🇮🇷 Iran
MIDDLE EAST
Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA)
9%
Duty-Free Allowances
| Category | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0L |
| Cigarettes | 200 |
| Personal goods value | US$80 |
| Alcohol categorically prohibited regardless of quantity. Personal-effects allowance USD 80 per traveler; tobacco 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars. Excess pays 4% duty + 9% VAT. The IRICA personal-effects portal handles declarations electronically since 2023. | |
Alcohol categorically prohibited regardless of quantity. Personal-effects allowance USD 80 per traveler; tobacco 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars. Excess pays 4% duty + 9% VAT. The IRICA personal-effects portal handles declarations electronically since 2023.
Cash Declaration Threshold
US$10,000
Local currency equivalent: USD
Travelers carrying cash, traveler's cheques, or negotiable instruments above this threshold must declare them at customs on arrival.
Special Notes
- 01Sanctions context: comprehensive US OFAC sanctions plus EU/UK measures restrict commercial trade. Tourists are not the target of secondary sanctions but US persons should be aware of OFAC restrictions on travel transactions.
- 02Dress code: customs officers are within their right to confiscate items violating Islamic dress code (e.g. swimwear, alcohol-themed merchandise).
- 03Currency: physical USD/EUR cash is the practical exchange medium; international cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex) do not work due to sanctions.