Commercial options to leave Iran are becoming available. Contact your travel provider about air and land transport availability. Flight cancellations and disruptions could continue with little or no notice, including due to airport and airspace closures. If you have an existing ticket, contact your travel provider or airline. This may be the fastest way for you to reach your destination.
We continue to urge Australians who want to leave Iran to do so now, if it is safe. Australians in Iran who are unable to leave, or do not wish to leave, are advised to take all precautions for your safety. Be alert and aware of your surroundings. See our advice on safety during an armed conflict (see ‘Safety’).
If you’re an Australian citizen or permanent resident in Iran, you can register on the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s crisis registration portal. Keep your registration details up to date so we can contact you (see ‘Safety’).
If you intend to travel by land into a neighbouring country, check the latest public information from local authorities in Iran and your destination on visa and border arrangements. Borders may close without notice. You should consider the risks carefully before attempting to leave by any route and you should make your own assessment whether it’s safe for you to travel in current circumstances. This includes considering the security situation and the potential risks involved. If you are not confident in the safety and reliability of any departure option, shelter in place and follow the advice of local authorities. Transport routes may be disrupted. Roads may be crowded and exposed to security risks such a military action, rocket attacks and terrorism, as may border crossings. Iran’s borders with neighbouring countries may have restrictions for foreign nationals and may close at short notice. See detailed information on border crossings in the ‘Overview’ section below.
Avoid all demonstrations and protests. Terrorist attacks could happen anywhere in Iran, including Tehran or other locations frequented by foreigners and tourists. Foreigners, including Australians, are at a high risk of arbitrary detention or arrest. Kidnapping for ransom is a risk in Iran.
The Australian Government has directed the departure of Australian officials from the Australian Embassy in Tehran due to the volatile security situation. Our Embassy and operations in Tehran are now closed. Our ability to provide consular assistance in Iran is extremely limited. Australians in need of consular assistance should call the Australian Government 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on 1300 555 135 in Australia or +61 2 6261 3305 outside Australia.
We continue to advise:
Do not travel to Iran due to the volatile regional security situation and the risk of arbitrary detention.
