Travel Guide · Tehran

Travel Guide in Tehran

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Tehran Travel Advice

Tehran sits at the foot of the Alborz mountains in north-central Iran, with a metro, a bus rapid transit network, and ride-hailing apps. Foreign bank cards do not work, so cash or a tourist prepaid card is required. As of June 2026, the US, UK, Canada and Australia advise against all travel to Iran.

Leila Hosseini · June 5, 2026

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Hospitals and Medical Care in Tehran

Tehran's national emergency numbers are 110 (police), 115 (ambulance/EMS), and 125 (fire). Private hospitals run International Patient Departments with English support, but payment is cash in rial because foreign cards do not work in Iran. Travel insurance is compulsory for the visa, and most Western policies exclude Iran.

Leila Hosseini · June 5, 2026