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Researched Updated Oct 22, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Essentials

City
Qeshm (also Bandar-e Qeshm), capital of Qeshm County in Hormozgan Province, Iran, at the eastern end of Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. Local time is Asia/Tehran (IRST, UTC+3:30). 1 2
Population
The 2016 census counted 40,678 people in Qeshm city (11,945 households) and 148,993 in Qeshm County, which covers Qeshm, Hengam and Larak. The UNESCO geopark page lists about 180,000 people in the geopark. 1 3 12
Internet Speed
Ookla Speedtest Global Index for September 2026 lists Iran as N/A for both mobile and fixed. The last ranked mobile median in the March 2026 table was 57.23 Mbps. No Qeshm-only series was published, and FCDO warns that internet and mobile networks are slowed or shut down without warning. 7 10 11
Currency & Banking
The currency is the Iranian rial (IRR). Shop prices are usually quoted in toman, and 1 toman is 10 rials. The country-prep rate is 1,656,702.66 rials per US dollar on 19 October 2026. The same ExchangeRate-API feed read 1,773,255.13 on 22 October 2026 and was not used. 5 16
Tap Water
Wikivoyage says tap water is safe in most Iranian cities but chalky and off-putting in Hormozgan, and that bottled mineral water is widely available. Qeshm is in Hormozgan. Wikipedia records a March 2026 claim that the island desalination plant was bombed and that supply to 30 villages was disrupted. 2 5
Power
220 V, 50 Hz, Type C and Type F (Europlug and Schuko), the Iran standard in the Wikivoyage quick-facts table. 5
SIM Card
Irancell, Hamrah-e Aval (MCI) and Rightel are the national operators; buy a prepaid SIM with a passport. On 22 October 2026 Irancell listed a 30-day 4 GB plus 8 GB night bundle at 49,000 toman and a 30-day 50 GB bundle at 383,500 toman, both before VAT. No tourist eSIM price was on that page. 9
Banking for Expats
Foreign debit and credit cards do not work, and FCDO says getting cash is extremely difficult. Iranian bank cards are widely accepted. Wikivoyage says banks will not issue a card to a foreigner without a residence card, so visitors usually carry dollars or euros and use a tourism-card company if they want a local card. 5 7
Accommodation
Tindex puts the average advertised monthly rent at 30,021,000 toman (about 181 US dollars at the 19 October 2026 rate). Qeshmoff lists furnished apartments, 183 of them in Qeshm city, with a stated nightly median of 2,380,000 toman in the Shahrivar 1405 text on that page. 15 16 17
Cashless Friendly
Iranian debit cards and shop terminals are widespread, so residents rarely need cash. A visitor without an Iranian card cannot pay by Visa or Mastercard and needs rials in cash. 5 7
Short Term Rentals
Qeshmoff is the local furnished-stay list. Its page text gives a nightly apartment median of 2,380,000 toman, and on 22 October 2026 the live list started at 740,000 toman (Flat Tiran, unit 404). Most units are in Qeshm city, with a handful in Dargahan. 17
Budget Accommodation
The same Qeshmoff page puts the cheapest published apartments around 600,000 to 740,000 toman a night and the first quartile at about 1,500,000 toman. No hostel with a current nightly rate was verified. 17
Best Area to Stay for Tourists
Qeshm city, for the Portuguese castle, the old bazaar and Shahid Zakeri pier. Laft, on the north shore, is the historic windcatcher village UNESCO highlights. Dargahan is the bazaar town, with few furnished stays. 12 17 19 36
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
Qeshm city has the ferry, the hospital, Snapp coverage and 183 of the Qeshmoff furnished apartments. There is no coworking scene, and FCDO warns of internet shutdowns, so this is a quiet base rather than a nomad hub. Dargahan is better for the wholesale bazaar than for a month of desk work. 7 17 18

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space
No dedicated coworking operator was found. Qeshmoff, updated 13 Mehr 1405, describes getting around by taxi, Snapp or a hired car, and does not name a desk space. 18

