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Travel advice for Iran

All governments advise against all travel to Iran
Summary of 17 governments, written 4 Nov 2026All governments advise against all travel to Iran, and many also advise their citizens already there to leave. Warnings from Austria, Belgium, Japan and the Netherlands also cover detention risks, sensitive sites, communication disruption and restricted air travel. Hungary, Ireland, the Netherlands and Slovenia flag border areas with Afghanistan, Pakistan or Iraq. Slovenia treats southeastern Sistan and Baluchistan, Kerman and Hormozgan as especially dangerous, except Kish and Qeshm islands, while the United Kingdom notes special entry arrangements for Kish Island.
17 avoid all travel
Places named by governmentsKish IslandAfghanistan border areasPakistan border areasIraq border areas
17governments advising
3strongest level held, avoid all travel
27 Octlatest change (United Kingdom)
-no monthly arrivals series held

What each government says

Its level on one scale, its own wording, and a summary of its advice written from its own text

Australia3Avoid all travel
Do not travel

Australia advises avoiding all travel for Iran.

Level since 3 Mar 2020
Austria3Avoid all travel
Security level 4: travel warning

Avoid all travel to Iran because the regional security situation is tense and can change at any time. Austrians are urged to leave, while those present should exercise particular caution. Austrian-Iranian dual nationals risk arbitrary arrest, interrogation or lengthy sentences; consular support is severely limited, and internet and messaging services are frequently cut off.

Level since 30 Oct 2026, summary 1 Nov 2026
Belgium3Avoid all travel
Advises against all travel

Avoid all travel to Iran because of regional tensions, the risk of military escalation and the domestic security situation. Belgian citizens, including dual nationals, should leave as soon as possible. Even tourists face increased risks of arrest, arbitrary detention, unfair trial and mistreatment; consular protection is limited, and those remaining should avoid military and nuclear installations and large gatherings.

Level since 30 Oct 2026, summary 1 Nov 2026
Canada3Avoid all travel
Avoid all travel

Avoid all travel to Iran because regional volatility, missile and drone attacks, possible violent demonstrations and increased surveillance create serious risks. If in Iran, leave now if safe, but do not rely on Canadian assistance; land border departures are at your own risk. Astara is closed, while Sarakhs/Serakhs is fully open but requires special authorization and a transit visa, and Tehran has seen violent clashes.

Qator/KapıköyBazargan/Gürbula(k)Sero/EsendereNordoz/Agarak
Level since 3 Dec 2020, summary 3 Nov 2026
Czechia3Avoid all travel
Cz level 3

Avoid all travel to Iran and leave immediately if already there because escalating tensions with the United States and Israel and possible attacks on Iranian infrastructure threaten renewed war. Leave overland preferably via Azerbaijan, Armenia, or Turkey, since flights are limited and conflict could interrupt aviation and close borders and ports. If unable to leave, follow safety guidance, avoid gatherings and sensitive sites, and expect communication outages and limited assistance.

AzerbaijanArmeniaTurkey
Level since 3 Nov 2026, summary 3 Nov 2026
Denmark3Avoid all travel
Avoid all travel

Avoid all travel to Iran, and Danes there are urged to leave, because the security risk is very high and the situation is unstable and unpredictable. Departure options may be limited. You may be detained or imprisoned, including on espionage charges, while consular rights may not be respected. Other risks include terrorism, demonstrations, crime in larger cities, landmines near the Iraqi border, earthquakes in the southeast and chaotic traffic.

larger citiesIraq border areassoutheastern Iran
Level since 30 Oct 2026, summary 2 Nov 2026
Germany3Avoid all travel
Travel warning

Germany advises avoiding all travel for Iran.

Level since 12 Dec 2022
Hong Kong3Avoid all travel
Hk level 3

Avoid all travel to Iran because the security situation is highly unpredictable. Residents already there should attend to personal safety and leave or relocate to relatively safe regions immediately. Military conflict, airstrikes, protests, violent clashes and border incidents have caused casualties, while airspace closures are disrupting airports and air traffic.

Level since 19 Jun 2025, summary 3 Nov 2026
Hungary3Avoid all travel
On the travel-not-recommended list; hu class

Avoid all travel to Iran because regional tension, war and possible further military escalation create serious risks. Travel should be postponed, entry is not recommended under any circumstances, and those already there are advised to leave immediately while avoiding demonstrations, mass gatherings and military or police sites. Terror attacks are frequent in Khuzestan and provinces bordering Pakistan and Afghanistan, and foreign nationals face increased detention risk.

Khuzestan ProvinceIraq borderPakistan borderAfghanistan border
Level since 22 May 2024, summary 3 Nov 2026
Ireland3Avoid all travel
Do not travel

Avoid all travel to Iran because hostilities make security volatile and unpredictable, while citizens risk arbitrary arrest and detention by Iranian authorities. Those in Iran should leave, avoid protests and large gatherings, and stay away from military, government, security, energy and communications infrastructure; do not photograph sensitive sites or conflict activity. Security is particularly dangerous in provinces bordering Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iraq, although incidents can occur across the country.

