Matters needing attention in going to Iran

The following information is from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China.

Instructions for China citizens to go to Iran

First, special reminder

(1) China's domestic public security situation is generally good and safe, but citizens are occasionally robbed, stolen or robbed of money and things by thieves while walking. According to Iraqi official statistics, there are currently 150-200 cases of theft and robbery in Tehran every day, and the police attach great importance to it and intensify the crackdown. My citizens need special attention after coming to Iraq.

(2) Iran is a country where politics and religion are integrated, and strict Islamic rules are implemented. Foreigners must respect and abide by these rules.

(3) Iranians pay attention to hygiene and rarely have infectious diseases. In 2006, a bird was found to be infected with avian influenza, but no one was infected.

(4) Iran is an earthquake-prone area, so it is necessary to have common sense of earthquake prevention and take precautions.

(5) Iraq is highly civilized, quiet, spitting, and polite to people.

Two. Visa, entry and customs

(1) visa

1. China citizens holding diplomatic and official passports are exempt from visas and stay for 30 days. Holders of business passports and personal passports must apply for visas from Iraqi embassies and consulates abroad in advance, and the stay period is generally 30 days. If it is necessary to extend their visas, they must apply to the foreign affairs police before their visa stay expires. Overstaying will result in a daily fine of 30 Wan Li dollars (about 34 US dollars). If you engage in illegal business or labor services, you must pay a huge fine to the labor department and the financial department before leaving the country.

2. Iran has become a destination country for China citizens to travel at their own expense. With a round-trip air ticket, you can apply for a landing tourist visa at Teheran, Shiraz, Isfahan, Tabrizi, Mashhad and other airports, staying for 7 days, taking a photo, and the handling fee is 50 dollars. If you need to extend your stay, you should apply in advance.

3. When applying for a work visa, you need to provide the application approval submitted by the Iranian employer to the competent department. To apply for a visa to study abroad, you must provide proof of an authorized educational institution. To apply for a transit visa, you must provide a valid third-country visa and a confirmed air ticket to a third country.

4. The basic requirements for applying for a visa are: the applicant should provide two completed application forms, three recent photos (women must wear headscarves), passport (valid for at least half a year) and visa fee.

5. The visa office of the Iranian Embassy in China only accepts visa applications on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9: 00 am to12: 00 am. Applicants must submit their passports, application forms, bank checks and related application materials in person. Only one person is allowed to apply for an expedited visa every Monday. The expedited visa fee is 840 yuan RMB per person, and the approval time is 72 hours. Only ordinary visa applications are accepted every Tuesday. The visa fee is 460 yuan RMB per person, and the approval time is within 7 days.

(2) Enter

1. Passengers can usually carry personal belongings. Some valuables need to be declared by customs officials and recorded in their personal passports. The recorded articles cannot be sold and must be presented when leaving the country. If it is lost or stolen, relevant proof of loss shall be presented.

2. It is forbidden to bring any alcoholic drinks, pork and its products into the country, or you will be punished.

3. Other articles that are not allowed to be brought into the country include: gambling tools, ecstasy, guns, pornographic books and periodicals, all books and audio-visual products that denigrate the image of Islam and Iran.

Animals and plants brought into China shall be subject to animal and plant quarantine at the airport.

5. Entry currency is controlled in Iran, and immigrants must submit a currency declaration form to the bank office at the airport.

(3) Customs

1. Each outbound person is allowed to carry pistachio10kg, 200g of saffron, 50g of precious metal (gold)150g and 3000mg of silver. Show me the receipt when you bring caviar.

2. It is forbidden to take pistachios, saffron and carpets out of Syria and the United Arab Emirates.

3. Each person can take Persian carpets not exceeding 12 square meters out of the country and show the invoice, but if the carpets have historical or cultural value, they are not allowed to take them out of the country.

4. Immigrants can carry up to $65,438+0,000 in cash. If the cash exceeds this amount, you need a bank certificate.

5. The following items are prohibited from leaving the country: antiques, rare books, weapons, ammunition, military equipment and drugs.

Iii. Security situation and public security situation

(1) To ensure safety, try not to enter Iran by land from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq and Iran.

(2) After coming to Iraq, try to avoid going to remote areas alone, and if necessary, it is best to be accompanied by local people. After coming to Iraq, you should take good care of your belongings, especially your identity documents, and don't carry a lot of cash with you.