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App
Snapp works in Qeshm city and Dargahan, with thin coverage at quiet hours, near the airport and for remote sights. Tapsi is less consistent. Street taxis are hired by agreeing the fare first. An Iranian SIM is needed for the apps. 5 18
Bike/Scooter Rental
Kish4 advertises electric and petrol motors in Qeshm at 350,000 toman an hour or 1,500,000 toman for 24 hours (phone 0912 606 0221). Qeshmoff says bicycles and motorbikes are rented for short coastal trips, not for crossing the island. 18 20
Best Beach Nearby
Naz Island is a small islet off the south coast. Shib Deraz village, also on the south coast, is the hawksbill turtle nesting area named by Wikipedia. 2 34 35
Top Regional Airline
Qeshm Air (IATA QB) is the named carrier. Its own history page says the first routes were Tehran to Qeshm and Tehran to Dubai. Call centre +98 21 47999, in Tehran. 22
Top International Airline
Qeshm Air is the carrier Wikivoyage names on the Qeshm to Dubai flight, matching the airline history page. No Flydubai or Qatar Airways Qeshm timetable was verified; confirm the day international departure before relying on it. 4 22
Highway Access
The island is about 135 km from east to west, with Qeshm city at the eastern tip, 22 km from Bandar Abbas. A private car crosses from Bandar Pol on the mainland to Laft by landing craft, about 20 to 30 minutes. There is no frequent city bus network. 2 18
Main Train/Transit Hub
There is no railway on the island. Qeshm International Airport (GSM) is the air gateway, and Shahid Zakeri passenger pier in Qeshm city, opposite the old bazaar, is the sea gateway to Bandar Abbas. 4 18 19 30 31
Public Transport Passes
Qeshmoff, updated 13 Mehr 1405, says there is no regular city bus network, so there is no monthly transit pass. Shared taxis and minibuses leave when full, and fares are agreed with the driver. 18
Regional Travel
Fast boats from Shahid Zakeri to Shahid Haqqani in Bandar Abbas run from about 06:00 until midnight, roughly every 30 to 60 minutes, and take about 30 to 45 minutes. Qeshmoff quotes an approximate one-way fare of 235,000 toman and says to check the booth. Direct boats to Hormuz and Larak are not daily. The car landing craft is Bandar Pol to Laft. 18 19

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital
Payambar-e Azam Hospital is on Sadeghian in the Sam-o-Zal neighbourhood of Qeshm city. The emergency ambulance number is 115. FCDO says care outside major cities is poor and that travel insurance should cover evacuation. 6 27

Food and Drink

Best Food Delivery App
Snappfood publishes a Qeshm Island restaurant directory. That page returned 403 on 22 October 2026, so current restaurant names and delivery fees were not read. 42
Best Local Dish to Try
Wikivoyage says Qeshm city and Dargahan serve ordinary Iranian food, especially kebabs and a local shawarma-style meat sandwich, plus island specialities it does not name. A current menu with ghalieh mahi or shrimp rice was not opened. 4
Vegan/Vegetarian Options
No dedicated vegan restaurant was found. Wikivoyage describes the default plates as kebabs and meat sandwiches, so a meat-free meal means asking the kitchen rather than choosing a plant-based venue. 4
Best Dessert Spots
Wikivoyage names faloodeh, a rosewater and starch-noodle sorbet, as a widely served Iranian dessert. No Qeshm dessert shop with a current menu was verified. 5
Affordable Shopping Spots
Qeshm is a duty-free zone. The old bazaar is in Qeshm city, opposite Shahid Zakeri pier, and Dargahan has its own old bazaar. Wikivoyage shirt and trouser prices on that page look years out of date, so use them only as a hint that clothing is sold there. 2 4 19 32 41
E-commerce/Online Store
Digikala ships ordinary parcels across Iran by post from 59,000 toman. Its same-day courier list does not include Qeshm. Seller dispatch is the other nationwide option. 23
Grocery Delivery
Digikala same-day grocery delivery is limited to a published city list that does not include Qeshm. Day-to-day shopping is the old bazaar and neighbourhood shops. 23 32
Bar/Nightlife Area
There is no bar district. FCDO says it is illegal to import, sell, make or drink alcohol, and Wikivoyage says penalties are severe. Evening social life is tea houses. 5 7
Local Brewery
There is no legal brewery. Alcohol production and sale are banned. The usual cold drink is doogh, a salted yoghurt drink, which Wikivoyage says is sold almost everywhere. 5 7
Wine Bars
None. Drinking alcohol is illegal, including in public, so there is no legal wine bar. 5 7
Street Food Stalls
Wikivoyage says food stalls in Qeshm city centre and in Dargahan serve kebabs and the local shawarma-style meat sandwich. 4
Popular International Cuisine
The food Wikivoyage actually describes in town is Iranian kebabs and shawarma, not a named international restaurant. A current pizza or Indian venue was not confirmed open. 4

