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Countries in Iran

About Iran
Capital city: Tehran
Currency: Iranian Rial (IRR)
Local time: GMT + 5.30
Telephone code: 91

Currency rules

The Currency

Iranian Rial - (IRR)

Currency Export regulations:

Export of local currency (Iran Rial-IRR) up to IRR 500,000.- is allowed for residents. Larger amounts only after authorization from the Central Bank. Foreign currencies in reasonable amounts is allowed up to USD 5,000.- for the expenses abroad. Export of local currency up to IRR 500,000.- is allowed for non-residents. Larger amounts up to the amount shown on and after presentation of the deposit receipt obtained on arrival. Foreign currencies may be exported by non-residents up to the amount declared on arrival or obtained via Bank Melli. Bank receipt and Bank stamp in passport must be shown on departure to prove the balance of the amount declared on arrival.

All departing passengers holding tickets issued/reissued in Iran, other than by Iranair, must hold a Currency/Departure form, obtainable from the Airline's town office.

Currency Import regulations:

Allowed. Amounts exceeding IRR 500,000.- must be deposited at Bank Melli or Bank Sepah at the airport. No restriction applies to the import of foreign currencies, which must be declared upon arrival on a special form. Also in case of sale or transfer to other passengers (provided holding a passport).