India strictly advises citizens against crossing Iranian borders without coordination with Embassy

The Embassy further said that Indian nationals who attempt to leave Iran via land borders uncoordinated are highly likely to encounter serious logistical and immigration difficulties.

India on Monday issued another advisory asking its citizens currently in Iran not to approach or attempt to cross any land border for onward travel without prior and explicit coordination with the Indian Embassy in Tehran.

The Embassy further said that Indian nationals who attempt to leave Iran via land borders without its knowledge and guidance are highly likely to encounter serious logistical and immigration difficulties.

"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.

"Please note that the Embassy will not be in a position to provide assistance once individuals move outside Iranian territory without prior coordination."

"The Embassy is in regular contact with members of the Indian community, and coordinated arrangements are being undertaken wherever necessary. Uncoordinated movement toward land borders is strongly discouraged," it added.

The embassy also posted helpline numbers that Indian nationals could reach out to in case of travel-related queries or emergencies - Telephone: [phone]; E-mail: [e-mail].