Pakistan-bordering provincesAfghanistan-bordering provincesIraq-bordering provinces
Level since 29 Oct 2026, summary 1 Nov 2026
Japan3Avoid all travel
Level 3 or 4 for the whole country: do not travel, or evacuate

Do not travel to Iran for any purpose. The government raised the country to level 4, advising those already there to leave if they can do so safely. Risks include military tensions, internet and international calls being unavailable or difficult, and reduced or suddenly suspended flights. If staying is unavoidable, use multiple sources, take precautions, avoid protests and gatherings, and do not approach or photograph military or nuclear facilities.

TehranPakistan border areaKermanshah ProvinceIraq border area in Ilam Province
Level since 2 Nov 2026, summary 3 Nov 2026
Netherlands3Avoid all travel
Colour code red: do not travel

Avoid all travel to Iran because tensions with the United States make security unpredictable, regional attacks and infrastructure disruption continue, and air travel is severely restricted. You risk arbitrary arrest, long imprisonment or the death penalty, as well as terrorism, kidnapping near Afghanistan and Pakistan, crime and violent demonstrations. Strict drug, photography, drone and same-sex activity laws carry severe punishment, and consular help for dual nationals is unavailable.

Sistan BaluchestanGulf of OmanPersian GulfStrait of Hormuz
Level since 29 Oct 2026, summary 1 Nov 2026
Singapore3Avoid all travel
Defer all travel

Defer all travel to Iran because of the escalating security situation in the Middle East. Singaporeans currently in Iran should remain vigilant, monitor the situation, avoid demonstrations and large crowds, and leave as soon as practicable. Singapore has no diplomatic mission in Iran, which limits emergency consular assistance. If they must stay, they should follow local news, leave areas showing signs of unrest, and know where the nearest hardened shelter is.

IranMiddle East
Level since 2 Nov 2026, summary 3 Nov 2026
Slovenia3Avoid all travel
Highest caution: avoid all travel or leave

Leave Iran and avoid all travel because security remains unpredictable; anyone there should leave safely, taking local conditions into account. Risks include regional tensions, sudden protests and violent responses, terrorism, criminal kidnapping, detention of foreign nationals and dangerous roads; consular assistance may be limited. Treat southeastern Sistan and Baluchistan, Kerman and Hormozgan provinces as especially dangerous, except Kish and Qeshm islands, and avoid border strips along Afghanistan and Iraq.

Sistan and Baluchistan provinceKerman provinceHormozgan provinceKish Island
Level since 30 Oct 2026, summary 1 Nov 2026
Sweden3Avoid all travel
Advises against all travel

Avoid all travel to Iran because of the security situation. Swedish citizens in Iran are urged to leave the country, and the advice remains in force until further notice.

Level since 30 Oct 2026, summary 1 Nov 2026
United Kingdom3Avoid all travel
Avoid all travel to whole country

Avoid all travel to Iran because British nationals risk arrest, detention and potentially the death sentence, with increased questioning and scrutiny by Iranian authorities. Dual nationals may be treated as Iranian nationals, and previous travel to or from Iran does not guarantee safety. Kish Island has additional entry arrangements.

Kish Island
Level since 29 Oct 2026, summary 1 Nov 2026
United States3Avoid all travel
Level 4: do not travel

Avoid all travel to Iran because of terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, arbitrary arrest, and wrongful detention. U.S. citizens in Iran should leave immediately. There is no U.S. embassy, routine consular services are unavailable, and protecting-power assistance is severely limited. Surrogacy companies may misrepresent security and citizenship rules, putting U.S. citizens in danger.

Level since 1 Feb 2018, summary 1 Nov 2026

Changes by month

Last 12 months

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What changed

The latest 12 of 89; arrivals beside each, not as its cause

27 Oct 2026United KingdomThe UK updated regional tensions warnings and insurance guidance for Iran.medium
13 Oct 2026CanadaCanada added El Niño information to Iran's natural disasters and climate guidance.low
13 Aug 2026United KingdomUK advice removed information about the temporary withdrawal of its staff and remote embassy operations in Iran.none
22 Jul 2026United KingdomUK guidance on regional tensions in Iran was updated, and embassy staff were temporarily withdrawn while the embassy operated remotely.medium
18 Jun 2026United KingdomTravel guidance for Iran was updated for regional tensions and conflict.high
7 Apr 2026United KingdomUK travel advice for Iran was updated to reflect a regional escalation.high
1 Mar 2026United KingdomUpdated information for British nationals in Iran has been added to the warnings and insurance guidance.low
28 Feb 2026United KingdomIranian airspace has now closed.high
27 Feb 2026United KingdomAdvice adds regional security risks and says UK staff were temporarily withdrawn, leaving the embassy operating remotely.medium
21 Jan 2026United KingdomInformation about temporarily withdrawn staff was removed from the Iran travel advice.none
15 Jan 2026JapanJapan raised Iran's danger level to 4, advising against travel and urging those present to leave safely.high
15 Jan 2026JapanJapan raised the danger level in its travel advice for Iran.high
Travel advice for every destination, in one call

Levels from 20 governments on one scale, every dated change since 2018 with its categories, summary and impact, and the destination's arrivals beside each one. On the Intelligence plan, and in the MCP server for assistants.

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