Foreign travel advice

Iran

Warning FCDO advises against all travel to Iran.

Getting help

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel.ÌýÌý

Emergency services in IranÌýÌý 

Ambulance: 115ÌýÌý

Fire: 125ÌýÌý

Police: 110ÌýÌý

Contact your travel provider and insurerÌýÌý

Contact your travel provider and your insurer if you are involved in a serious incident or emergency abroad. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.ÌýÌý

Refunds and changes to travelÌýÌý

For refunds or changes to travel, contact your travel provider. You may also be able to make a claim through insurance. However, insurers usually require you to talk to your travel provider first.ÌýÌý

Find out more about changing or cancelling travel plans, including:ÌýÌý

  • where to get advice if you are in a dispute with a providerÌýÌý
  • how to access previous versions of travel advice to support a claimÌýÌý

Support from FCDOÌýÌý

FCDO has guidance on staying safe and what to do if you need help or support abroad, including:ÌýÌý

Contacting FCDOÌýÌý

Help abroad 

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Or in an emergency you can also call FCDO: 020 7008 5000 (24 hours).  

The UK government will not be able to evacuate you, provide face-to-face assistance or help you if you get into difficulty. 

Help in the UKÌýÌý

You can call FCDO in London if you need urgent help because something has happened to a friend or relative abroad.  

Telephone: 020 7008 5000 (24 hours)  

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Risk information for British companies

The Overseas Business Risk service offers information and advice for British companies operating in Iran on how to manage political, economic, and business security-related risks.