Is Iran travel insurance compulsory?
First of all, if you're going to visit Iran and consequently apply for an Iran visa, you must represent your travel insurance in the embassy or the visa office at the airport. In addition, a proper travel insurance can protect you against accidents and cover many unexpected and excessive costs. In a word, it's necessary to get a travel insurance for Iran trip.
Is my current travel insurance valid in Iran?
Due to the political issues and sanctions between Iran and some western countries, insurance companies usually don't mention Iran in their destination lists. Therefore, if you want to use your existing travel insurance, be assuredthat 'Iran' is considered in their list. Using some titles like 'Asia' or 'Middle East' in insurance companies lists, are not satisfactory for the visa officer. You'd better request your insurance company to give you an insurance coverage sheet with "Iran" being specified in the list. You also have the opportunity to purchase your travel Insurance at the airport.
What should cover by a proper travel insurance?
In the following table, you’ll see the coverage cases and costs in detail:
What is the best way to get Iran travel insurance?
If you don’t have a travel insurance or your insurance is not acceptable in Iran, you should get one for visiting Iran. Purchasing a travel insurance from the embassy or the visa office at the airport and book your insurance online are two simple ways to get travel insurance. With ZhavRoad’s online insurance service, you’ll get your Iran travel insurance more convenient and timely than other services. When you submit your insurance request on our website, it will send you by email in less than two working days.
