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Nationals of Israel or holders of passports containing a visa for Israel (either valid or expired) will be refused entry under all circumstances. Women judged to be dressed immodestly will be refused entry.

Passport valid for six months beyond stay required by all.

Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of Turkey for stays of up to three months;
(b) nationals of Malaysia and Singapore may obtain a visa on arrival, free of charge, for stays of up to two weeks;
(c) transit passengers continuing their journey within 12 hours provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport. Transit passengers continuing their journey within 48 hours (under the above conditions) can obtain a transit visa on arrival against a fee of US$40, or within 72 hours for US$30.

Tourist/Business/Pilgrimage: £61 (single-entry); £68 (double-entry). Business (multiple-entry): £79 (three months); £90 (six months); £90 (one year). Transit: £61. The above prices are for UK nationals; fees vary according to nationality of applicant.

Tourist, Business and Pilgrimage visas are issued for stays of up to one month and are valid for three months from date of authorisation. Transit visas are valid for five days. Applications for renewal or extension should be made to the Iranian Embassy.

Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Passport/Visa Information for details.

(a) Valid passport with a minimum of two blank pages to affix visa. (b) Two application forms. (c) Two passport-size photos (women should be photographed wearing the hejab – Islamic head dress). (d) For postal applications, self-addressed registered delivery envelope. (e) Proof of fee payment (payable by postal order or banker’s draft to the ‘Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran’, or by direct payment into the Embassy bank account at Melli Bank plc, 98A Kensington High Street, London W8 4SG, UK, or by credit card, form to be filled in and sent with application). Pilgrimage: (a)-(e) and, (f) Letter of introduction signed by the Head of an Islamic Centre. Business: (a)-(e) and, (f) Letter of invitation from the sponsoring company in Iran, authorised and given a reference number by the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The applicant should allow five working days before contacting the appropriate Embassy/Consulate with this reference number.

A minimum of four weeks. A pilgrimage visa may only take two weeks to process.

All visitors wishing to stay for more than three months must obtain a residence permit. Application must be made within eight days of arrival to Police Headquarters or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tehran.

Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the UK
16 Prince’s Gate, London SW7 1PT, UK
Tel: (020) 7225 3000.
Website: www.iran-embassy.org.uk
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1700.

Iranian Consulate in the UK
50 Kensington Court, Kensington High Street, London W8 5DB, UK
Tel: (020) 7937 5225 or (0906) 302 0600 (visa section).
Website: www.iran-embassy.org.uk
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 0900-1300, Fri 0900-1200.

Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations
622 Third Avenue, 34th Floor, New York, NY 10017, USA
Tel: (212) 687 2020.
Website: www.un.int/iran

Interests Section of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the USA
c/o The Embassy of Pakistan, 2209 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA
Tel: (202) 965 4990.
Website: www.daftar.org

238 Sindokht Street, Fatemi Avenue, Tehran, Iran
Tel: (21) 643 5650.
Website: www.itto.org

257 Ostad Motahari Avenue, Ghaem Magham Farahni Street, Cross Road, Tehran, Iran
Tel: (21) 873 9819 or 6762-5.
Website: www.irantouristco.com

16 Prince’s Gate, London SW7 1PT, UK
Tel: (020) 7225 3000.
Website: www.iran-embassy.org.uk
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1700.

50 Kensington Court, Kensington High Street, London W8 5DB, UK
Tel: (020) 7937 5225 or (0906) 302 0600 (visa section).
Website: www.iran-embassy.org.uk
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 0900-1300, Fri 0900-1200.

622 Third Avenue, 34th Floor, New York, NY 10017, USA
Tel: (212) 687 2020.
Website: www.un.int/iran

c/o The Embassy of Pakistan, 2209 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA
Tel: (202) 965 4990.
Website: www.daftar.org

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A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from all travellers coming from infected areas.

Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is no longer a condition of entry to Iran. However, cholera is a serious risk in this country and precautions are essential. Up-to-date advice should be sought before deciding whether these precautions should include vaccination as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness; see the Health appendix for further information.

Immunisation against typhoid is advised.

Limited malaria risk exists from March to November in rural areas of the provinces of Sistan-Baluchestan, Hormozgan and Kerman (tropical part); in some areas north of the Zagros mountains and in western and southwestern regions during the summer months. Resistance to chloroquine and sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine has been reported in the malignant falciparum strain. The recommended prophylaxis is chloroquine in the vivax risk areas; chloroquine plus proguanil in the falciparum risk areas.

Mains water is normally chlorinated, and whilst relatively safe, may cause mild abdominal upsets. Bottled water is available and is advised for the first few weeks of the stay. Pasteurised milk is available; unpasteurised milk should be boiled. Powdered or tinned milk is available and is advised, but make sure that it is reconstituted with pure water. Avoid dairy products which are likely to have been made from unboiled milk. Only eat well-cooked meat and fish, preferably served hot. Salad and mayonnaise may carry increased risk. Vegetables should be cooked and fruit peeled.

Bilharzia (schistosomiasis) is present in southwestern Iran. Avoid swimming and paddling in stagnant water; swimming pools which are well chlorinated and maintained are safe. Diarrhoeal diseases such as dysentery, giardiasis and typhoid fever are common. Tick-borne relapsing fever, cutaneaous leishmaniasis and hepatitis A and B occur. Trachoma is reported to be common.
Rabies is present. For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice without delay. For more information, consult the Health appendix.

Health facilities are limited in remote areas. Medical insurance is essential.

Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2006-June 2007 period.
Jan 10 2006 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice). Jan 19 Eid al-Ghadir-al Khom. Jan 31 Islamic New Year. Feb 9 Ashoura. Feb 11 Victory of the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Mar 20 Oil Nationalisation Day. Mar 21 Nowrooz (Iranian New Year). Mar 29 Death of the Prophet and Martyrdom of Imam Hassan. Apr 1 Islamic Republic Day. Apr 2 Sizdah-Bedar (Public Outing Day to end Nowrooz). Apr 11 Prophet’s Birthday and Imam Sadeq. Jun 4 Death of Imam Khomeini. Jun 5 Anniversary of Uprising Against the Shah. Aug 8 Birthday of Iman Ali. Aug 22 Leilat al-Meiraj (Ascension of the Prophet). Sep 9 Birthday of Imam Mahdi. Oct 15 Martyrdom of Imam Ali. Oct 20 Quds Day. Oct 22-24 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). Nov 18 Martyrdom of Imam Sadeq. Dec 31 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice).
Jan 20 2007 Islamic New Year. Jan 30 Ashoura. Feb 11 Victory of the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Mar 20 Oil Nationalisation Day. Mar 21 Nowrooz (Iranian New Year). Mar 31 Prophet's Birthday and Imam Sadeq. Apr 1 Islamic Republic Day. Apr 2 Sizdah-Bedar (Public Outing Day to end Nowrooz). Jun 4 Death of Imam Khomeini. Jun 5 Anniversary of Uprising Against the Shah.

Note: Some extra dates in 2007 to be confirmed.

Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Eid al-Fitr, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Many restaurants are closed during the day and there may be restrictions on smoking and drinking. Some disruption may continue into Eid al-Fitr itself. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha may last anything from two to 10 days, depending on the region. For more information see the World of Islam appendix.