India advises nationals to avoid travelling to Iran

New Delhi, Jan 15, 2026 : India has strongly advised its nationals to avoid travelling to Iran, as the security situation in the country has deteriorated further. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in an advisory said, in view of the ongoing developments in Iran, Indian nationals are strongly advised to avoid travel to the Islamic Republic of Iran until further notice.

MEA asked Indian citizens and Persons of Indian Origin, PIOs, residing in Iran to exercise due caution and avoid visiting areas of protests. MEA said, Indian nationals living in Iran on resident visas are advised to register with the Indian Embassy, if not already done so.

The emergency contact helplines of the Indian Embassy in Tehran are +989128109115; +989128109109; +989128109102; +989932179359. The Embassy can also be reached through email at [email protected]. Meanwhile, the Embassy of India in Tehran in an advisory said, in view of the evolving situation in Iran, Indian nationals who are currently in the country be it students, pilgrims, business persons and tourists are advised to leave Iran by available means of transport, including commercial flights. The embassy urged Indian nationals to keep their immigration documents available.