1. Do women have to dress Chador ?
No, it is not necessary to wear a Chador unless one wants to visit a holy Shrine . They should wear a wide clothing coat as long as their knees. There are no limitations on the color or material.

2. Do women have to wear scarf ?
Yes, the head scarf should cover the hair .

3. Is it forbidden to wear a tie or a bow – tie ?
No, it is not .

4. Are men allowed to wear short trousers ?
Yes, They are allowed .

5. Is it possible to bring alcoholic beverages to Iran ?
No, it is forbidden to bring and enjoy alcohol .It is well worth mentioning that Narcotic is strictly forbidden, too.

6. Is it safe to drink the water from the tap ?
The tap water is drinkable, but it contains minerals . It is recommended to have mineral water .

7. What is the Iranian currency ?
It is Rial . In daily trade, Iranians use an older unit called Tooman is the unit for 10 Rials .

8. Where can I exchange money ?
You can exchange at the airport or any bank or Exchange shops .

9. Is it possible to pay by a credit card ?
No, Master card and Visa card are not accepted .

10. Are there Telephone, Fax, E-mail and Internet ?
Yes, there are, except mobile telephones do not work in Iran .

11. Are women allowed to drive within Iran ?
Yes, they are .

12. Are international driving licenses accepted by the police .
Yes, they are .

13. Are roads in good condition ?
Yes, they are .

14. Is the power supply 220 volts 50 cycles AC. ?
Yes, it is. the power socket outlets are 2 round circles, in which a plug with two pins can be inserted .

15. Is it necessary to keep the copy of the form after stamping by passport control of the air port ?
Yes, please keep it until the day of your departure, when it will be collected by the passport control again . In case you lose your copy, please let the guide know.

16. Can I have handy cam or recording device ?
Yes, please announce it at the custom, so that you receive a filming Permits for Iran .

17. Are there taxis or local transports available ?
Yes, there are, but no taximeters in most of them . It is advisable to agree one a fare before hand. The majority of the taxi drivers speak Farsi. The airport taxi are a little more expensive than street . for Traveling between the cities one use taxi service, buses, railway and air craft .

18. Are there international mail services ?
Yes, there are .

19. Are there English news paper and magazines ?
Yes, there are .

20. Are you allowed to take photos of military areas or some holy places?
No, you are not .

21. Do most police men speak English?
No, most of them only speak Farsi, but they are very helpful.

22. Can I take photos of religious Iranian families, specially women?
No, please ask before taking photos .