Exit Iran now: India issues advisory to its citizens after ceasefire

“In continuation of the advisory of 07 April 2026, and in light of recent developments, Indian nationals still in Iran are strongly advised to expeditiously exit Iran, in coordination with the Embassy and using the routes suggested by the Embassy,” the advisory read.
In addition, the advisory also strictly instructed nationals “not to approach any international land border without prior consultation with the embassy.

According to sources from the government, the latest advisory is aimed at encouraging citizens to leave the country, specifically targeting those seeking to exit conflict-torn regions. Following a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, the threat of immediate bombing has subsided, allowing Indian nationals to travel approximately 1,500 kilometres from southern locations like Bandar Abbas to the Armenian border.

The source also mentioned that nearly 7,500 people are still residing in Iran.

INDIA ISSUED A STAY AT HOME ADVISORY ON APRIL 7

A day before, the Indian Embassy issued another advisory and asked citizens to “stay where they are for 48 hours” amid escalating conflict in the Gulf region.

“In continuation of previous advisories, Indian nationals who are still in Iran must stay where they are for the next 48 hours, avoiding all electric, military installations and upper floors of multi-storey buildings, remaining indoors, and coordinating any highway movement strictly with the Embassy,” the previous advisory read.