your visa will be given to you on a seperate sheet (which will be stamped at the...

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Everything in this thread says that you can't legally do so unless you apply for a visa.

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Last post by bwv812 View the latest post
Tue Dec 18, 2018 6:31 am
Iran visa runs

Last post by sina_persian « Thu Nov 29, 2018 10:06 am
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by andy » Thu Jun 15, 2017 8:28 am

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Hello,

I visited Iran last year on my Canadian passport – I received my visa in advance, booking through a tour agency (which was expensive and took...

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U don't need to apply for a visa in another country. u just need to exit and enter again , then u will get a visa on arrival at the airport.

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Thu Nov 29, 2018 10:06 am
E - Visa - Your visa application has been rejected

Last post by sheili45 « Mon Oct 15, 2018 2:36 pm
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by sheili45 » Sat Oct 13, 2018 3:58 pm

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Dear All,
I applied for my visa last week, I am from Peru and can apply for a VOA.
I received an email today with the following:

Your visa...

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I am using a tour company (1stquest) for the second application, told me I can get the authorization code in two days.

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Mon Oct 15, 2018 2:36 pm
Mobile phone SIM in Iran

Last post by zoey_wong « Fri Oct 12, 2018 11:36 am
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by Nestico » Thu Jun 15, 2017 3:31 am

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Hello. I m going to Iran overland in a few weeks.
Does anybody know if is possible for a foreigner to buy a local iranian SIM at some border with...

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I arrived Iran in mid-Aug this year, was able to buy a sim card by showing passport. But got a news that from 1st Sep, foreigners are not allowed to...

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Last post by zoey_wong View the latest post
Fri Oct 12, 2018 11:36 am
Latter of invitation for Iranian visa for Bangladeshi Citizen

Last post by steven « Fri Oct 05, 2018 3:54 am
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by sadsalman » Wed Oct 03, 2018 9:33 am

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I live in Bangladesh.
I want to travel in iran.

what I need to get iranian visa? :?:
some tour operators says they do not not process authorization...

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Hi sadsalman,

good question. I don't actually know if our tour operator does it. Please get in touch with them and ask if they do it. I know they do...

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Fri Oct 05, 2018 3:54 am
How to book hotels/train/airplane

Last post by Mohammad Afshar « Mon Oct 01, 2018 7:52 am
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by ico84 » Mon Jan 16, 2017 9:09 am

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Hi!

I will be in Iran for few days (and in hurry :) ) in April and I need to understand the best way to book:

a) hotels in terhan (2d), shiraz...

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Hi guys.
For booking flight tickets, I've recommended Alibaba travel agency, It's different from Alibaba in china.
Actually, there is completely...

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Mon Oct 01, 2018 7:52 am
evisa for Iran applied from different countries

Last post by Miguel « Sat Sep 01, 2018 2:33 pm
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by Miguel » Fri Aug 17, 2018 6:08 pm

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Hi to all travelers,

We are traveling as a Swiss family (parents and two kids) for one year by bike. We are right now in Georgia.
Before we left we...

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Hi,
We received our iranian visa today.
What happened? We applied for an evisa from Tbilisi (Georgia). After 3 weeks, the evisa status stayed on...

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Sat Sep 01, 2018 2:33 pm
Lpg help!!!

Last post by Alfred « Wed Aug 22, 2018 3:40 pm

by Alfred » Wed Aug 22, 2018 3:40 pm

Hi,
We are currently in Iran and need lpg for our fridge/cooker. We haven't had any luck finding anywhere selling lpg- either to top up or buy a new...

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Wed Aug 22, 2018 3:40 pm
Car mechanic in Tehran?

Last post by captbeardsomme « Thu Jul 19, 2018 6:21 am

by captbeardsomme » Thu Jul 19, 2018 6:21 am

Hello friends

I am passing through Iran in a week or so, and my car has seen better days. I think it would benefit of getting some new rear springs...

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Thu Jul 19, 2018 6:21 am

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