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Iran has stopped issuing visas for US, UK and Canadian passports

Last post by steven « Fri Nov 25, 2016 6:05 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 Colhoun,

did not want to leave this question unanswered but I could not find out a definitive answer for you. I asked 2 people and they both said...
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Fri Nov 25, 2016 6:05 am
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
Buying a car in iran.

Last post by Liamarthur « Wed Jul 18, 2018 11:00 am

by Liamarthur » Wed Jul 18, 2018 11:00 am

Hello, my friend and I are going to Iran in December for a couple of months, and we thought it might be a good idea to buy a car. We were going to do...

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Wed Jul 18, 2018 11:00 am
LOI for Iran visa by key2persia

Last post by steven « Wed Jun 27, 2018 2:43 am
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by Camille&Christophe » Sat Jul 15, 2017 9:41 am

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Hi,

I'm just starting to get a visa for Iran, from Turkey (french passports). I'm traveling with my wife in a camper.
I read on Caravanistan that...

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Hi Peter,

I don't know the answer to your questions. I have asked CrazyDre, our local visa specialist, to look into it, but he has not replied...
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Wed Jun 27, 2018 2:43 am
Iran for vegetarians/vegans

Last post by steven « Sat Jun 23, 2018 2:32 am

by steven » Sat Jun 23, 2018 2:32 am

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

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Sat Jun 23, 2018 2:32 am
Buying fuel in Iran

Last post by RonaldK « Sun Jun 17, 2018 7:58 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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Traveling now in Iran. No need for a card, just IRR cash.
Quality is ok but lower on octane. Octane booster sometimes helps performances, you can...

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Sun Jun 17, 2018 7:58 am
New rule for self drive (early 2018) for Can/UK/Us??

Last post by steven « Fri Jun 01, 2018 8:33 am
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by Nomadpath » Wed May 30, 2018 1:48 am

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Hi all,

I spoke today with somebody in Iran, who seems to stay close to the overlanding scene. I asked a few questions about getting a guide to...

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Keep us up to date if you learn more!

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Fri Jun 01, 2018 8:33 am
Train from Caucasus to Iran

Last post by Milad « Wed May 02, 2018 3:31 pm
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by Spailpin.Fanach » Thu Apr 12, 2018 3:21 pm

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Hi all

I'm planning a trip this autumn from Russia, across central Asia to the Caucasus via Baku and then to Iran, Turkey and home to Dublin by...

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Annother chunk of information: BTK is not yet operational, but that's irrelevant for your route, as there are year round night trains from Baku to...

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Wed May 02, 2018 3:31 pm
How to receive documents from Europe to Iran?

Last post by Lovetheworld « Mon Apr 23, 2018 2:43 pm
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by Claudia » Thu Dec 07, 2017 9:13 am

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Hey everyone,
We need to receive documents from Germany in Iran. Does anyone have an idea how to send them in a safe manner? We heard that DHL is...

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If it is passports, then it might be difficult. I'm having a flashback to someone with the same name and nationality who was not able to get their...

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Mon Apr 23, 2018 2:43 pm
Train from Iranian Astara to Rest of Rail Network

Last post by Spailpin.Fanach « Mon Apr 16, 2018 2:25 pm
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by Spailpin.Fanach » Sun Apr 15, 2018 8:56 am

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Hi

I see from the Iranian rail network map, that there's a connection from Astara and Rasht to the rest of the Iranian rail network. However, when I...

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Many thanks.

Bus is fine although train is better, in my opinion.

Is the station at Rasht open and does it connect with the rest of the Iranian...

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Mon Apr 16, 2018 2:25 pm
Entering Iran on pilgrimage visa

Last post by steven « Sun Apr 01, 2018 1:42 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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@sekimdr: Unless I am mistaken, you were on a tourist visa, not a pllgrimage visa. That's different of course.

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Sun Apr 01, 2018 1:42 pm
Good app/website for booking Iran budget hotels/guesthouses etc?

Last post by sekimdr « Wed Mar 21, 2018 6:16 am
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by KaYe » Sat Sep 16, 2017 2:46 am

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Hi there

We are going to cycle through Iran very soon and where wondering if there is an app or website to find budget accommodation like...

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sfiran.com was most helpful.
It provides maps and facilities about hotels. It does not provide booking, but we can know which hotel is the best for...

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Wed Mar 21, 2018 6:16 am
British registered motorcycle

Last post by sekimdr « Wed Mar 21, 2018 6:02 am
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by Cardinal cruiser » Sat Dec 16, 2017 11:44 am

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Hi,
I’m planning to go to Iran overland in 2018. I’m a danish national with a danish passport but my motorcycle is registered in the UK.
Is that...

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Hi,
I met two UK bikers in Chogazanbil, Iran in June, 2016. They were riding UK registered motorbikes.
This is the posting.

Good luck~

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Wed Mar 21, 2018 6:02 am
Bandar Abbas - Darya Hotel

Last post by Lutnistas1969 « Fri Mar 16, 2018 8:19 pm

by Lutnistas1969 » Fri Mar 16, 2018 8:19 pm

Hello,
has someone coincidentally the e-mail for the Darya Hotel in Bandar Abbas?
I can find the telephone number, but not the e-mail

Than you for...

