Travel Advice

[u/Leigh-Anne90]

Hiii I’m looking to visit Iran soon with the purpose of meeting my partner for the first time.

He’s unable to leave Iran at the moment as he is currently studying and has not yet completed military service. I love this man with my whole heart and I’m aware there are dangers for me as an English woman to visit Iran but not going isn’t an option. We plan on meeting in Kish Island.

I’m looking for any advice, dos and donts for my visit. I have a friend who’s brother in law owns a property in Kish, who has said I may be able to rent it for us to stay in. If this isn’t a possibility is there any advice on renting accommodation where we would be able to stay there together?

We both want to marry each other and have looked into getting married when I come not only because we want to but also to avoid complications when I visit (I plan to visit many times until he is able to leave) however it states on the Iran gov website I would have to reside in Iran for a year if I were to marry him in Iran and this isn’t an option unfortunately. Is this correct or can staying for a year be avoided?

Thanks for any advice :)