Location: Iran<\/p>\n
Event<\/p>\n
There are no\u00a0changes to the\u00a0options to\u00a0depart,\u00a0shelter in place, or\u00a0protecting power operations sections.<\/p>\n
We are\u00a0monitoring\u00a0the situation in the Middle East closely and will keep you updated so you can make decisions about your safety. If you want to leave the Middle East, the U.S. government is ready to\u00a0assist\u00a0by providing you the latest information about the departure options available.\u00a0President Trump, Secretary of State Rubio, and the Department of State have no higher priority than the safety and security of American citizens.\u00a0New or updated information below is\u00a0indicated\u00a0in\u00a0bold.<\/p>\n
Please continue to review Department of State guidance for\u00a0additional\u00a0information or last-minute changes.<\/p>\n
If you choose not\u00a0to\u00a0take advantage of available departure options, including commercial options, you should be prepared to shelter in place in a secure location within your residence or another safe building. Have a supply of food, water, medications, and other essential items. We urge all Americans to remain vigilant\u00a0and review the latest guidance from the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.<\/p>\n
Options to Depart<\/p>\n
U.S. citizens should not travel to Afghanistan, Iraq, or the Pakistan-Iran border area.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Be aware the Iranian government may\u00a0prevent U.S. citizens from\u00a0departing\u00a0or\u00a0charge an\u00a0\u201cexit fee\u201d\u00a0for\u00a0departures from Iran. U.S.-Iranian dual nationals must exit Iran on Iranian passports.\u00a0Iranian police and security personnel may\u00a0operate\u00a0roadside\u00a0checkpoints using\u00a0unmarked vehicles such as taxis.\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.\u00a0<\/p>\n Commercial flights are currently not\u00a0operating\u00a0out of Iran.\u202fThe following land routes are open, but U.S. citizens should be aware of the following:<\/p>\n The Armenian land border at Agarak\/Norduz\u00a0is open.\u00a0U.S. citizens entering Armenia from Iran need a valid U.S. passport and may stay for up to 180 days visa-free.\u202fU.S. dual-nationals who plan to enter Armenia on a\u00a0U.S., Iranian,\u00a0or Armenian passport do not require advanced\u00a0approval.\u202fTaxis are available from Agarak to surrounding cities and to Yerevan.\u00a0<\/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.\u202fU.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.\u202fRead 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.\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\u00a0
<\/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.\u202fU.S. Embassy Ashgabat must\u00a0facilitate\u00a0this approval.\u202fU.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\u00a0anticipated\u00a0date of crossing\u00a0
<\/p>\n Azerbaijan\u2019s land borders are closed to routine traffic.\u202fU.S. citizens with an urgent need to\u00a0depart\u00a0Iran should first consider other available options for departure.\u00a0\u202fIf alternate routes are not\u00a0feasible, U.S. citizens may request entry into Azerbaijan; however, this requires prior approval from the Government of Azerbaijan.\u202fU.S. Embassy Baku must\u00a0facilitate\u00a0this approval process, and extended wait times should be expected.\u00a0\u202fU.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 intended border crossing, and the\u00a0anticipated\u00a0date of crossing\u00a0
<\/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 Shelter in Place<\/p>\n If you do not\u00a0depart\u00a0Iran, we recommend all Americans in Iran shelter in place until further notice.\u202fTo the extent possible, remain in your residence, hotel, or another structure, and stay away from windows.\u202f\u202f\u202f<\/p>\n Protecting Power\u00a0Operations<\/p>\n The U.S. government does not have diplomatic or consular relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran.\u202fU.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.<\/p>\n The Swiss government, acting through its embassy in Tehran, serves as the protecting power for U.S. interests in Iran. The Embassy of Switzerland\u2019s Foreign Interests Section in Tehran is temporarily closed due to the security situation in Iran until further notice.<\/p>\n Actions to Take<\/p>\n
Enroll in the\u00a0Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)<\/a>\u00a0to receive safety and security updates from the U.S. Embassy.
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. Have a supply of food, water, medications, and other essential items.
In case of an attack, stay away from any debris, and monitor news 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.
Follow the\u00a0\u201cU.S. Citizen Consular Information: Iran<\/a>\u201d\u00a0channel on WhatsApp\u00a0for the latest security alerts.
Keep your cell phone charged and pre-programmed with the following emergency numbers.
<\/p>\n Assistance\u202f<\/p>\n For all inquiries, please include the following information for each affected U.S. citizen in your email:<\/p>\n
First and middle name(s)
Last name
Place of birth
Date of birth
U.S. passport number
Contact telephone number
Email address
Last known location
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