Is Tehran safe to visit right now? (November 2026)

Travel advisories for Iran

What the advice says

• The US State Department advisory for Iran is Level 4 - Do Not Travel, dated 2026-10-23; this is a country-level rating, not specific to Tehran.
• The UK FCDO advice, last updated October 27, 2026, warns of a high global threat of terrorist attack affecting British nationals and UK interests, and notes that terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Iran, including in places frequented by foreign nationals.
• The FCDO cites past attacks as examples, including a January 2024 suicide bombing in Kerman that killed at least 84 people and wounded more than 200, and earlier attacks at the Shah Cheragh mausoleum in Shiraz in 2022 and 2023.
• According to the FCDO, there is a very high risk of arrest, questioning, and detention for British nationals and British-Iranian dual nationals in Iran, and holding a British passport or having perceived UK connections can itself be grounds for detention.
• The FCDO states that in an emergency the UK government would not be able to evacuate British nationals, provide face-to-face assistance, or guarantee that air, sea, and land routes out of Iran would remain open, so travelers should have a contingency plan.
• The FCDO notes that being in or near a protest in Iran carries a serious risk of arrest, that mass arrests including of bystanders happen often, and that protests can turn violent and are difficult to predict.
• Solo travelers should stay aware of their surroundings at all times, avoid demonstrations and sensitive sites, be cautious about photography, and keep track of local media and official guidance, particularly after dark.