Regional Guide · Extreme Risk
Iran
Iran is not a practical adult-tourism destination. This page exists for completeness; the recommendation is to avoid.
Extreme legal risk
Sex work is criminalised under Islamic law with severe penalties including imprisonment, lashes, and in some cases capital punishment for repeat offences. Same-sex activity carries the death penalty. Western foreign ministries advise against travel for any leisure purpose.
Why this country is in our regional index
The site includes every meaningful jurisdiction for completeness — not as a recommendation. Adult-tourism in Iran carries unacceptable legal-and-safety risk for Western visitors.
If you must visit (business / family / other non-adult reasons)
- Do not engage with adult-services contacts of any kind. Even online activity from inside the jurisdiction can attract legal attention.
- Maintain conservative public behaviour. Cultural and legal context is restrictive.
- Register with your embassy on arrival.
- Plan exit flexibility. Have backup travel options.
- Consult your home foreign ministry's travel advisory before departure.
Better regional alternatives
For adult-tourism in the broader region, consider destinations with more permissive frameworks documented in our regional index and the jurisdiction × risk calculator.