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks
UNESCO highlights the Valley of Stars, the 10-metre Chahkuh gorge, and Namakdan Salt Cave, about 7 km of galleries and an IUGS geological heritage site. All three are mapped on the island. 12 29 38 39
Museums & Art Venues
The Geopark Museum sits next to the geopark office at Pardis Junction on Valiasr Avenue, Qeshm (phone +98 76 35242282). UNESCO also describes the Gouran Maritime Park-Museum, with 28 pictorial displays and 14 traditional lenj boats. 12 13
Historical Sites
The Portuguese castle in Qeshm city was registered as national monument 2202 in December 1998. Kharbas caves are mapped on the Kharbas road near Ramchah. Laft is one of the oldest villages in the Hara reserve. 14 21 28 36 37
Religious Sites
Wikipedia names historic mosques on the island and the Seyyed Mozaffar and Bibi Maryam shrines. UNESCO notes Naderi Castle, the old dock and traditional houses in Laft. 2 21 36
Annual Events
Nowruz, the Iranian new year, falls on 20 or 21 March. Chaharshanbe Suri, the fire festival, is the last Wednesday before Nowruz. No Qeshm shrimp festival was found in the sources opened. 5
Cultural Districts
Laft, on the north shore, is the historic port UNESCO points visitors to for lenj shipbuilding and badgir windcatchers. Dargahan is the trading town with the old bazaar. 12 21 36 41
Local Markets
Qeshm old bazaar, opposite Shahid Zakeri pier, and Dargahan old bazaar are the two markets Wikivoyage and the pier guide name. The pier itself has a handicraft stall. 4 19 32 41
Music Scene
UNESCO says folk music is part of island identity, with local groups and a lute played by the lead singer. There is no verified concert venue or nightlife room. 12
Art Galleries
No public art gallery in Qeshm city was verified. The geopark sells geo-products, including ceramics by Avatef Khashabi inspired by Namakdan, from the office next to the museum on Valiasr Avenue. 12 13
Historic Buildings
The Portuguese castle (national monument 2202) stands in Qeshm city. Laft keeps badgir windcatcher houses, and UNESCO names Naderi Castle and the old dock there. Gouran still builds lenj wooden boats. 12 14 21 28 36
Local Heritage
Lenj wooden boat-building is on the UNESCO intangible heritage list, shown at the Gouran museum. Wikipedia also records the zar spirit tradition among island communities. The island has been a free-trade zone since the early 1990s, alongside Kish and Chabahar. 2 12

