safety

Iran is a beautiful country which has always been a very interesting destination for tourists from all around the world since it has so many wonders to offer and it never ceases to amaze its visitors. From the wonderful beaches in south and north, to the mesmerizing deserts of Lut and Mesr, amazing ancient monuments with a unique architecture, a very rich culture and history and people who are known to be very hospitable, it it actually the ultimate destination to visit for any traveler.

As the world has started recovering from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, life is gradually getting back to normal in Iran. The country was one of the first to be severely hit by the pandemic. But after nearly four months of isolation and measures to limit contamination, Iran is almost ready to welcome visitors again. Keep reading to learn more about the measures taken by Iran and what you can do to prepare for a fun and safe trip.

More than two years ago, I left my motherland France to visit Iran for the first time. Today, in January 2020, I’m writing to you from Tehran, where I live, to answer a question I thought belongs to the past: “Is Iran safe?”

These are not easy lines to write. At the start of 2020, Iran is in grief, crying the loss of hundreds of people, mostly Iranians, in the crash of the Ukraine International flight. We are all, whatever our nationality, impacted in our lives by the tragedies Iran has lived for the past year: from economic crisis to the fear of conflict between the US and Iran.