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Travel Section > Home
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 For Americans,
Iran has only recently opened up to tourism. A few visas were
issued to Americans in 1996. A few more were issued in 1997. Since
1998 Iran has seen an increasing number of American tourists.
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Visas are now being issued only when the following
conditions are met:
1) American tourists must book a tour with a tour company and show an official itinerary.
2) Women traveling in Iran must wear a scarf to cover their heads, and a long-sleeved
coat to cover their bodies.
3) Women must submit passport photos showing them wearing a scarf for the
issue of visas.
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How does this translate?
Because of the sensitive view the Iranian government still holds regarding
America, tourist visas are issued to Americans only through tour agencies.
This means that as a traveler to Iran, you must either book an individual
itinerary, which is costly, or you must travel in a group.
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The solution?
If you want to travel in Iran-
book a tour. 
The bigger the group is- the lower the price. Get
together your own group of friends with common interests.
To learn more about Group Travel in Iran, click
here:
Group Travel
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To learn more about Women's Wear and requirements, click
here:
Women's Wear
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Now that you know you can travel to
Iran, why, on earth,
would you want to?
REASONS TO TRAVEL TO IRAN: (each title is a hyperlink to
more info)
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"More than the eye can see or the mind can imagine."
-Marco Polo, 1286 A.D.
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Entryway to the ancient city of Bam.
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"He who travels west travels not only with the sun but with
history."
-Hal Boreland, New York Times, October 17, 1954
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Lotus flower, Anzali Marsh
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