(3) Carrying identity documents (preferably a copy of passport, it is more troublesome to apply for a replacement visa after the original is lost) to cope with the investigation by law enforcement officers. You must keep calm during the interrogation and don't clash with the police. It is worth noting that you may sometimes encounter fake policemen. At this time, you should carefully judge whether his questions and further actions are illegal, pay attention to preserving relevant evidence, write down important features and information, and call the police in time.

(4) plainclothes policemen try to refuse when checking foreign exchange and passports, but they can express their willingness to go to the nearest police station to solve the problem.

(5) If you are detained or arrested by the Iraqi police for any reason, you have the right to ask the police to help you get in touch with the Embassy of China so as to get help in time.

Four, common diseases and medical conditions

Malaria is a frequently-occurring disease. The medical conditions in big cities are good, the drug supply is sufficient, the quality is good, and the price is moderate; Foreigners have no medical insurance. The amount of travel insurance stipulated by the government is about $30,000, but the procedures for handling travel insurance and claims are very complicated.

Verb (abbreviation for verb) local customs and regulations

(1) Clothing: Women (except preschool children) must wear headscarves (including during the flight of Iran Airlines). Wear a long-sleeved, loose and opaque coat or trench coat. On formal occasions, you must wear a long dark trench coat, and your legs and ankles should not be exposed. Men are not allowed to go out wearing vests or shorts.

(2) Diet: Do not drink or eat pork or dog meat. During Muslim Ramadan, even non-Muslims are not allowed to eat, drink or smoke in public places during the day (before sunrise to after sunset).

(3) Gambling and prostitution are not allowed in Iran, and women are not allowed to engage in singing, dancing and other occupations. According to Islamic law, people who steal other people's property will be punished. Anyone who commits armed robbery and rape will be sentenced to death. There must be no fraud in any form in the sale of goods.

(4) Men should not take the initiative to shake hands with Iranian women, and women generally do not take the initiative to shake hands with Iranian men; If a woman shakes hands, a man should respond politely.

(5) Iranians don't like close physical contact with foreigners, so don't hold hands with Iranians (for example, when taking pictures). Don't touch the child's head with your hands. You can't give a thumbs-up when weighing. It is impolite to point your index finger at others when you are talking. Iranians hate loud noises. Use your right hand when accepting things, because your left hand is considered unclean. Iranians are very hygienic, and spitting and littering are even less common. Eating garlic or exhaled gas can cause disgust, which is considered as a sign of lack of cultivation.

(6) Men and women must be separated when taking the bus, and women should take the back of the bus. There are women-only carriages in the subway, and men are not allowed to enter, but women can take men's carriages. You can mix seats by taxi.

Intransitive verb price and supply

(1) The Iranian market is relatively abundant, and the prices are generally higher than those in China. For example, beef and mutton are about 50 yuan per kilogram;

(2) The exchange rate between local currency and US dollar is: US$ 65,438+0 ≈ 965,438+000 rials. In addition, credit cards such as Visa and Master and traveler's checks cannot be used in Iran.

Seven. Transportation and travel

(1) The eastern and inland areas of Iran belong to continental subtropical grassland and desert climate, with great changes in temperature, dry heat in summer and cold and windy in winter; Most of the western mountainous areas have subtropical Mediterranean climate, with an average annual rainfall of more than 500 mm; The eastern desert area is about100 mm; The climate around the Caspian Sea is mild and humid, with the average annual rainfall exceeding 1000mm and the average rainfall in the central plateau below1000 mm.

The capital Tehran (Persian meaning warm slope) is surrounded by mountains on three sides. It's not too cold in winter, and it seldom blows. The lowest temperature is MINUS 4 degrees, and the highest is 42 degrees in summer. Due to the large number of motor vehicles, poor condition and serious air pollution, it is a seriously polluted area in the world.

(2) There are more than 3 million motor vehicles in Tehran, Iran, with heavy traffic. If you don't obey the traffic rules, it is common to fight for roads, and there are many traffic accidents. Walking in the street, you should pay special attention to safety.

(3) Major cities have convenient transportation, except airplanes, road transportation is the main mode of transportation, and the railway industry is underdeveloped. The plane is older, the car is similar to the domestic coach, and the station wagon is not as comfortable as the domestic one. The main direct and indirect routes with China: Beijing-Tehran, Tehran-Qatar-Beijing, Tehran-Dubai-Beijing, Tehran-Dubai-Shanghai, Tehran-Dubai-Thailand-Hong Kong-Beijing. Recently, China Southern Airlines will open round-trip flights from Beijing to Urumqi to Tehran.

