Firearms → Iran

Firearms is generally prohibited for travelers entering Iran.

Details

Firearms is prohibited for travelers entering Iran. Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) screens baggage at all ports of entry; the item is seized regardless of quantity, and depending on item class (narcotic / weapon / counterfeit / cultural-heritage), the traveler may face administrative or criminal penalty under the destination's controlled-substances / customs act. GCC Common Customs Law applies for GCC member states; national restrictions on alcohol / pork / political-religious content are strictly enforced. Personal-import permit pathways exist for medication categories (see Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) guidance) but do not apply to most prohibited items.

Leaving with this item

Iran prohibits taking firearms out of the country without an advance export authorisation; licensed hunters and sport shooters are the main exception categories.

Practical advice

Do not carry Firearms into Iran. If you arrive with the item by accident, surrender at the Red Channel for seizure-only treatment rather than walking the Green Channel — the latter is treated as deliberate smuggling. Contact Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) via https://en.irica.gov.ir/ for current personal-import policy if your situation is exceptional (medical / diplomatic).

Customs authority

Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) · https://en.irica.gov.ir/