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🇮🇷 Vaccines for Iran

Entry requirements & recommendations for travel to Iran

Iran requires Hepatitis A and Typhoid vaccination given variable food and water hygiene standards. Malaria risk exists in southeastern border provinces (Sistan-Baluchestan), but not in Tehran, Isfahan, Shiraz, or the main historical and cultural tourist circuit. Iran has a rich history and significant cultural sites (Persepolis, Isfahan's squares and mosques), and tourism has grown despite ongoing geopolitical tensions. Most governments issue specific travel advisories for Iran that should be checked carefully given the complex and sometimes volatile relationship between Iran and various other countries — this is a more significant practical consideration for many nationalities than infectious disease risk. Healthcare in major cities is reasonable.

Medical disclaimer: This is general information only — not personal medical advice. Requirements and risks change. Always consult a qualified travel health clinic before departure.
Required for entry

No vaccines required for entry to this destination.

Recommended by WHO & CDC
Hepatitis A
Food and water contamination risk.
💉 2 doses
📅 Book at least 4 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: 2 weeks after 1st dose. Full protection after 2nd dose (6–12 months later).
🛡 Protects for: 1st dose ~1 yr. 2nd dose: lifetime.
Recommended
Typhoid
Contaminated food and water risk.
💉 1 dose
📅 Book at least 3 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: 2 weeks after vaccination.
🛡 Protects for: 3–5 years. Booster recommended if re-exposure.
Recommended
Disease risks
  • ⚠Hepatitis A
  • ⚠Typhoid
  • ⚠Malaria (southeastern border areas — Sistan-Baluchestan province)
Notes: Hepatitis A and Typhoid recommended. Malaria risk in southeastern border provinces — prophylaxis if visiting those areas. Check current travel advisories.
Approximate cost per person
Required vaccines
—
None required for entry
Recommended vaccines
~€249
(~$271)
per person · full courses
Hepatitis A (2 doses)€140 ($152)
Typhoid (1 dose)€45 ($49)
Malaria tablets (4 weeks) (1 dose)€64 ($70)

💡 Approximate figures based on private European travel clinic rates (April 2026). Actual costs vary by clinic and country. Not all recommended vaccines will apply to every trip — discuss your specific itinerary with a travel health clinic.

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Common questions
Do I need vaccines for Iran?
Hepatitis A and Typhoid are recommended given variable food and water hygiene. Malaria prophylaxis is relevant only for southeastern border provinces (Sistan-Baluchestan), not the main tourist circuit through Tehran, Isfahan, and Shiraz.
Is there malaria in Iran?
Malaria risk is confined to southeastern border provinces, particularly Sistan-Baluchestan near the Pakistan and Afghanistan borders. Tehran, Isfahan, Shiraz, and the main historical sites carry no malaria risk.
Is tap water safe in Iran?
Tap water in major cities like Tehran and Isfahan is generally treated, though many visitors prefer bottled water, particularly given the broader Hepatitis A and Typhoid precautions that are recommended.
What is the healthcare like in Iran?
Healthcare in Tehran, Isfahan, and other major cities is reasonable, with Iran having a relatively developed medical sector for the region. The dominant practical consideration for visiting Iran for many nationalities is the geopolitical and travel advisory situation, which should be checked carefully and currently — this varies by your nationality and the current state of relations between Iran and your home country.