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Karaj: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Karaj is a city in the Central District of Karaj County, Alborz province, Iran, serving as capital of the province, the county, and the district.

Karaj · CC BY-SA 4.0

Now in the cityKaraj+12°CPartly cloudy · sunrise 06:30 AMupdated 04:24 AM
EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.
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Exchange rateIRR 1,771,503.87per 1 $IRR — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
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Getting there and staying

2 sources · As of November 4, 2026
Source: TravelHub · OurAirports (public domain)

Visa and practicalities

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Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid all travelThe whole country is off limits.
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Updated information about Regional tensions (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)

US State DepartmentLevel 4The authority advises against travel altogether.
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Do not travel to Iran due to the risk of terrorism , unrest , kidnapping , arbitrary arrest of U.S. citizens, and wrongful detention . Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do not travel to Iran for any reason. U.S. citizens in Iran should leave immediately . There is no U.S. Embassy in Iran. Review our information on Travel to High-Risk Areas .

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Payam International Airport PYK16 km from the centre
Mehrabad International Airport THR33 km from the centre
Imam Khomeini International Airport IKA49 km from the centre

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