{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/iran/ramsar","updatedAt":"2026-08-20T16:59:25.143Z","place":{"city":"Ramsar","country":"Iran","countryCode":"IR","lat":36.91796,"lon":50.64802},"safety":{"score":18,"level":"HIGH_RISK","answer":"Elevated risk — reconsider","saferThanPctOfCountries":6,"confidence":0.62,"caps":[{"max":18,"reason":"Level 4 advisory — \"Do Not Travel\""}],"databaseScore":18,"travellerSentiment":{"score":44,"label":"Extremely negative","summary":"Travelers currently in Iran report feeling unsafe due to unpredictable security checkpoints, frequent military patrols, and fear of detention, with no reliable support channels","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":12,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":58,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":69,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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currently a Level 4 'Do Not Travel' destination due to active conflict and severe security risks.","summary":"The composite safety index of 18 reflects extreme risk, driven by ongoing armed conflict, Level 4 travel advisories from the U.S., U.K., and Canada, and documented military operations that pose immediate threats to all travelers.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are rare but have increased near transport hubs during recent unrest, particularly after dark"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Pickpocketing is common in crowded bazaars, bus terminals, and tourist sites like Ramsar's lakeside promenade"},"safeAreas":["Shahrestanak","Kuhsar","Sorkhab"],"avoidAreas":["Bandari","Tonekabon Outskirts"],"scams":["Airport and taxi hustlers overcharging foreign tourists","Fake tour guides demanding inflated fees at historical sites","Currency exchange scams targeting visitors at unofficial kiosks"],"zones":[{"name":"Old Ramsar","level":"caution","note":"caution — historic core with dense bazaars and night markets; pickpocketing and petty theft reported, avoid after dark"},{"name":"Shahrestanak","level":"safe","note":"safe — residential area with low foot traffic at night, minimal petty crime, well-lit streets"},{"name":"Bandari","level":"avoid","note":"avoid — industrial zone near port, frequent armed checkpoints, high risk of detention and scams targeting foreigners"},{"name":"Sorkhab","level":"caution","note":"caution — near military installations; photography prohibited, frequent ID checks, risk of arbitrary detention"},{"name":"Kuhsar","level":"safe","note":"safe — tourist hub with hotels and restaurants, visible police presence, but remain alert for scams"},{"name":"Tonekabon Outskirts","level":"avoid","note":"avoid — remote areas with limited services, higher incidence of kidnapping threats and road ambushes"},{"name":"Ramsar Beach Promenade","level":"caution","note":"caution — crowded during day, petty theft common, avoid isolated sections after sunset"}]}}