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Iran travel warnings: what official governments say right now

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  • updated 2026-05-14

Official travel advisories for Iran: 11 governments say do not travel, 0 say avoid non-essential travel, and 0 publish caution-level advice.

All 11 governments in this dataset rate Iran at do-not-travel. There are no minority votes: 0 sources at reconsider, 0 at caution. The warning inventory is 16 do-not-travel items and 12 regional-caution items across 28 entries total.

HostelPunk normalizes each government's native label — Reisewarnung, Level 4, Avoid all travel, FCDO advises against all travel — into do_not, reconsider, or caution so votes are comparable across sources. For Iran, every source vote resolves to do_not.

What the official warnings say

The five most substantive entries from this batch:

  • Germany warns against all travel and calls on German nationals to leave. German embassy staff have been temporarily relocated out of Iran, making consular help unavailable (updated 2026-05-14).
  • Canada cites ongoing military activities and states that some airlines have suspended flights to and from Iran. Anyone currently in the country is advised to leave now if it can be done safely (updated 2026-05-04).
  • Ireland specifically calls out risk of arbitrary arrest and detention of European citizens (updated 2026-04-24).
  • Spain states that Iranian airspace is closed, urges people in Iran to reduce movements, and marks border and Gulf areas as especially risky (updated 2026-04-13).
  • Italy flags border restrictions, demonstrations, flight disruption, and airport disruption, and advises Italian nationals present to consider leaving while commercial options remain available (updated 2026-04-28).

The critical warning posture is current HostelPunk positioning for Iran. The full source list below gives each issuer, band, update date, and summary for direct comparison before making any travel, routing, or timing decisions.

Official warning list

Snapshot from official government travel-advisory sources checked by HostelPunk. Bands are normalized as do_not, reconsider, and caution; native government severity labels are preserved where available.

