Kamal Ghorui
The Indian Embassy in Tehran has issued a strict advisory urging Indian nationals in Iran not to attempt crossing any of the country’s land borders without prior and explicit coordination with embassy officials. The warning comes as authorities seek to prevent travellers from facing immigration or logistical complications while leaving the country, as per the newsonair reports.
Embassy of Inida, Tehran
In the advisory, the Embassy of India in Tehran stressed that Indian nationals currently in Iran should not approach or attempt to cross land borders for onward travel without first contacting and coordinating with the mission. According to the embassy, individuals who attempt to leave Iran independently through land routes may encounter serious difficulties during their journey. “All Indian nationals currently in Iran are strictly advised not to approach or attempt to cross any land border of Iran for onward travel without prior and explicit coordination with the Embassy of India,” the advisory said.Read more: UAE travel update: Emirates suspends Dubai flights until further notice; Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi issues advisory The mission cautioned that travellers who move towards border crossings without the embassy’s knowledge and guidance are highly likely to face logistical challenges and immigration-related complications. These could include issues with documentation, entry permissions into neighbouring countries, or unexpected restrictions at border checkpoints. Due to the above risks, the embassy strongly discouraged uncoordinated movement to land borders. They emphasized that moving without coordination could make it difficult to assist citizens in case of problems that may occur while in transit. In its statement, the embassy also made it clear that it would not be in a position to provide assistance once individuals move outside Iranian territory without prior coordination. This means that Indian citizens who leave their country through land routes without informing their embassy will find it difficult to get assistance from Indian authorities in case of any problems after crossing the border. The embassy also noted that it remains in regular contact with members of the Indian community in Iran. According to the statement, coordinated arrangements are being undertaken wherever necessary to assist Indian nationals who may need help with travel or other matters.Read more: Emirates issues update: Reduced flight schedule likely; some cancellations confirmed The Indian authorities have also asked their citizens in Iran to maintain their association with the embassy through official channels of communication and to keep themselves updated with the latest information. This will allow them to get accurate information and guidance regarding the procedures to be followed while travelling, etc. The advisories issued by the embassy are usually done to secure the safety and well-being of the citizens of that country while they are abroad, especially in situations where the conditions of travel are not clear or are complicated. In the case of crossing borders, especially by land, there are usually multiple checkpoints that need to be coordinated with different countries, etc. The advice to Indian nationals to not approach the border crossing points without prior permission from the embassy is probably done to avoid any complicated situations and to ensure that they get the necessary guidance while travelling. The embassy has therefore urged all Indian nationals in Iran to strictly follow official advisories, avoid undertaking independent travel towards land borders, and remain in touch with the mission before making any plans to leave the country. Indian citizens in need or those planning to travel have been advised to contact the embassy in advance in order to ensure proper coordination and address any possible issues prior to their travel.