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes
Hara Biosphere Reserve, designated in 1976, is the mangrove wetland in the Khuran strait between Qeshm and the mainland. A Hara forest viewpoint is mapped in Hara district. Boat trips are the way in; Qeshmoff points visitors toward Soheili and the mangrove. 18 21 40
National Parks Nearby
There is no national park on the island. Hara is a UNESCO biosphere reserve and the Khuran strait is a Ramsar site. The whole island is the Qeshm Island UNESCO Global Geopark, designated in 2017, about 206,300 hectares. 12 21
Cycling/Walking Paths
Qeshmoff says bicycles are rented for short coastal hops. No named city cycleway was found. Sights are spread along a 135 km island, and the same guide says a hired car is the practical way between them. 2 18
Scenic Viewpoints
The Valley of Stars is the sandstone canyon UNESCO describes, mapped near Berkeh Khalaf. Laft windcatcher roofs look over the historic harbour. Namakdan salt cave is the long underground viewpoint in the west. 12 29 36 38
Birdwatching Locations
Hara Biosphere Reserve is the place. UNESCO says the Khuran strait holds Dalmatian pelicans in winter, and Wikipedia says a large share of Iran native birds pass through the mangroves. 2 21
Bonfire-Friendly Spots
No designated bonfire beach was found. The national fire custom is Chaharshanbe Suri, the last Wednesday before Nowruz, and Wikivoyage says police often break up the gatherings. 5

Other Services and Amenities

Parcel Delivery Service
The post office is on Valiasr Boulevard in Shahrak-e Talaei, Qeshm city. Digikala postal dispatch to the rest of the country starts at 59,000 toman. Same-day Digikala courier does not cover Qeshm. 23 33
Community Centers
Qeshm Island Global Geopark central office, next to the Geopark Museum at Pardis Junction, Valiasr Avenue, is the public cultural office. Phone +98 76 35242282, email [email protected]. 13
Casino & Gaming Halls
None found, and none is listed in the travel guides opened for this pass. Public drinking is illegal and FCDO describes strict public-morality enforcement, so do not expect a gaming hall. 4 7

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
Tindex average advertised price on 22 October 2026 was 108,460,767 toman per square metre. A 40 square metre flat at that average is about 4.34 billion toman, about 26,200 US dollars at the 19 October 2026 rate of 1,656,702.66 rials per dollar. The series is island-wide, not a centre-only index. 15 16
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
Tindex does not publish an outside-city series. In the same 22 October 2026 crawl, a Maskan Mehr listing was 4.1 billion toman for 83 square metres, about 49 million toman per square metre. A 40 square metre flat at that rate is about 2.0 billion toman, about 11,900 US dollars at the 19 October rate. 15 16
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Using the same 22 October 2026 average of 108,460,767 toman per square metre, a 60 square metre one-bedroom is about 6.51 billion toman, about 39,300 US dollars at the 19 October 2026 rate. Bedroom splits in the crawl are thin. 15 16
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
At the Maskan Mehr example of about 49 million toman per square metre from that crawl, a 60 square metre flat is about 2.95 billion toman, about 17,800 US dollars at the 19 October 2026 rate. This is one older-township listing, not a suburb index. 15 16
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Tindex two-bedroom price on 22 October 2026 was 101,111,111 toman per square metre. An 80 square metre flat at that rate is about 8.09 billion toman, about 48,800 US dollars at the 19 October 2026 rate. 15 16
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
At the Maskan Mehr example of about 49 million toman per square metre, an 80 square metre flat is about 3.93 billion toman, about 23,700 US dollars at the 19 October 2026 rate. North-south gap on the same Tindex page was 0.71, without a labelled outside-city series. 15 16
Corporate Tax
Tax Foundation lists Iran corporate tax at 25% for 2025, and the country tax profile uses the same 25% on company profits. The profile describes a 15 to 20 year holiday for qualifying free-zone projects, not for ordinary employment or a visitor foreign salary. 24 26
Dividend Withholding Tax
The Iran tax profile stores no separate dividend withholding rate. Company profits are taxed at the 25% corporate rate. 24 26
Tax System
Worldwide for residents, copied from the Iran tax profile. Residence is not a simple 183-day count. Foreign nationals are generally taxed on Iran-source income, with presence and housing deciding residence in practice. IFJIA describes direct taxes as income tax and property tax. 26
Highest Income Tax Bracket
The FY1405 salary table sets a 4.8 billion rial annual exemption, then 10%, 15%, 20% and 25%, and 30% on employment income above 16.8 billion rial. 25
VAT
The Iran tax profile records a 10% combined standard VAT, 9% in the VAT Act plus budget increments. IFJIA lists VAT as an indirect tax. Irancell package prices are quoted before VAT. 9 26
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
The Iran tax profile records no CFC rules. 26
Property Tax
IFJIA lists property tax as a direct tax. The country profile stores no separate annual percentage. Free-zone holidays in that profile can cover property tax for qualifying licensed activity. 26
Property Transaction Tax
The Iran tax profile records a 5% tax on the taxable value of real property at transfer under Direct Taxes Act article 59. That taxable value is often below the advertised market price. 26
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
No digital-nomad regime. A remote worker who becomes tax-resident is in the worldwide system, with salary tax up to 30%. The free-zone holiday is for licensed zone activity, not a visitor foreign freelance income. FCDO says British visitors need a visa, usually via a tour or an Iranian sponsor, and its Qeshm-specific waiver is not stated. Its separate visa-on-arrival rule is for Kish. 8 24 25 26

