Amid the growing chaos in Iran, the Indian embassy in Iran has issued a fresh advisory urging Indian nationals to leave the country. In a statement released on 14th January, the Indian embassy advised Indian citizens, including students, pilgrims, business persons and tourists, to leave Iran with any available means of transport.
“In continuation of its earlier advisory dated January 5, 2025, the embassy urged Indian nationals who are currently in Iran (students, pilgrims, business persons and tourists) to leave by available means of transport, including commercial flights,” said the embassy in its statement.
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The embassy further advised Indian nationals and PIOs (Persons of Indian Origin) in Iran to exercise caution and avoid areas where protests are being held. “It is reiterated that all Indian citizens and PIOs should exercise due caution, avoid areas of protests and demonstrations, and stay in contact with the Indian Embassy in Iran and monitor local media for any development,” it added.
It asked all Indian nationals in Iran to keep their immigration and travel documents, including passports and IDs, handy. The embassy issued the following emergency contact helplines: +989128109115; +989128109109; +989128109102; +989932179359. Email: cons.tehran@mea.gov.in. It urged all Indians in Iran, who have not registered with the Indian embassy, to do so using the link – https://www.meaers.com/request/home. “The link is also available on the Embassy website. In case any Indian national is unable to register due to internet disruptions in Iran, their families in India are requested to do so,” the embassy said.
In a separate advisory, the Ministry of External Affairs strongly advised Indian nationals to avoid travelling to Iran.
Advisory for Indian nationals regarding travel to Iran
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“In view of the ongoing developments in Iran, Indian nationals are once again strongly advised to avoid travel to the Islamic Republic of Iran until further notice. MEA’s advisory issued on 5 January 2026 may also be referred to,” the MEA said on 14th January.
As Iran has been facing a wave of protests for over two weeks, the situation is exacerbated by growing tensions between Iran and the United States. Washington has declared open support for the protestors in Iran, who are seeking regime change. US President Donald Trump warned the Iranian regime against opening fire on the protestors. In addition to that, the US has been threatening Iran with military action. Considering the possibility of American military action in Iran, the Indian government has issued a safety advisory to Indian nationals in Iran.
