1. What is the Iranian currency?
  2. Where can I exchange money?
  3. Is it possible to pay by a credit card?
  4. How women have to wear?
  5. Is there any limitation to the import or export of foreign currency?
  6. Is tap water drinkable in Iran?
  7. Is power supply 220 V. or 110 V. in Iran?
  8. Are there any English newspapers and TV channels in Iran?
  9. Are there any limitations in taking souvenirs out of Iran?

 

  1. What is the Iranian currency?
    It is Rial.
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  2. Where can I exchange money?
    You can exchange money at the airport or bank or exchange shops.
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  3. Is it possible to pay by a credit card?
    It is not common, but you can pay by a credit card in some 5 star hotels. It is better to pay in cash.
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  4. How women have to wear?
    They should wear a wide clothing coat as long as their knees and the head scarf.
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  5. Is there any limitation to the import or export of foreign currency?
    No, there is no limitation of the import or export of foreign currency by tourists except that its amount needs to be declared upon arrival.
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  6. Is tap water drinkable in Iran?
    In many cities such as Tehran it is safe to drink tap water, but in some cities tap water is not drinkable. Mineral water is available everywhere.
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  7. Is power supply 220 V. or 110 V. in Iran?
    220 V.
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  8. Are there any English newspapers and TV channels in Iran?
    There are some English newspapers daily published in Iran and in most of 4star and 5 star hotels some English TV channels are available.
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  9. Are there any limitations in taking souvenirs out of Iran?
    Not unless it is considered as an antique object and as for carpets each person is allowed to take up to 12 sqm carpet.
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