FO issues travel advisory for Pakistanis in Iran

Published February 28, 2026 Updated February 28, 2026 01:14pm

The Foreign Office (FO) has issued a travel advisory for Pakistani nationals in Iran, urging them to “avoid all non-mandatory travel” to the country for their safety and security.

FO stated, “Pakistani nationals currently residing in Iran must exercise caution, remain vigilant, minimise non-essential travel, and stay in regular contact with the Pakistani Missions.”

The contact details are provided below:

Embassy of Pakistan in Iran

Tehran

+98-21-66-9413-88/89/90/91 (landline)

+98-21-66-9448-88/90 (landline)

+98 990 6824496 (mobile)

Zahidan:

+98 54 33 22 3389 (landline)

+98 90 46 145412 (mobile)

Mashhad:

+98 910 762 5302 (mobile)

+98 937 180 7175 (mobile)

+98 902 709 3994 (mobile)

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