Iran travel guide
Capital: Tehran.
Visa for Indian passport holders
Visa on arrival.
Before you go to Iran
- Currency
- IRR ﷼
- ATM fees
- Not applicable - no ATM in Iran will accept a foreign card
Cities in Iran
- Tehran Capital and largest city of Iran, gateway for international arrivals, home to the National Museum, Golestan Palace and the Grand Bazaar.
- Isfahan Former Safavid capital renowned for Persian architecture, centered on the UNESCO-listed Naqsh-e Jahan Square.
- Shiraz City of poets and gardens, and the gateway to the Persepolis UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Yazd Desert city of wind-catchers and mudbrick architecture, centre of Zoroastrian heritage in Iran.
Frequently asked questions about Iran
- Do Indian citizens need a visa for Iran?
- Visa on arrival.
- What currency is used in Iran?
- The currency in Iran is the Iranian Rial. ₹1 is about 17,855 ﷼.
- Can I use cards and ATMs in Iran?
- Typical ATM fees: Not applicable - no ATM in Iran will accept a foreign card.
- What is the capital of Iran?
- The capital of Iran is Tehran. Time there: IST - 2 h.