India Updates Travel Guidance for Iran and Israel

India’s Ministry of External Affairs has issued updated travel advisories for its citizens currently in or planning to visit Iran and Israel. Following a series of security developments in early 2026, the government transitioned from suggesting caution to advising against all travel to Iran. For those in Israel, the guidance remains focused on high vigilance and avoiding non-essential movement due to localized disturbances and rocket fire.

The situation in Iran escalated quickly in January, leading to the first major evacuation flights since 2020. While the initial advisory in early January suggested avoiding non-essential trips, the current standing order is to avoid the country entirely until further notice. In Israel, the advisory highlights specific risks in Jerusalem and northern regions, though it stops short of a total travel ban.

Who is affected

These updates impact all Indian nationals, including the 18,000 residents in Israel and the approximately 4,000 to 10,000 Indians in Iran. This includes:

• Digital nomads and remote IT professionals
• Students and academic researchers
• Oil sector engineers and traders
• Tourists and those on short-term visas

What to do

If you are currently in either country, the Ministry of External Affairs requires immediate registration with the local embassy. This ensures you are on the manifest for emergency communications or potential evacuation lists. For those in Iran, priority for departure is being given to families, the elderly, and those with medical cases.

Keep a close watch on nomad news for further shifts in regional security. Registration can be completed via embassy websites or dedicated helplines. If you are in Israel, the embassy in Tel Aviv remains the primary point of contact for safety protocols. For those in Iran, avoid all public demonstrations and limit movements to necessary activities while awaiting further instructions from Tehran.

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