Travel advice for Iran – GOV.UK
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2024-04-14 07:17:02
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The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice on travel risks to help UK nationals make informed decisions. Learn more about FCDO Travel tips.
FCDO advises against all travel to Iran
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel contrary to FCDO instructions. Consular support is also severely limited if the FCDO advises against travel.
If you are a British citizen and are already in Iran, either as a resident or as a visitor, think carefully about your presence there and the risks you are taking by staying there.
FCDO advises against all travel to Iran. British and British-Iranian dual nationals are at significant risk of arbitrary arrest, questioning or detention in Iran. Holding a British passport may be reason enough for the Iranian authorities to question you. If you are imprisoned in Iran, you could face months or years in prison.
Find out more about why FCDO advises against traveling.
Iranian military activity against Israel
On April 13, 2024, Iran launched an attack against Israel, using UAVs, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles fired by Iran at Israel.
Keep an eye on this travel advisory and other media as the situation is changing quickly. Follow and contact FCDO Travel on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can also receive email alerts when this travel advisory is updated.
To read FCDO Advice on dealing with a crisis abroad./)
Risks for British nationals in Iran
Consular assistance in Iran is extremely limited. If you require consular assistance, please contact the British Embassy in Tehran.
FCDO advises against all travel to Iran. British and British-Iranian dual nationals are at significant risk of arbitrary arrest, questioning or detention in Iran. Holding a British passport may be reason enough for the Iranian authorities to question you. If you are imprisoned in Iran, you could face months or years in prison.
Find out more about why FCDO advises against traveling
Dual nationals
The Iranian authorities do not recognize dual citizenship. If you have dual British-Iranian nationality and are detained in Iran, the authorities will not disclose this FCDOor grant FCDOAccess to see you. If you are detained, your case will be in the hands of the Iranian authorities, who have shown some hostility towards citizens of the United Kingdom and Great Britain.
Before you travel
FCDOadvises against all travel to Iran.
No trip can be guaranteed to be safe. Read all the advice in this guide, as well as support for British nationals abroad, including:
- Advice on preparing for trips abroad and reducing risks
- Information for women, LGBT+ and disabled travelers
Follow and contact FCDOcontinue traveling Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can also sign up to receive email notifications when this advice is updated.
Travel insurance
If you decide to travel, research your travel destinations and take out appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in the event of an emergency.
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