Government Advisory
90
SevereLevel 4: Do not travel
Iran
Middle EastHigher risk than 84% of countries. Main concerns: civil unrest and violent incidents.
Traveler Practical Risk
60
HighConfidence: high. Main drivers: civil unrest, violent incidents, transport reliability.
Risk Profile
Score breakdown across 7 risk dimensions
📢Civil Unrest
Middle East avg: 7384
⚠️Violent Incident
Middle East avg: 6082
🚌Transport
Middle East avg: 6275
🎭Scams
Middle East avg: 6175
🔓Petty Crime
Middle East avg: 4041
🌊Natural Disaster
Middle East avg: 2424
🏥Health
Middle East avg: 2118
Practical advice
- ✓Monitor local developments and avoid demonstrations or fast-changing border areas.
Data Sources & Updates · Last updated 12/5/2025
Indicators: World Bank Governance & Stability Indicators (2024)
Recent update: Updated 2025-12-05 from refreshed advisory and traveler risk indicators.
Frequently Asked Questions — Iran
- Is Iran safe to travel to?
- Iran has a practical risk score of 60/100 (High). The government advisory level is "Severe". Main risk drivers are civil unrest and violent incidents.
- What are the main travel risks in Iran?
- The primary risk factors for travelers in Iran are: civil unrest, violent incidents, transport reliability. Petty crime is rated 41/100 and violent incidents 82/100.
- What is the current travel advisory for Iran?
- The U.S. Department of State advisory for Iran is "Severe" (score: 90/100). Level 4: Do not travel
- What safety tips should I know before visiting Iran?
- Monitor local developments and avoid demonstrations or fast-changing border areas.
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