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Restricted Areas in Iran

Last post by Koen « Wed Mar 25, 2020 1:47 pm
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by ontour » Tue Jan 14, 2020 7:06 am

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Cycling through Iran we were once stopped by the police because we had entered an area that is restricted for foreigners. There were no signs on the...

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Natanz Nuclear facilities.

PPFG+QM Deh Zireh, Isfahan Province, Iran

the small road 665, is allowed i cycled pass it, only not allowed to stop for...

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Last post by Koen
Wed Mar 25, 2020 1:47 pm
Anyone currently in Iran ?

Last post by jwong « Fri Mar 06, 2020 1:53 am
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by emarosa » Sat Jan 04, 2020 7:37 pm

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Hi there,

I am planning to be in Iran at the end of January but was wanting to hear from some travelers currently there. Has there been a noticeable...

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I left Iran a couple of days ago and wanted to post an update about the situation in Iran now that I'm safely out of the country.

If you're planning...

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Last post by jwong
Fri Mar 06, 2020 1:53 am
Visiting Iran during Ramadan

Last post by steven « Thu Feb 20, 2020 5:15 am
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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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Nice blog post on the matter:

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Last post by steven
Thu Feb 20, 2020 5:15 am
Does black market of exchange rate still exist in Iran?

Last post by Yunez « Mon Jan 13, 2020 5:17 am
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by garyloam » Mon Dec 23, 2019 1:36 pm

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It seems that the exchange rate in airport is almost equal to rate as unofficial rate?

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The exchange rate you get at the private exchange places is about the same as at the bazaars and reflects the black market value. The official...

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Last post by Yunez
Mon Jan 13, 2020 5:17 am
Simcards for foreigners in Iran: Q&A

Last post by Yunez « Mon Dec 02, 2019 4:42 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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No need to register if you stay less than 30 days. Just buy the Sim card and you should be good to go.
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Last post by Yunez
Mon Dec 02, 2019 4:42 pm
Iran visit + USA visa waiver program (VWP)

Last post by grinsefisch « Thu Nov 28, 2019 8:46 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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Hi there, after visiting Iran last year I got the US visa surprisingly easy (B1/B2 for 10 years and 180 days maximum stay per visit, 150€). The...
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Last post by grinsefisch
Thu Nov 28, 2019 8:46 pm
Iran protests 2019: travel updates

Last post by ET_ « Thu Nov 28, 2019 7:47 am
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by koalacabezon » Fri Nov 22, 2019 6:19 am

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Hi!
I am in Bishkek and Next destination is Irán.
Now in Iran there are revolts over the rise in gasoline. One option is to go to Turkmenistan with...

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Our rule was ”don’t walk towards smoke”, still saw the aftermath of burnt out buses and banks. Which I took more pictures in hindsight

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Last post by ET_
Thu Nov 28, 2019 7:47 am
Australian Overlanders Detained in Iran

Last post by s0meguy « Wed Nov 27, 2019 2:34 am
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by MartaP » Thu Sep 12, 2019 2:19 am

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Hi,

My name is Marta, I’m a former overlander who travelled from Indonesia to Spain (though Central Asia) with my partner in 2017/18. I’m also a...

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Some say it is in retaliation to the Iranian writer who has been detained in Australia for 6 years. They want to torture him themselves, it seems....

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Last post by s0meguy
Wed Nov 27, 2019 2:34 am
How long will Nowruz in Iran last starting from 21 March?

Last post by TheVantasticBrice « Wed Nov 20, 2019 8:16 pm
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by garyloam » Fri Nov 01, 2019 2:21 pm

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I am planning to head to Iran next year and deciding which date to start in Apr.
I heard that Nowruz in Iran will last for weeks.
So may someone...

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We where in Iran last Noruz. The w end in Iran start in Friday so during Noruz the first Friday saturday sunday most of the thing are close but then...

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Last post by TheVantasticBrice
Wed Nov 20, 2019 8:16 pm
Iranian visa for US, UK and Canadian passports: Q&A

Last post by cycleourworlddotcom « Mon Nov 18, 2019 1:47 pm
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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 all, as a follow up I just got a Visa for Iran. I am UK citizen. Long winded but got there in the end.

