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Travel to Iran from Hong Kong

Travel Guide to Iran for the Hong Kong Citizens

Iran is a destination veiled in mystery among travelers. Situated on the Persian Gulf, the country offers a near-endless array of cultural wonders, archaeological relics and priceless art dating back to the Persian Empire. Whether you explore the breathtaking marble ruins of Persepolis, zigzag through bustling bazaars or stand in awe as light filters through the vibrant stained glass of Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque, a journey like no other awaits.

How to Travel to Iran as a Hong Konger

Hong Kong has good diplomatic relations with Iran with Iran and Hong Kong citizen can visit the country without any limitations. You may travel to Iran as a Hong Kong citizen, individually or in groups, and visit every spot you wish without any limitation.However, traveling with a guided group tour by an experienced tour leader dominant the whole area and locals will give you a better insight to Iran, past and present; so, we advise you to travel in groups.

Consulate General of Iran in Hong Kong

Address:

Unit 701, 7/ F, Sun’s Group Centre, Gloucester Road, No. 200, Causway Bay, Hong Kong

MTR: Causeway Bay, Exit D-1

Tel.:

28458002 – 28458005 Fax: 28458003

Homepage:

en.hongkong.mfa.ir and www.iranconsulate.org.hk

Iran Visa for Hong Kong Passport Holders

Visit Iran as an Hong Kongers for tourism purposes required to have a Visa. Fortunately effective from 01 October 2015, holders of normal passports issued by Hong Kong are eligible for Iran Visa on Arrival.  If you prefer to get Iran Visa in advance you can get an approval code in advance. Click here to read more. There is no any direct flight from Hong Kong to Iran, so currently, you have to take a transit flight when traveling to Iran, but this will soon change.

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Where to Buy Iranian Money?

The ‘Iranian Rial’ is the currency of Iran, which is abbreviated as IRR [code] in the marketplace, although the “Toman” (ten Rials) is the common currency among the Iranians and is used by them for money calculation and counting. Due to the International sanctions against Iran, it has not connected to the International Credit (and/or Debit) Cards Network. Hence, MasterCard and Visa card are not applicable in Iran. You may also your money to Iran in EUR or USD, Dollar or Euro and convert it to IRR at the currency exchanges located on ‘Ferdowsi Street’ at central part of Tehran. All these currency exchanges operate under the supervision of the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran; so, there is no concern about the matter of exchange.

Every Season has its Charms

As a general rule, Iran is unbearably hot during the summer months, surprisingly cold in winter and beautiful in March, April, September and October. With this being said, Iran is more or less a 365-day per year destinations, and there are benefits to visiting, no matter when you go.For example, if you’re able to tolerate the heat of summer (which regularly exceeds 40ºC and even 50ºC), crowd sizes tend to be smaller and prices tend to be lower. Likewise, while winter in Iran doesn’t allow you to enjoy spring flowers, fall colors or the correspondingly balmy weather, you can enjoy the country’s surprisingly awesome skiing, which is delightfully close to Tehran.

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Where to Visit as a Hong Kongers?

You are our guest from a hot and humid country; thus, visiting a country with a different climate can make your trip even more fascinating.  Below comes my recommendations for a more: The best times of year for the visit would be the last days of winter and the beginning of spring, together with the last days of summer and the birth of autumn.

Among them, traveling in spring will coincide with celebrating the national and traditional ‘Nowruz’ festival in Iran, which is simultaneous with school closures in Hong Kong. As a result, everything will be ready for an enticing irresistible journey. I recommend you to consider 8-12 days Iran tour (according to your time) for traveling to Iran. The best course for you would be surfing Tehran, visiting Isfahan, Yazd, Shiraz, and the ancient cities of ‘Pasargadae’ and ‘Persepolis’.Moreover, if you’re lucky, there will still be some snow on a number of mountains in Iran. Dizin ski resort located at north of Tehran, is the most important ski resort in Iran as well as the Middle East which will turn your day into a special and unforgettable one!

Iran Cell Phone Service and Internet

Another technology concern to prepare for is the use of American cellphones. US companies like Sprint and Verizon doesn’t have roaming services in Iran.But you can buy a local sim at the Airport for all domestic and international calls and have a normal 3G and 4G internet on your cellphone.We suggest you to use prepaid MTN IranCell that  is the second largest mobile phone network operator of Iran. It is 49% owned by the South Africa-based MTN Group.Read more: Mobile SIM Card While Visiting Iran

Can I travel to Iran as an unmarried couple?

Yes! This is an often more assumed problem than a real one for most travellers. Travelling to Iran will not be a problem. Most hotels, like everyone else, won’t ask or care about your relationship status.In the case that they do, it is up to individual travellers to decide how they respond but no proof of marriage is required.In the very worst scenario, you may be required to take separate rooms but this is almost unheard of, particularly for foreign travellers. But remember unmarried Persian couples are not able to get a hotel room.If you’re married to an Iranian we advise you to carry your marriage certificate with passport as proof of marriage.

Is Iran Safe to Visit for Hong Kongers

If you only watch Western media you might not thing so but Iran is a safe country to visit. Visitors, even Americans, will be welcomed by locals with open arms. Follow the local customs and culture and you should have a great time on your visit to Iran. Iran is a safe place to visit for Hong Kongers.

