Is Iran Safe for First-Time Travelers?

Travel verdict: Do Not Travel. See the full safety scores, key risks and tips on this page.

Travel verdict: Do Not Travel. The scores and risks below say why.

Safety Scores

Overall Safety3/10

Crime Index4/10

Health & Medical5/10

Natural Disasters4/10

Arbitrary detention of foreign and dual nationals; Western passport holders at significant risk
Strict Islamic law; dress code violations can result in arrest
International sanctions make banking and logistics extremely difficult
Regional tensions and risk of military escalation with neighbors

Travel Verdict: Do Not Travel

Most Western governments advise against all travel; dual nationals face especially high detention risk

Medical care available in Tehran but limited elsewhere; sanctions complicate medical supply chains

International cards do not work due to sanctions; bring substantial cash in USD or EUR

Emergency: 110 (police), 115 (ambulance)

Updates for Iran will appear here as they are published. Every update cites official sources, so you can plan on it.