About these guide entries

Method
Researched
Last updated
Oct 22, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

  1. Wikipedia: Qeshm, HormozganReference
  2. Wikipedia: Qeshm IslandReference
  3. Wikipedia: Qeshm CountyReference
  4. Wikivoyage: QeshmSecondary
  5. Wikivoyage: IranSecondary
  6. UK FCDO Iran healthOfficial
  7. UK FCDO Iran safety and securityOfficial
  8. UK FCDO Iran entry requirementsOfficial
  9. Irancell mobile internet packagesOfficial
  10. Ookla Speedtest Global Index Iran, September 2026Measurement
  11. Wikipedia: internet speeds, Ookla March 2026Reference
  12. UNESCO: Qeshm Island Global GeoparkOfficial
  13. Qeshm Island GeoparkOfficial
  14. Qeshm Geopark: Portuguese CastleOfficial
  15. Tindex average housing price per m2, QeshmListings
  16. ExchangeRate-API USD feedIndex
  17. Qeshmoff furnished apartmentsListings
  18. Qeshmoff: getting around, updated 13 Mehr 1405Secondary
  19. Qeshmoff: Shahid Zakeri pier, updated 26 Mehr 1405Secondary
  20. Kish4 Qeshm motor hire ratesListings
  21. UNESCO MAB: Hara Biosphere ReserveOfficial
  22. Qeshm Air about pageOfficial
  23. Digikala delivery FAQOfficial
  24. Tax Foundation corporate tax rates 2025Index
  25. FY1405 salary tax tableOfficial
  26. IFJIA: Tax in IranOfficial
  27. OSM: Payambar-e Azam HospitalReference
  28. OSM: Qeshm Portuguese CastleReference
  29. OSM: Stars ValleyReference
  30. OSM: Qeshm International AirportReference
  31. OSM: Shahid Zakeri ferry terminalReference
  32. OSM: Qeshm old bazaarReference
  33. OSM: Qeshm post officeReference
  34. OSM: Naz IslandReference
  35. OSM: Shib DerazReference
  36. OSM: LaftReference
  37. OSM: Kharbas cavesReference
  38. OSM: Namakdan cave entranceReference
  39. OSM: ChahkoohReference
  40. OSM: Hara forest viewpoint, Hara districtReference
  41. OSM: Dargahan old bazaarReference
  42. Snappfood Qeshm Island directory (403 from this network)Official