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Fri Mar 16, 2018 8:19 pm
Cycling girls in Iran

Last post by steven « Tue Feb 27, 2018 2:42 am
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by Joanna Kaszewiak » Fri Feb 17, 2017 8:19 pm

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Contrary to some information coming the country, THERE ARE NO OBSTACLES FOR WOMEN (TOURISTS) TO CYCLE IN IRAN, EVEN SOLO. I say tourists because I’ve...

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I think this is true of all women traveling solo in Iran. Of course, as a cyclist, you stand out and come to unusual, deserted places. So even more...

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Tue Feb 27, 2018 2:42 am
Iran Visa In Pakistan - Online Application

Last post by steven « Wed Dec 06, 2017 9:31 am
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by sasa » Tue Dec 05, 2017 11:54 am

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I am thinking about travelling in early 2018. I plan to take a road trip in Iran via bus or a train across the country. I am confused about the new...

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Hi sasa,

here are the embassy reports for Islamabad

Not sure where you read that Pakistanis are not available for e-visa. E-visa is valid for all...

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Wed Dec 06, 2017 9:31 am
10 day cycling tour in Iran: looking for a route

Last post by steven « Wed Nov 15, 2017 7:34 am
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by SHK » Sun Oct 29, 2017 5:58 pm

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Dear Caravanistan Travelers,

I am planning a cycle tour in Iran beginning mid March.

- Available time minus days for flights, domestic transport,...

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I can say that Shiraz- Yazd -Esfahan is a sort of rocky desert: I would not say it is beautiful scenery.

I have not done the other 2 routes so...

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Wed Nov 15, 2017 7:34 am
URGENT - travel insurance for IRAN

Last post by tatterdemalion « Wed Nov 01, 2017 5:04 pm
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by timagius91 » Wed Nov 01, 2017 10:35 am

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I'm Australian and currently applying for Iranian Visa in Dushanbe. I didn't realise travel insurance was compulsory. However travel insurance is...

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There is this one, which I haven't used by certainly meets the travelling criteria - double check for Iranian coverage.

Also, (at least) one of...

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Wed Nov 01, 2017 5:04 pm
Seeking Travel Buddy Iran - Turkemistan (maybe Baku) in November

Last post by lessness « Thu Sep 07, 2017 6:27 pm
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by damian.gatoux » Sat Aug 12, 2017 9:21 am

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Hi everyone,

I am glad to be back here and on the road soon! :-)

This year, I want to visit Iran and Turkmenistan , for about 4-5 weeks. I plan...

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It might be useful for you to know, that according to last reports Turkmen embassy in Baku does not issuing transit visas. They can either issue a...

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Thu Sep 07, 2017 6:27 pm
Camper trip to Iran via Turkey

Last post by steven « Thu Aug 24, 2017 2:34 am
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by Dimitrios » Sun Aug 20, 2017 12:55 pm

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Hello, we are planning a trip with our campervan from Greece to Iran. our plan is to enter Iran from Turkey and we still have a few questions:
1)I...

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Ask one of the tour operators about the process if you are interested in using their services. Otherwise, the process is like other borders: fill in...

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Last post by steven View the latest post
Thu Aug 24, 2017 2:34 am
Questions in connection with VISA application

Last post by steven « Tue Aug 01, 2017 2:00 am
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by rasm313d » Tue Jul 18, 2017 11:00 am

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Dear Sirs.

A friend and I are planning a 20 day trip to Iran starting mid september. We are going to apply through the Iranian Embassy in...

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Hi,

Afghans are difficult customers in every country in the world. Not sure what Iran does with visas for Afghans, I am sure they have some special...

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Tue Aug 01, 2017 2:00 am
Dual citizenship for Iran Visa

Last post by Jejune_vagabond « Mon Jul 17, 2017 8:30 am
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by bicycletraveller » Sat May 20, 2017 4:23 am

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Hello,

I have dual citizenship with the US and South Korea. Because of the current political climate I'm being more cautious with my trip plans. Has...

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Hey, dual citizen here, American and Spanish born in the US. Had no problem applying for Iran VISA in Ankara with my Spanish Passport. For birthplace...

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Mon Jul 17, 2017 8:30 am
Cycling Tehran to Shiraz in July - how warm?

Last post by bodenseeoverlander « Sat Jul 08, 2017 9:30 am
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by Fairmount » Fri Jul 07, 2017 1:01 pm

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Hello everyone

I am currently in Tehran, visiting a bunch of embassies and doing some regular sightseeing in between. After this I want to visit...

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And if people talk about 40 ... it's 40 degrees in the shadow! This means the road will be hot as hell! We drive in a Land Rover and it is ... way...

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Sat Jul 08, 2017 9:30 am
Iran visa on arrival, second visit

Last post by steven « Sat Jun 17, 2017 1:55 pm
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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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No, you should be fine. There are lots of Iran-lovers continuously weaving in and out of the country, especially French seem to be afflicted with...

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Sat Jun 17, 2017 1:55 pm
Mobile phone SIM in Iran

Last post by Radelman « Thu Jun 15, 2017 11:12 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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Irancell has good serivice, also in English. A phone app and people in the callcenter also speaks english. You can buy a tourist SIM card with a...

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Thu Jun 15, 2017 11:12 am

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