Dress Code in Iran

It is important to respect the dress code when visiting Iran. Generally, women have to wear clothing that conceals their body parts. Bring a headscarf and wear this the moment you step foot in Iran. When you are in public you need to have your head covered. Women should also stick to loose fitting clothing. Men have it a lot easier in Iran. Stick to pants and don’t wear shorts. Long sleeves might be most appropriate in certain places but when it is hot a t-shirt is just fine. Read more…

Can I drink alcohol and eat pork in Iran?

Drinking alcohol is against the law in Iran and no shops are permitted to sell it. Anyone caught in possession of alcohol faces arrest and in the case of a tourist face deportation. People in Iran tend to drink tea, Sharbat (a cool, sweet drink known as the world’s first soft drink) or doogh (a savoury yogurt drink). Alcohol free beer is also available. Pork is not available.When it comes to meat most Iranians tend to eat chicken, beef or lamb, all of which are widely available.

When is the best time to visit Iran? Are there any Iran tours from Hong Kong

It depends on what you want to do! In most places in Iran summer is hot and winter is cold, with snow in some places. During the month of Ramadan it can be difficult for travelers as many food stores are close during the day. At times around the Iranian New Year which occurs on March 21, more people inside Iran go on holiday, so it can be more difficult to secure accommodation.Visit SURFIRAN tours to find our Iran tours from Hong Kong.

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    What People Say About Us

    Iran is a rich country in history, culture, flowers, fruits and nuts. People are very warm and friendly. Plenty of trees in city and town that provide shades. We had an inspiring time in Iran.We are very pleased with Surfiran as the tour agent. They responded fast in all email communication. Sufficient information is provided timely. Our guide Mr Mustafa is professional and caring. We are grateful to his help when one of our members has to shorten the trip due to family matters.One thing for Surfiran to take note is explain more clearly to us about the visa. We thought what is sent to us is the visa. It ended up just a notice and we have to pay for visa fee at the airport with that notice. We could have save some time if we knew about it beforehand.Overall, we are pleased with this trip. Thank you, Surfiran.

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    Marvellous and unforgettable experienceDo yourself a favour and visit Iran. And if you would like a smooth, inclusive and carefree experience contact SurfIran.Everything has been great, Farzaneh helped us from day 1, there were a couple of small misunderstanding/miscommunication on behalf of the Australian operator, and Farzaneh went above and beyond to sort them out.The guides were fantastic, we spent a day with Sarjat in Tehran, followed by the rest of the tour with Arya. I will always treasure the memories I’ve made with these people and all the knowledge they’ve shared with us. Farzaneh called everyday to check that everything was good. I was very impressed by the level of attention.Hotels were great, clean, comfortable and top quality service.Definitely an excellent experience.

    Fantastic honeymoon experience thanks to SURFIRANWe had a great experience with Surfiran who helped us plan a customised honeymoon package that took us from Tehran to Kashan, Esfahan, the Central Desert, Yazd, Persepolis and Shiraz in 13 days.Everything went smoothly thanks to Farzaneh who was extremely prompt over email and Whatsapp and kept in touch with our guides the whole trip to make sure things were on track. The guides – Hosein, Kian, Ali and Sajad – were all professional, attentive and spoke fluent English, each with their own distinctive personalities and all passionate to show us Iran from a local perspective.I’ll admit we were rather cautious about going to Iran at first but the experience with Surfiran really changed our perspective. The level of service was comparable to what we were used to in Hong Kong and on trips to Europe and the hospitality and warmth far exceeding what we would have got from a mass tour.Kudos to the team and we hope to be back!

    My husband and I just returned from our tour a few days ago so every experience we had is still fresh in our minds. SURFIRAN arranged the tour just for the two of us. Though we had an itinerary, there was flexibility. From the day we stepped into Iran to the day we left, we were given very personalised service. Sara, Sajad and Alireza are people we will long remember.Never have we ever been to a country (and we gave been to more than a hundred) where we were greeted with warmth almost everywhere we went! People on the streets, in the museums, on the trains, at the airport; everywhere. The traffic in Tehran may seemed chaotic but it is somehow it flowed smoothly.Out of bustling Tehran there’s so much to feast the eyes. The ancient sights, the old buildings, the bazaars, the museums, the traditional accomodations, the desert and not forgetting the food! With two days extention on our own, we had 11 wonderful days in Iran!

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    I visited Iran on September 2016 with SURFIRAN. Iran is an amazing country with much to see and do for everyone, and it is made even more enjoyable by the friendly & knowledgeable tour guides & locals.

    Matt HK

    My colleague and I are in tea business. We are working on a book about the stories of people behind your cup of tea. We were looking for someone to help us getting introduced to the tea industry and show us around in Gilan. SURFIRAN arranged everything for us: the contacts, the meetings, the cultural activities and the logistics.We were overwhelmed by the friendliness, the hospitality and the professional approach of both the team of SURFIRAN in Teheran and the guides they work with.It was business, but it never felt like that. It felt like coming home. We are already planning a next tour with a group!