Indians in Iran advised to leave via neighbouring countries: What travellers should know

As tensions in West Asia continue, India has advised its nationals in Iran to consider leaving the country through neighbouring countries and return home using commercial flights. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has said the Indian Embassy in Tehran is assisting citizens who wish to exit Iran overland and travel onward from nearby countries such as Armenia and Azerbaijan.For travellers, this means that instead of flying directly out of Iran, they may need to first travel by road to a neighbouring country and then board international flights to India. The embassy has indicated that Armenia and Azerbaijan are among the neighbouring countries being used for onward travel, where commercial flight connections remain available.

Indian authorities have emphasised that travellers should remain in close contact with the Indian Embassy in Tehran before attempting to leave Iran through land borders. The embassy is coordinating with citizens on travel plans and providing guidance related to border crossings and onward journeys.
Those planning to exit Iran are advised to check the entry requirements of neighbouring countries in advance, including visas or transit permissions that may be required to enter and continue their journey. Travellers should also ensure that their passports and other travel documents are valid and readily available before heading toward any border crossing.

Officials have cautioned Indians not to approach land borders without prior coordination with the embassy. According to the advisory, the mission may find it difficult to assist travellers once they exit Iran if the movement has not been coordinated beforehand.

Travellers are also advised to follow official advisories issued by the Indian government and the embassy, and to rely on verified information regarding travel arrangements and exit options. Authorities say the embassy continues to remain operational and is assisting Indian nationals who wish to leave Iran as the situation evolves.

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