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

Last post by bwv812 « Wed Feb 27, 2019 8:20 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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I guess I'm more cautious than Steven, but my feeling is that if there's any chance that your actions can have negative repercussions for your...
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Wed Feb 27, 2019 8:20 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!

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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
Visiting Iran during Ramadan

Last post by jafari3113 « Thu Feb 21, 2019 11:58 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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Hi Leo
Eating food in this month has some limitations. However, you can find easily the restaurants. Places and all tourism spots are available. I...

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Thu Feb 21, 2019 11:58 am
Iran visa rejections Q&A

Last post by edoardo « Thu Feb 14, 2019 4:42 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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Dear all, I could fly in and get my VOA without problem even if my application in Italy was rejected.
Thanks
Edoardo

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Thu Feb 14, 2019 4:42 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
British Pakistani (Dual National)

Last post by steven « Mon Dec 24, 2018 5:54 am
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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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I think so, at least I don't know of any rule that says otherwise. IMO you should be fine.

Please let us know what happened, would be useful for...

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Mon Dec 24, 2018 5:54 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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Tue Dec 18, 2018 6:31 am
Buying fuel in Iran

Last post by Elki « Mon Dec 17, 2018 3:11 pm
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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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we crossed Iran north to south from early Sept to early Nov 2018 with a big rig. we made it an habit to fill up once we used 200 Liters of Diesel....

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Mon Dec 17, 2018 3:11 pm
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
No bikes >250ccm / american brands allowed to enter Iran?

Last post by TCS « Fri Nov 09, 2018 7:39 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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Just want to make a correction.
TCS is still issuing CPD for Iran.
We just transmitted the information from the FIA that the entry of Motorcycles...

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Fri Nov 09, 2018 7:39 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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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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Last post by Mohammad Afshar View the latest post
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
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
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

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