Cyprus issues travel advice for Iran

The foreign ministry advises Cypriot citizens to avoid travelling to Iran and calls on those already in Iran to apply maximum security measures.

In travel advice issued on Monday, the ministry also advises Cypriot citizens to register on Connect2CY platform.

“The ministry of foreign affairs advises Cypriot citizens intending to travel to Iran that, due to the current regional situation and recent developments, to avoid all travel to the country,” it says in its travel advice.

It adds that “Cypriot citizens in the country are advised to remain vigilant, follow closely the developments and information from the international and local media and apply maximum security measures.”

“Cypriot citizens are also advised to register on the online registration platform for Cypriots abroad Connect2CY,” the foreign ministry says.

In case of emergency Cypriot citizens are requested to contact:

The Embassy of Cyprus in Tehran

Address: No. 9, Mahmoud Razi St., Reza Ali Hosseini St., Zaferanieh, 1988934611 – Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran.

Tel: (+)98 212 217 99 13

Ε-mail:  tehranembassy@mfa.gov.cy

Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Consular Affairs Directorate:

Tel: +357 22 651113 (08:30-15:00, Monday–Friday)

Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Crisis Management Department:

Tel: +357 22 801000, +357 22 651295 (08:30-15:00, Monday-Friday)

Mobile No.: +357 97 775998 (outside working hours / in case of emergencies)