Enter in Iran with alcohol

[Aurelie]

Hi,

I don't know if someone can answer this but I would like to buy 2 little bottles of cognac here in Kyrgyzstan. I might go later to Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan (if I can get a visa) and Iran. Would they let me in with alcohol in my bag? Specially in Iran? I know it's forbidden but as it's a souvenir from KG i thiught that maybe they could do an exception.

Thanks

[steven]

I really don't see how that's gonna work, to be honest. Imagine if you bring a pack of heroin back to France from Afghanistan, as a souvenir. Same thing

[Aurelie]

Hahaha you made my day!

But I should be ok for Tajikistan or even Uzbekistan, right?

Otherwise, can you send it by post?

[steven]

Yes, there it's no problem. You can send it by post, as long as the postman does not drink it you will be fine.

I did learn because of your question that Armenians in Iran are allowed to brew their own alcohol, so if you can somehow pose as a convincing Armenian, you may have a chance...

[Aurelie]

I don't really look like an Armenian and I don't think I will find one to help me. I just gave up as I'm not sure about my plan.

Thanks anyway (and for your humour)