Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

10/26/2024 | Press release | Archived content

Iran travel advice

Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).

advises against all travel to Iran

advises against all travel to Iran. British and British-Iranian dual nationals are at significant risk of arrest, questioning or detention. Having a British passport or connections to the UK can be reason enough for the Iranian authorities to detain you.

Find out more about why advises against travel.

Political situation in Iran

There is tension in the Middle East region. The situation could escalate quickly and pose risks. We continue to advise against all travel to Iran.

On 1 October, Iran launched over 200 ballistic missiles at Israel. On 26 October, Israel carried out military action against Iran. Reports suggest Iran closed its airspace following the attacks. Flights may be cancelled as a result.

Monitor this travel advice and other media as the situation is changing fast. Follow and contact travel on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can also get email notifications when this travel advice is updated.

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Limited UK government support

UK government support is extremely limited in Iran. Assume that no face-to-face consular assistance will be possible in an emergency and the UK government will not be able to help you if you get into difficulty in Iran.

Travel insurance

If you choose to travel to Iran against advice, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.

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