Location: \u00a0Iran, countrywide<\/p>\n
Event: \u00a0The U.S. government cares about your safety and will continue to share up-to-the-minute information you need to make informed decisions about your safety. \u00a0Due to ongoing military operations, Americans are advised to shelter-in-place. \u00a0If safe to do so, Americans should leave Iran now by land.<\/p>\n
Actions to Take:<\/p>\n
If you cannot leave, find a secure location within your residence or another safe building and stay away from windows. Have a supply of food, water, medications, and other essential items.
Have a plan for departing Iran that does not rely on U.S. government help.
Avoid demonstrations, keep a low profile, and stay aware of your surroundings.
Monitor local media for breaking news. Be prepared to adjust your plans.
Keep your phone charged and maintain communication with family and friends to inform them of your status.
Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)<\/a> to receive the latest updates on security in Iran.
Receive alerts from the U.S. Virtual Embassy Iran via WhatsApp<\/a>.
<\/p>\n If You Plan to Leave Iran:<\/p>\n Be aware the Iranian government may restrict or prevent departures from Iran. U.S.-Iranian dual nationals must exit Iran on Iranian passports. The Iranian government does not recognize dual nationality<\/a> and will treat U.S.-Iranian dual nationals solely as Iranian citizens. U.S. nationals are at significant risk of questioning, arrest, and detention in Iran. Showing a U.S. passport or demonstrating connections to the United States can be reason enough for Iranian authorities to detain someone. U.S. citizens who do not have a valid U.S. passport in their possession should apply for one at the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate after departing Iran.<\/p>\n The U.S. government cannot guarantee your safety if you choose to depart using the following options. You should exercise them only if you believe it is safe to do so.\u00a0 Commercial flights are currently operating out of Armenia, T\u00fcrkiye, Turkmenistan, and Azerbaijan.\u00a0 Commercial flights are currently not operating out of Iran.\u00a0 You should also be prepared for possible lines at border crossings.<\/p>\n As of Friday, March 6:<\/p>\n The Armenian land border at Agarak\/Norduz is open. \u00a0U.S. citizens entering Armenia from Iran need a valid U.S. passport and may stay for up to 180 days visa-free. \u00a0U.S. dual-nationals who plan to enter Armenia on an American, Iranian or Armenian passport do not require advance approval.\u00a0 Taxis are available from Agarak to surrounding cities and to Yerevan.<\/p>\n The Turkish land border crossings with Iran are open (G\u00fcrbulak\/Bazargan, Kap\u0131k\u00f6y\/Razi, and Esendere\/Serow) for entry by Turkish and third country nationals. \u00a0U.S. citizens entering T\u00fcrkiye from Iran need a U.S. passport valid for at least 60 days beyond their intended date of departure from T\u00fcrkiye and may stay for up to 90 days visa-free. \u00a0U.S. citizens who plan to enter T\u00fcrkiye on an American or Turkish passport should send the following information to Ankara-ACS@State.gov<\/a> at least one business day in advance:<\/p>\n
Name, date of birth, passport information (number and dates of issue\/expiration), photograph of the passport biodata page, name of the border crossing, and the anticipated date of crossing
<\/p>\n Turkmenistan\u2019s land border crossings are open, though U.S. citizens need special authorization from the Government of Turkmenistan before approaching the border. \u00a0U.S. Embassy Ashgabat must facilitate this approval. \u00a0U.S. citizens who plan to request entry into Turkmenistan should send the following to the U.S. Embassy Ashgabat American Citizens Services Unit at AshgabatUScitizen@state.gov:<\/p>\n
Name, date of birth, passport information (number and dates of issue\/expiration), photograph of the passport biodata page, name of the border crossing, and the anticipated date of crossing
<\/p>\n Azerbaijan\u2019s land borders are closed to routine traffic. \u00a0U.S. citizens with an urgent need to depart Iran should first consider other available options for departure. \u00a0If alternate routes are not feasible, U.S. citizens may request entry into Azerbaijan; however, this requires prior approval from the Government of Azerbaijan. \u00a0U.S. Embassy Baku must facilitate this approval process, and extended wait times should be expected. \u00a0U.S. citizens who plan to request entry into Azerbaijan should send the following to the U.S. Embassy Baku American Citizens Services Unit at BakuACS@state.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Name, date of birth, passport information (number and dates of issue\/expiration), photograph of the passport biodata page, name of the border crossing, and the anticipated date of crossing
<\/p>\n U.S. citizens should not travel to Afghanistan, Iraq, or the Pakistan-Iran border area.<\/p>\n