If you are UK and need to pass through...
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Last post by cycleourworlddotcom
Mon Nov 18, 2019 1:47 pm
Iran has stopped stamping passports

Last post by Iveco4x4 « Thu Nov 14, 2019 4:16 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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I did get a stamp in my passport when exiting to Turkmenistan!

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Last post by Iveco4x4
Thu Nov 14, 2019 4:16 am
4 days of ultrarunning in Iran

Last post by Lovetheworld « Fri Nov 08, 2019 9:08 am
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by Greentravelbug » Thu Nov 07, 2019 10:36 am

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Hi everyone! Soon I arrive in Iran and I plan on running to move from place to place. I am trying to figure out where would be the best place to run....

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Well, what are you looking for? If you arrive in Tehran area, you can go North for nice green mountains. We really noticed seeing the green turn into...

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Last post by Lovetheworld
Fri Nov 08, 2019 9:08 am
Items stolen around Qazvin

Last post by BartIna « Tue Nov 05, 2019 7:21 am

by BartIna » Tue Nov 05, 2019 7:21 am

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We are not posting this to scare anyone, just to make people aware. We are two cyclists, traveling through Iran from Astara to Tehran. Last...

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Last post by BartIna
Tue Nov 05, 2019 7:21 am
Selling a bicycle in Iran (or turkey)

Last post by sina_persian « Sat Nov 02, 2019 8:02 pm
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by Greentravelbug » Sun Oct 20, 2019 3:35 pm

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I am about to buy a bicycle, but since I have a deadline to go back home, I might have to sell it before I continue traveling overland by public...

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Hi there. I'm a cyclist in Tehran into bike business. I have helped travelers buying or selling bikes for touring also I run a bike rental in Tehran...

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Last post by sina_persian
Sat Nov 02, 2019 8:02 pm
Iranian visa for french citizens ?

Last post by Nemo73 « Thu Aug 29, 2019 2:55 pm

by Nemo73 » Thu Aug 29, 2019 2:55 pm

Hello,
I've just heard from Action-Visas, an agency which delivers worldwide visas, that french citizens need to register their fingerprints at the...

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Last post by Nemo73
Thu Aug 29, 2019 2:55 pm
Passenger train service Nakhchivan - Tabriz - Mashhad to be launched soon

Last post by Milad « Mon Aug 12, 2019 9:29 am
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by Provodnik » Fri Nov 18, 2016 8:38 pm

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A direct passenger train service from Nakhchivan to Mashhad via Tabriz might soon be started.

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Nakhchivan ready to put Nakhchivan-Mashhad...

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Note that this train has already been cancelled about a year ago.

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Last post by Milad
Mon Aug 12, 2019 9:29 am
Traveling with dogs in Iran, Pakistan

Last post by roro « Sat Jul 06, 2019 8:03 am
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by Spuntenka » Mon Jun 24, 2019 3:44 pm

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Hi is anyone know how is it traveling with dogs in Iran,Pakistan, India. Thanks.

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Sorry, I mean without ANY problem!

RR.

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Last post by roro
Sat Jul 06, 2019 8:03 am
Iran car insurance

Last post by Mirmiru « Sat Jun 15, 2019 7:47 am
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by SQRR » Tue Nov 10, 2015 8:18 am

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Does any one know if it's possible to get a car insurance for Iran at the border coming from Ashgabad?
I could not find any information so far, I...

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I crossed the border between Armenia (Agarak) and Iran (Norduz) in March 2018. I asked the Iranian customs officer how to buy a car insurance. As he...

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Last post by Mirmiru
Sat Jun 15, 2019 7:47 am
No bikes >250ccm / american brands allowed to enter Iran?

Last post by FlapsUp « Tue Jun 11, 2019 5:41 pm
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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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Apparently there is some movement. In the Facebook group Overland in Iran someone posted information, that the ban would be lifted if you are a...
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Last post by FlapsUp
Tue Jun 11, 2019 5:41 pm
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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Last post by USGallé
Thu May 16, 2019 3:31 pm
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 you used...

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Last post by roro
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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Last post by nabeelfarid
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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Last post by steven
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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Last post by MyleneK
Mon Apr 08, 2019 11:48 am
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. I...

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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

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