  • Auswartiges Amt (do_not; native: Reisewarnung; updated 2026-05-14; checked 2026-05-14): Iran: Reisewarnung. Germany warns against all travel to Iran and calls on German nationals to leave. The current page cites danger of arbitrary arrest and temporary relocation of German embassy staff from Iran, leaving consular help unavailable.
  • Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (do_not; native: Do not travel; updated 2026-05-14; checked 2026-05-14): Smartraveller advisory for Iran: Do not travel. Australia Smartraveller lists Iran at "Do not travel" on its current destinations index. The destination entry was updated on 2026-05-14.
  • Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (do_not; native: general — Von Reisen in den Iran wird abgeraten; updated 2026-05-04; checked 2026-05-14): FDFA travel advice for Iran. The FDFA advises against travel to/in Iran. The current FDFA update note was published on 2026-05-04.
  • Global Affairs Canada (do_not; native: Avoid all travel; updated 2026-05-04; checked 2026-05-14): Iran - Avoid all travel. Avoid all travel to Iran due to ongoing military activities. If you’re in Iran, you should leave now if you can do so safely. Some airlines have suspended flights to and from Iran.
  • Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale (do_not; native: ultimaora - IRAN: SICUREZZA e SITUAZIONE VOLI.; updated 2026-04-28; checked 2026-05-14): IRAN: SICUREZZA e SITUAZIONE VOLI.. Official Viaggiare Sicuri current update for Iran: transport or border disruption. It concerns border restrictions, border risk, demonstrations, flight disruption and airport disruption. Italian nationals present are advised to consider leaving where commercial options remain available.
  • Department of Foreign Affairs (do_not; native: Do Not Travel; updated 2026-04-24; checked 2026-05-14): Ireland DFA: Do not travel - Iran. Ireland DFA currently rates Iran as Do Not Travel. strongly advise against all travel to Iran at this time due to the security situation in the region, as well as the risk of arbitrary arrest and detention of European citizens by the Iranian...
  • Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores, Union Europea y Cooperacion (do_not; native: ANTE EL CONTEXTO DE CONFLICTO REGIONAL, SE DESACONSEJA COMPLETAMENTE VIAJAR A IRÁN.; updated 2026-04-13; checked 2026-05-14): Iran: travel completely discouraged. Spain completely discourages travel to Iran because of the regional conflict context. The advice says the airspace is closed, urges people in Iran to reduce movements, and lists border and Gulf areas as especially risky.
  • Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (do_not; native: FCDO advises against all travel; updated 2026-04-07; checked 2026-05-14): Iran: FCDO advises against all travel. FCDO advises against all travel to Iran FCDO advises against all travel to Iran. If you are a British national already in Iran, either resident or visitor, carefully consider your presence there and the risks you take by staying. British and British-Iranian dual nationals are at significant risk of arrest, questioning or detention.
  • Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (do_not; native: FCDO advises against all travel; updated 2026-04-07; checked 2026-05-14): Iran: Regional escalation. Regional escalation Regional escalation poses significant security risks. We continue to advise against all travel to Iran. British nationals should: read If you’re affected by a crisis abroad - GOV.UK.
  • Ministere de l'Europe et des Affaires etrangeres (do_not; native: Dernières minutes; updated 2026-04-07; checked 2026-05-14): Iran - Urgence Attentat – Vigilance renforcée pour les ressortissants français à l’étranger. France Diplomatie has an active 'Dernières minutes' update for Iran, titled 'Urgence Attentat – Vigilance renforcée pour les ressortissants français à l’étranger'. The update concerns a current travel-advice update; the original French excerpt is included for exact official wording.
  • Ministere de l'Europe et des Affaires etrangeres (do_not; native: Dernières minutes; updated 2026-04-07; checked 2026-05-14): Iran - Situation sécuritaire et rappel des consignes de sécurité. France Diplomatie has an active 'Dernières minutes' update for Iran, titled 'Situation sécuritaire et rappel des consignes de sécurité'. The update concerns security or civil disruption; the original French excerpt is included for exact official wording.
  • Ministere de l'Europe et des Affaires etrangeres (do_not; native: Dernières minutes; updated 2026-04-07; checked 2026-05-14): Iran - Situation sécuritaire et rappel des consignes de sécurité. France Diplomatie has an active 'Dernières minutes' update for Iran, titled 'Situation sécuritaire et rappel des consignes de sécurité'. The update concerns security or civil disruption; the original French excerpt is included for exact official wording.
  • Ministere de l'Europe et des Affaires etrangeres (do_not; native: Dernières minutes; updated 2026-04-07; checked 2026-05-14): Iran - Rappel des risques d’arrestation et de détention arbitraire. France Diplomatie has an active 'Dernières minutes' update for Iran, titled 'Rappel des risques d’arrestation et de détention arbitraire'. The update concerns a current travel-advice update; the original French excerpt is included for exact official wording.
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs (do_not; native: レベル4：退避してください。渡航は止めてください。（退避勧告）《引上げ》; updated 2026-01-16; checked 2026-05-14): Iran: レベル4：退避してください。渡航は止めてください。（退避勧告）《引上げ》. Japan MOFA keeps Iran in the listed area at レベル4：退避してください。渡航は止めてください。（退避勧告）《引上げ》; travelers should evacuate and not travel. The update notes cite ongoing security risks and advise travelers to monitor reliable information and take sufficient safety measures.
