India maintains travel advisory for Iran despite US-Iran ceasefire agreement
Even as a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at ending hostilities between the United States and Iran has raised hopes for de-escalation, the Indian Government has urged its citizens to refrain from all non-essential travel to Iran for the time being.
The Indian Embassy in Tehran issued a fresh advisory on Wednesday, acknowledging recent positive developments in the security environment while stopping short of lifting restrictions. Officials said the mission continues to closely track the situation on the ground following the landmark agreement signed last week between US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
“Notwithstanding the recent improvements, Indian nationals are advised to continue avoiding all non-essential travel to Iran until further notice,” the embassy stated. The updated guidance was also shared on the mission’s social media.
For Indian nationals already living in Iran or those who must travel for compelling reasons, the embassy called for “a high degree of caution” at all times. It urged them to stay alert, monitor credible local news sources, and strictly follow directives from Iranian authorities.
The mission also renewed its longstanding request for all Indian citizens in the country — including new arrivals — to register their details with the embassy at the earliest opportunity. Travelers were encouraged to regularly check the embassy’s official website and social media platforms for the latest updates.
Emergency assistance is available through the embassy’s 24-hour helplines: +98-912-810-9115, +98-912-810-9109, +98-912-810-9102, and +98-993-217-9359. Queries can also be sent to cons.tehran@mea.gov.in.
India began issuing travel warnings for Iran on February 28, shortly after the outbreak of conflict in West Asia triggered by joint US-Israeli strikes on Iranian targets and subsequent retaliatory actions. Wednesday’s advisory marks the first update since technical-level discussions commenced in the wake of the US-Iran MoU.
The Indian Government has consistently prioritised the safety of its large diaspora in the region and continues to review the situation in light of ongoing diplomatic efforts.