Change history

    • Grocery Delivery SnappFood Grocery or local corner stores (Sopermarket) via phone call. Digikala same-day grocery delivery is limited to a published city list that does not…
    • Gyms & Fitness Centers Takht-e Jamshid Gym (Men) and various hotel-based fitness centers for women… not set
    • Highest Income Tax Bracket 35% (Mainland); Significant exemptions apply in Qeshm. The FY1405 salary table sets a 4.8 billion rial annual exemption, then 10%, 15%, 20% and…
    • Highway Access The main coastal road connects the East (Qeshm City) to the West (Basaidu). The island is about 135 km from east to west, with Qeshm city at the eastern tip, 22 km…
    • Historic Buildings Traditional Lennj (wooden boat) shipyards in Guran. The Portuguese castle (national monument 2202) stands in Qeshm city. Laft keeps badgir…
    • Historical Sites Portuguese Castle (Qeshm City), Kharbas Caves. The Portuguese castle in Qeshm city was registered as national monument 2202 in December…
    42 more changes
    • Internet Speed Average 10-20 Mbps on ADSL; 4G/LTE up to 40 Mbps. Note: Significant censorship requires… Ookla Speedtest Global Index for September 2026 lists Iran as N/A for both mobile and…
    • Language Classes Private tutors available for Farsi; check boards at the Qeshm University complex. not set
    • Laundry Services Nasrin Laundry in Qeshm City; many 'Bomsardis' offer laundry for a small fee. not set
    • Libraries & Study Spots Public Library of Qeshm (near Golshahr). not set
    • Local Brewery None (Alcohol-free malt drinks like Delster are popular). There is no legal brewery. Alcohol production and sale are banned. The usual cold drink is…
    • Local Heritage The 'Borgheh' (colorful face masks worn by local Bandari women). Lenj wooden boat-building is on the UNESCO intangible heritage list, shown at the Gouran…
    • Local Markets Dargahan bazaars (huge wholesale markets for clothing and electronics). Qeshm old bazaar, opposite Shahid Zakeri pier, and Dargahan old bazaar are the two markets…
    • Main Train/Transit Hub No trains on the island. Nearest train station is Bandar Abbas (accessible by ferry). There is no railway on the island. Qeshm International Airport (GSM) is the air gateway…
    • Museums & Art Venues Anthropological Museum of Loft; Geopark Museum Qeshm. The Geopark Museum sits next to the geopark office at Pardis Junction on Valiasr Avenue…
    • Music Scene Bandari Music (live percussion) often found at local weddings or beach cafes. UNESCO says folk music is part of island identity, with local groups and a lute played by…
    • Must-See Landmarks Chahkooh Canyon, Stars Valley (Valley of Statues). UNESCO highlights the Valley of Stars, the 10-metre Chahkuh gorge, and Namakdan Salt Cave…
    • National Parks Nearby Qeshm Island UNESCO Global Geopark (covers most of the island). There is no national park on the island. Hara is a UNESCO biosphere reserve and the Khuran…
    • Nearby Nature Escapes Hara Mangrove Forests (Boat tours available from Soheili). Hara Biosphere Reserve, designated in 1976, is the mangrove wetland in the Khuran strait…
    • Networking Events Informal gatherings at 'Giahdan' village cafes where young local entrepreneurs meet. not set
    • Parcel Delivery Service Iran Post (Post-e Jomhouri-e Eslami); Tipax for faster domestic shipping. The post office is on Valiasr Boulevard in Shahrak-e Talaei, Qeshm city. Digikala postal…
    • Popular International Cuisine Pizza and burgers at 'Golden Night' (Shab-haye Talayi). The food Wikivoyage actually describes in town is Iranian kebabs and shawarma, not a named…
    • Population Approximately 150,000 (Island total); Qeshm City approx. 40,000 The 2016 census counted 40,678 people in Qeshm city (11,945 households) and 148,993 in…
    • Power 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C and F (European standard). 220 V, 50 Hz, Type C and Type F (Europlug and Schuko), the Iran standard in the Wikivoyage…
    • Property Tax Very low annual tax; mainly focused on luxury 'empty' homes. IFJIA lists property tax as a direct tax. The country profile stores no separate annual…
