Location:\u00a0\u00a0Iran, countrywide\u00a0<\/p>\n
Event<\/p>\n
There is no higher priority than the\u202fsafety and security of American citizens for President Trump, Secretary of State Rubio, and the entire Department of State.<\/p>\n
We are working on\u202fadditional\u202foptions to\u202fassist\u202fAmericans to\u202fdepart\u202fthe Middle East. Please continue to review Department of State guidance for\u202fadditional\u202finformation or last-minute changes. We are closely\u202fmonitoring\u202fthe situation and are committed to providing\u202ftimely\u202finformation and\u202fassistance\u202fto U.S. citizens in the affected area. We urge all Americans to remain vigilant and review the latest guidance from the U.S. Embassy. Your well-being\u202fremains\u202four foremost concern.<\/p>\n
We\u202fwill continue\u202fto share\u202fup-to-the-minute\u202finformation you need to\u202fmake informed decisions about your safety. The U.S. government is ready to help Americans leave the Middle East if you choose to take advantage of the options available.<\/p>\n
U.S. citizens in Iran can also call the State Department at +1-202-501-4444 to receive departure information and assistance.<\/p>\n
If you choose to not take advantage of departure options available, Americans should be prepared to shelter in place in a secure location within your residence or another safe building.\u00a0\u00a0Have a supply of food, water, medications, and other essential items.<\/p>\n
Options to Depart\u00a0<\/p>\n
Be aware the Iranian government may restrict or prevent departures from Iran.\u00a0U.S.-Iranian dual nationals must exit Iran on Iranian passports.\u00a0The Iranian government does not recognize\u00a0dual nationality<\/a>\u00a0and 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\u00a0demonstrating\u00a0connections 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\u00a0departing\u00a0Iran.<\/p>\n Commercial flights are currently not\u00a0operating\u00a0out of Iran.\u00a0\u00a0The following land routes are open, but U.S. citizens should be aware of the following:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n The Armenian land border at Agarak\/Norduz\u00a0is open.\u00a0\u00a0U.S. citizens entering Armenia from Iran need a valid U.S. passport and may stay for up to 180 days visa-free.\u00a0\u00a0U.S. dual-nationals who plan to enter Armenia on an American,\u00a0Iranian\u00a0or Armenian passport do not require advance approval.\u00a0\u00a0Taxis are available from Agarak to surrounding cities and to Yerevan.<\/p>\n The Turkish land border crossings with Iran are open (G\u00fcrbulak\/Bazargan,\u00a0Kap\u0131k\u00f6y\/Razi, and\u00a0Esendere\/Serow) for entry by Turkish and third country nationals.\u00a0\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.\u00a0\u00a0Read the\u00a0Turkey Travel Advisory<\/a>\u00a0and be aware the area of\u00a0T\u00fcrkiye\u00a0near the Iran border is designated Level 4 \u2013 Do Not Travel.\u00a0\u00a0U.S. citizens who plan to enter T\u00fcrkiye\u00a0from Iran via land border crossing\u00a0should send the following information to\u00a0Ankara-ACS@State.gov<\/a>\u00a0at 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\u00a0intended\u00a0border crossing, and the\u00a0anticipated\u00a0date of crossing
<\/p>\n Turkish and third country nationals.\u00a0\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.\u00a0\u00a0Read the\u00a0Turkey Travel Advisory<\/a>\u00a0and be aware the area of T\u00fcrkiye near the Iran border is designated Level 4 \u2013 Do Not Travel. On March\u202f9, 2026, the Department of State\u202fordered\u202fnon-emergency U.S. government employees and U.S. government employee family members to leave Consulate General Adana due to\u202fthe safety risks.\u00a0\u00a0U.S. citizens who plan to enter T\u00fcrkiye from Iran via land border crossing should send the following information to\u00a0Ankara-ACS@State.gov<\/a>\u00a0at 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 intended border crossing, and the\u00a0anticipated\u00a0date 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.\u00a0\u00a0U.S. Embassy Ashgabat must\u00a0facilitate\u00a0this approval.\u00a0\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\u00a0AshgabatUScitizen@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 intended border crossing, and the anticipated date of crossing
<\/p>\n Azerbaijan\u2019s land borders are closed to routine traffic.\u00a0\u00a0U.S. citizens with an urgent need to\u00a0depart\u00a0Iran should first consider other available options for departure.\u00a0\u00a0If alternate routes are not\u00a0feasible, U.S. citizens may request entry into Azerbaijan; however, this requires prior approval from the Government of Azerbaijan.\u00a0\u00a0U.S. Embassy Baku must\u00a0facilitate\u00a0this approval process, and extended wait times should be expected.\u00a0\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\u00a0BakuACS@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\u00a0intended\u00a0border crossing, and the\u00a0anticipated\u00a0date of crossing
<\/p>\n U.S. citizens should not travel to Afghanistan, Iraq, or the Pakistan-Iran border area.\u00a0<\/p>\n Shelter in Place\u00a0<\/p>\n If you do not depart Iran, we recommend all Americans in Iran shelter in place until further notice.\u00a0\u00a0To the extent possible, remain in your residence, hotel, or another structure, and stay away from windows.<\/p>\n U.S. citizens in Iran in need of help should contact the U.S. Embassy in Bern, Switzerland by email at\u00a0BernACS@state.gov<\/a>\u00a0or phone at +41-31-357-7011.\u00a0\u00a0The U.S. government does not have diplomatic or consular relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran.\u00a0\u00a0The Swiss government, acting through its embassy in Tehran, serves as the protecting power for U.S. interests in Iran.<\/p>\n The Embassy of Switzerland\u2019s Foreign Interests Section in Tehran remains operational but is limited in its ability to reply to emails or receive phone calls due to the current Internet outage and security situation in Iran.<\/p>\n Follow the Department of State guidelines to protect yourself from\u00a0scams<\/a>.<\/p>\n Be careful of anyone asking for money. If you are a victim of a scam,\u00a0learn how the FBI can help<\/a>.<\/p>\n Actions to Take\u00a0<\/p>\n
Maintain communication with family and friends to inform them of your status.
Have travel documents up to date and easily accessible.
Find a secure location within your residence or another safe building.\u00a0\u00a0Have a supply of food, water, medications, and other essential items.
In case of an attack, stay away from any debris, and\u00a0monitor\u00a0news outlets for official guidance.
Avoid protests and demonstrations, keep a low profile, and stay aware of your surroundings.
Pay close attention to communications from local officials.
Enroll in the\u00a0Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)<\/a>\u00a0to receive safety and security updates from the U.S. Embassy.
Keep your cell phone charged and pre-programmed with the following emergency numbers.
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