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs (do_not; native: レベル4：退避してください。渡航は止めてください。（退避勧告）《継続》; updated 2026-01-16; checked 2026-05-14): Iran: レベル4：退避してください。渡航は止めてください。（退避勧告）《継続》. Japan MOFA keeps Iran in the listed area at レベル4：退避してください。渡航は止めてください。（退避勧告）《継続》; travelers should evacuate and not travel. The update notes cite ongoing security risks and advise travelers to monitor reliable information and take sufficient safety measures.
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (do_not; native: Do not travel; updated 2024-11-29; checked 2026-05-14): Iran: Do not travel. Do not travel to Iran due to the volatile security situation in the region, the risk of arbitrary arrest or detention and the potential for violent civil unrest.
  • Ministere de l'Europe et des Affaires etrangeres (caution; native: Dernières minutes; updated 2026-04-07; checked 2026-05-14): Iran - Risques d’arrestation, de détention arbitraire et de jugement inéquitable. France Diplomatie has an active 'Dernières minutes' update for Iran, titled 'Risques d’arrestation, de détention arbitraire et de jugement inéquitable'. The update concerns a current travel-advice update; the original French excerpt is included for exact official wording.
  • Ministere de l'Europe et des Affaires etrangeres (caution; native: Dernières minutes; updated 2026-04-07; checked 2026-05-14): Iran - Recommandations sécuritaires. France Diplomatie has an active 'Dernières minutes' update for Iran, titled 'Recommandations sécuritaires'. The update concerns security or civil disruption; the original French excerpt is included for exact official wording.
  • Ministere de l'Europe et des Affaires etrangeres (caution; native: Dernières minutes; updated 2026-04-07; checked 2026-05-14): Iran - Recommandations sécuritaires. France Diplomatie has an active 'Dernières minutes' update for Iran, titled 'Recommandations sécuritaires'. The update concerns security or civil disruption; the original French excerpt is included for exact official wording.
  • Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale (caution; native: sicurezza - Area di particolare cautela; updated 2026-03-05; checked 2026-05-14): Area di particolare cautela. Official Viaggiare Sicuri marks Regione del Khorasan meridionale in Iran for above-baseline travel caution due to border risk. Travelers are advised to use heightened caution and follow local authority instructions.
  • Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale (caution; native: sicurezza - Area di particolare cautela; updated 2026-03-05; checked 2026-05-14): Area di particolare cautela. Official Viaggiare Sicuri marks Khuzestan in Iran for above-baseline travel caution due to border risk. Travelers are advised to use heightened caution and follow local authority instructions.
  • Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale (caution; native: sicurezza - Area di particolare cautela; updated 2026-03-05; checked 2026-05-14): Area di particolare cautela. Official Viaggiare Sicuri marks Isole della Grande e Piccola Tunb e di Abu Musa in Iran for above-baseline travel caution due to security risks. Travelers are advised to use heightened caution and follow local authority instructions.
  • Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale (caution; native: sicurezza - Area di particolare cautela; updated 2026-03-05; checked 2026-05-14): Area di particolare cautela. Official Viaggiare Sicuri marks Regione di Kermanshash in Iran for above-baseline travel caution due to border risk. Travelers are advised to use heightened caution and follow local authority instructions.
  • Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale (caution; native: sicurezza - Area di particolare cautela; updated 2026-03-05; checked 2026-05-14): Area di particolare cautela. Official Viaggiare Sicuri marks Regione di Ilam in Iran for above-baseline travel caution due to border risk. Travelers are advised to use heightened caution and follow local authority instructions.
  • Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale (caution; native: sicurezza - Area di particolare cautela; updated 2026-03-05; checked 2026-05-14): Area di particolare cautela. Official Viaggiare Sicuri marks Kerman in Iran for above-baseline travel caution due to security risks. Travelers are advised to use heightened caution and follow local authority instructions.
  • Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale (caution; native: sicurezza - Area di particolare cautela; updated 2026-03-05; checked 2026-05-14): Area di particolare cautela. Official Viaggiare Sicuri marks Regioni di Sistan e Baluchistan in Iran for above-baseline travel caution due to security risks. Travelers are advised to use heightened caution and follow local authority instructions.
  • Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale (caution; native: sicurezza - Area di particolare cautela; updated 2026-03-05; checked 2026-05-14): Area di particolare cautela. Official Viaggiare Sicuri marks Regione del Kurdistan in Iran for above-baseline travel caution due to border risk. Travelers are advised to use heightened caution and follow local authority instructions.
  • Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale (caution; native: sicurezza - Area di particolare cautela; updated 2026-03-05; checked 2026-05-14): Area di particolare cautela. Official Viaggiare Sicuri marks Regione dell'Azerbaijan Occidentale in Iran for above-baseline travel caution due to security risks. Travelers are advised to use heightened caution and follow local authority instructions.