    • Property Transaction Tax Approx. 5% of the regional value (usually lower than market price). The Iran tax profile records a 5% tax on the taxable value of real property at transfer…
    • Public Transport Passes No formal pass system. Shared taxis (Savari) are the primary mode. Qeshmoff, updated 13 Mehr 1405, says there is no regular city bus network, so there is no…
    • Regional Travel High-speed ferry from Qeshm Wharfs to Bandar Abbas (50 mins) or Hormuz Island (45 mins). Fast boats from Shahid Zakeri to Shahid Haqqani in Bandar Abbas run from about 06:00 until…
    • Religious Sites Sunni Mosques in Loft with traditional windcatchers (Badgirs). Wikipedia names historic mosques on the island and the Seyyed Mozaffar and Bibi Maryam…
    • SIM Card Irancell or Hamrah-e Aval. Available at Qeshm Airport or downtown shops. Data packages are… Irancell, Hamrah-e Aval (MCI) and Rightel are the national operators; buy a prepaid SIM…
    • Scenic Viewpoints The roof of any windcatcher house in Laft for the 'ship cemetery' view at sunset. The Valley of Stars is the sandstone canyon UNESCO describes, mapped near Berkeh Khalaf…
    • Short Term Rentals Iravan Hotel or Captain Amini's Guesthouse. Expect $20-$40 per night for quality stays. Qeshmoff is the local furnished-stay list. Its page text gives a nightly apartment median…
    • Social Events for Expats Limited. Most social life occurs via Instagram groups or Couchsurfing 'Hangouts' feature. not set
    • Street Art Murals centered around marine life near the Qeshm Free Zone area. not set
    • Street Food Stalls Sambuseh and Falafel stalls at the night market near City Center Mall. Wikivoyage says food stalls in Qeshm city centre and in Dargahan serve kebabs and the…
    • Studio Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. $800 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = $32,000). Prices fluctuate heavily with currency. Tindex average advertised price on 22 October 2026 was 108,460,767 toman per square metre…
    • Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. $500 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = $20,000) in developing areas like Dargahan. Tindex does not publish an outside-city series. In the same 22 October 2026 crawl, a…
    • Table Tennis Spots Public sports complexes in Qeshm City. not set
    • Tap Water Not drinkable. Rely on bottled water (approx. 80,000 IRR per 1.5L) or desalination… Wikivoyage says tap water is safe in most Iranian cities but chalky and off-putting in…
    • Tax System Territorial for Free Zone; Worldwide for mainland Iranian residents. Worldwide for residents, copied from the Iran tax profile. Residence is not a simple…
    • Tech Repair Services Computer and mobile repair shops located in Do-Dolphin Mall (Dargahan). not set
    • Theater Venues Open-air amphitheaters in Zeytoon Park for cultural performances. not set
    • Top International Airline FlyDubai (direct to Dubai), Qatar Airways (via Tehran/Shiraz). Qeshm Air is the carrier Wikivoyage names on the Qeshm to Dubai flight, matching the…
    • Top Regional Airline Qeshm Air, Mahan Air. Qeshm Air (IATA QB) is the named carrier. Its own history page says the first routes were…
    • VAT 9% standard rate, but Qeshm Free Zone has various exemptions for locally traded goods. The Iran tax profile records a 10% combined standard VAT, 9% in the VAT Act plus budget…
    • Vegan/Vegetarian Options Limited. 'Kashk-e Bademjan' (eggplant dip) is the go-to, but specify no meat at Shab-haye… No dedicated vegan restaurant was found. Wikivoyage describes the default plates as kebabs…
    • Wine Bars None (Illegal). None. Drinking alcohol is illegal, including in public, so there is no legal wine bar.
    • Yoga & Wellness Centers Private sessions often held on the beach at Hengam Island or Zeytoon Park. not set

    Corporate Tax, Dividend Withholding Tax, Tax System, Highest Income Tax Bracket, VAT, CFC, Property Tax, Property Transaction Tax, Best Area to Stay for Tourists, Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads, Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads set from the tax profile, the FY1405 salary table and FCDO entry rules (taxfoundation.org, iranestekhdam.ir, gov.uk).

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