(4) The main tourist cities are Tehran, Isfahan, Shiraz and Mashhad.

(5) There are three Chinese restaurants in Tehran: Zhonghua, Jinlong and Golden Lion.

(6) Due to the geographical characteristics of Iran, the temperature difference between different places is quite large throughout the year, so the off-season of foreign tourists depends on the choice of tourist sites. Generally, in the coastal areas of the Persian Gulf, winter is the peak season, summer and autumn are suitable along the Caspian Sea, summer is better in the east and west, and spring and autumn are the best in the middle, southeast, south and southwest. However, large-scale festivals such as the Iranian New Year are the peak season for domestic tourism in Iran, which should be avoided as much as possible, and other times are not crowded.

(7) Iran's tourist attractions are scattered, and the time spent on the road is much longer than the time spent visiting; Iran's tourism industry has a general level of software and hardware; Iranian tourism companies only provide English tour guides, but no Chinese tour guides; According to the unbalanced development of Iran's tourism industry, try to consider several tourist center cities in Iran and avoid going to border provinces or remote areas.

(8) Iran is not allowed to take photos or videos in non-tourist areas, otherwise it will bring great trouble.

Eight, study and work

(1) The main universities in Iran are Teheran University, Islamic azad University, Talbi Yatmo Daraise University, Iranian University of Science and Technology, Mashhad Ferdowsi University, Shiraz University and Khomeini International University (Imam Khomeini International University).

(2) To apply for studying abroad, you can apply directly to Iranian cultural institutions abroad. After obtaining the permission of the Ministry of Higher Education, they generally have to enter three language centers for training.

(3) China people are mainly engaged in the technology and management of labor and project contracting, and it is extremely difficult for manual foreign workers to enter except Afghan refugees. Applications for work visas and extensions must be submitted by Iranian owners. Applying for a work visa has harsh conditions and complicated procedures. If you are found to work in Iraq without a work visa, you will be severely punished by the Ministry of Labor. Iraq implements an exit visa system, and foreigners holding work visas must apply for exit permits.

Nine. Immigration and nationality

(1) Iran does not recognize dual nationality. According to Iranian civil law, a China woman will automatically become an Iranian citizen after she marries an Iranian, and her Iranian passport will be confiscated. After living in Iran, the original passport will be returned to the Embassy of China for cancellation.

(2) The children of China women who are married to Iranians have Iranian nationality and no other nationality. Children must be under the guardianship of the man, and if they need to leave the country, they must obtain the consent of the man.

(3) According to Iran's relevant regulations, a married woman must obtain her husband's written consent to buy a plane ticket when traveling abroad.

(4) Due to the differences in religious culture and living habits, China women who want to marry Iranian men should fully understand Iranian laws and regulations and the relevant situation of the man's family in advance, and make a final decision after careful consideration, so as to avoid hasty marriage and regret it.

(5) After Iranian women get married, their parents can apply to visit relatives in China, but their stay is short, only a few months, so it is generally difficult to get an extension. Overstaying will be fined by the Ministry of Labor and Immigration.

X. Emergency contact information with the Embassy of China and relevant departments:

(1) Embassy of China in Iran:

Tel: 0098-2 1-2229 1242, 22296 172.

Fax: 0098-2 1-22290690

Mobile phone: 09122176035,09121051850.

If calling from a country other than Iran, the number should be:

0098-9 1-22 176035,0098-9 1-2 105 1850

Website: ir.chineseembassy.org

E-mail :chinaemb_ir@mfa.gov.cn.

Address: No.7 Narendjestan 13, Padsland Avenue, Tehran.

Working hours: every Sunday to Thursday. Closed on Friday and Saturday.

(2) Telephone number of relevant local departments:

Police: 1 10

Emergency number: 1 15

Telephone enquiry: 1 18

Fire alarm telephone: 125

Traffic accident: 197

First aid at night: 19 1

Weather forecast: 1 1 1

Teheran Mehra Bader Airport Flight Information: 199

Flight information of Imam Khomeini Airport: 5 1007009, 5100701.

(3) Reference websites

/Iran World Network (English)

/(English)/(English)

Government departments:

/Yitong News Agency (English)

/Iranian Audiovisual Organization (English, Farsi)

Business services:

/Iran Business Network (English)

Iranian Export Development Center (English, Persian)

Transport services:

/Iranian Airlines (English)

/Tehran Metro Company (English)