🇮🇷 Iran
MIDDLE EAST
Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA)
9%
None
200
≈ US$80
The official Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) allowance page could not be machine-fetched on 2026-09-06 (the site did not respond); the figures shown come from our last editorial verification on 2026-07-01 and have not been re-checked against the live page. View source →
Duty-Free Allowances
| Category | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Alcohol | None |
| 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.
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.
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