Preparation before traveling to Iran for Chinese citizens

Preparation for Chinese Citizens to Travel to Iran

1. Entry Instructions and Customs Regulations

Because Iran believes in Islam, customs prohibits Some goods enter the country, including:

Alcoholic beverages

Gambling equipment

Psychedelic drugs

Defamation of Islam and All books and audio-visual products with the image of Iran

Other items with special customs regulations

In addition, Iran implements currency control when entering the country, and immigrants must report to the bank at the airport office Submit a declaration form for the currency you carry. Iran has many famous products: pistachios, saffron, Persian carpets and other handicrafts. However, when leaving the country, the customs also has restrictions on outbound items:

? What can each outgoing person do? The maximum weight of pistachios carried is 10 kilograms: the maximum weight of saffron is 200 grams

? Each person leaving the country by air can only carry a carpet with an area of ??less than 6 square meters (travelers do not enjoy this rule) ), but if the carpet has historical or cultural value, it is prohibited to carry it out of the country

? Travelers whose destination is Syria or the United Arab Emirates are prohibited from carrying pistachios, saffron and carpets

? The maximum amount of cash a person can carry is US$1,000 or 500,000 rials. If the amount exceeds this amount, a certificate from the bank is required. It is prohibited to carry dinars (Iraq), rubles (Russia) or Afghan dollars (Afghanistan) out of the country

?The weight limit of precious metals (without inlaid gemstones) that travelers can carry out of the country is 150 grams (gold) and 3000 grams (silver)

?The following items are prohibited from leaving the country: antiques, authentic works of art, handwritten books , flat prints, calligraphy, miniature crafts, ancient coins, weapons, ammunition, military equipment, drugs

2. Visa instructions:

Commonly used visa types in Iran include:

< p> Entry visa: issued to businessmen, experts and scholars who come to Iran for a short period of time for business, culture or official duties. They can apply for one, two or multiple entries. Proof of business contacts is required when applying

? Tourist visa: issued to individuals or groups who come to Iraq to travel or visit relatives. When applying, a round-trip air ticket and proof of hotel registration in Iraq are required

? Transit visa: issued to immigrants going to a third country via Iraq. The time limit is short. When applying, you need to provide a confirmed air ticket to a third country and a legal third country visa

?Student visa: issued to students studying in Iraq, and you need to provide certificates from authorized educational institutions when applying

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Work visa: issued to workers coming to Iraq. When applying, the employer in Iraq must submit relevant materials to the competent authorities

Airport visa (transit): divided into two types: 72 hours and 48 hours , issued to tourists who need to stay due to transit. Relevant air tickets must be provided when applying

The basic requirements for applying for an Iran visa are: the applicant provides 2 completed application forms and 3 recent photos (women need to wear a headscarf) , passport (valid for at least six months), visa fee

3. Social security situation:

The social security situation in Iran is relatively good, but there have been cases where my Chinese-funded company was robbed and Theft. Chinese tourists visiting Iran should take good care of their belongings and do not carry large amounts of cash

4. Traffic conditions:

There are more than 3 million motor vehicles in Tehran, and the traffic is very congested. Traffic accidents are also common. You can take buses, subways and taxis to get around Tehran.

5. Emergency contact information with the embassy and relevant local departments:

Contact information with the embassy:

Telephone: 0098-21-2291240

Fax: 0098-21-2290690

Address: No.13, Narenjestan 7th, Pasdaran Ave, Tehran, Iran

Working hours: Every Sunday to Thursday 8:30-13:30 am, closed on Fridays and Saturdays

Emergency contact information with local departments:

Police: 110

First aid: 115

?Telephone inquiry: 118

?Time inquiry: 119

?Fire alarm: 125

?Night emergency: 191

?Car accident: 197

?Flight information: 199

6. Climate conditions:

Eastern Iran and the interior are continental subtropical grasslands and Desert climate, with severe changes in cold and heat, dry and hot summers, cold and windy winters; the western mountainous areas mostly have a subtropical Mediterranean climate, with an average annual rainfall of more than 500 mm; the eastern desert area reduces to about 100 mm; the climate in the Caspian Sea area is mild and humid, with an average annual rainfall The average rainfall on the Central Plateau is less than 100 mm.

7. Other issues that need attention:

Due to the characteristics of Iran’s religious country, Iran requires all women (except preschool children) on Iranian territory to wear headscarves and long clothes when going out. Outerwear, otherwise you may be punished. Men are not allowed to go out wearing shorts.

Iran is located in an earthquake-prone area and should take precautions. Due to the large number of motor vehicles, Tehran's air pollution is very serious and it is a severely polluted area in the world.

8. Nationality policy:

Iran’s Nationality Law stipulates that Iran does not recognize dual nationality.

9. Reference website:

Comprehensive website:

www.iranworld.com Iran World Network (English)

www.iranmania .com (English)

www.payvand.com (English)

Government departments:

www.mfa.gov.ir Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran (English, Persian)

www.irica.gov.ir Iranian Customs (English, Persian)

www.nioc.org Iranian Petroleum Ministry (English, Persian)

News media:

www.ima.com Iran News Agency (English)

www.irib.com Iran Audiovisual Organization (English, Persian)

Business Services:

www.irtp.com Iran Business Network (English)

www.iranfair.com Iran Export Development Center (English, Persian)

Transportation services:

www.iranair.com Iran Air (English)

www.tehranmetro.com Tehran Metro Company (English)

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In fact, you should not have too much luggage when studying abroad, because things purchased at home may not be suitable for use locally; and international students may often move due to changing schools or other factors, and it is difficult to move when they first arrive in another place. I am a student and don’t have many friends. I have to move a lot of things, which is very difficult. On the contrary, money is more practical. It is best to prepare hundreds of dollars in cash for international students so that they will have money available when the money order cannot be cashed immediately.

The luggage you need to carry is mainly divided into two categories, one is daily necessities and the other is school supplies. Basically, the things you carry in different countries are the same, with slight adjustments based on the climate and environment of the country you are visiting.

Daily necessities generally include: seasonal coats, socks, single tops, casual shirts, jeans, pajamas, underwear, underwear, leather shoes, sports shoes, slippers, a formal suit, short-sleeved shirts, T-shirts, Sun hats, sunglasses, belts, swimsuits, alarm clocks, batteries, chargers, conversion sockets and transformers, thin quilts, sheets/bed covers, toiletries, nail clippers, razors and emergency medicines. In addition, you can bring digital cameras, digital cameras Items such as cameras and MP3s. If you are renting an apartment by yourself, you will also need to bring simple kitchen supplies.

School supplies generally include: laptop (recommended), floppy disk, burnable CD, various Chinese software, such as: window system disk, word, photoshop? two dozen pencils (2B and HB), eraser, ballpoint pen Several water-based pens (signature pens), colored pens, electronic dictionaries and individual calculators, several folders, large schoolbags, glasses, rulers, small scissors, utility knives, etc.