As a result of the current security situation and ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, the U.S. Department of State has advised U.S Citizens not to travel to Israel or Iran. Earlier this week the Department of State increased its travel advisory level for Israel from 3 to 4. Iran has stayed at a level 4 – Do Not Travel, and there is no diplomatic/consular presence in the country, which makes it difficult to provide services to American Citizens there.
As a result of this conflict, the U.S Department of State has shared the following information and resources for U.S Citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents.
The Department of State has begun assisted departure flights from Israel. If you are a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident currently in Israel or the West Bank and seeking U.S government assistance to depart please complete the following form so the Department of State can best assist you and provide you with updates: https://mytravel.state.gov/s/crisis-intake
Monitor alerts from U.S. Embassies and Consulates in the region here:
· Israel, Gaza, West Bank
· Jordan
· Lebanon
· Iraq
· Iran
Call Center Numbers for U.S. Citizens in Crisis Overseas: From the U.S. & Canada - 1-888-407-4747 From Overseas - +1 202-501-4444
Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is a free service to allow U.S. citizens and nationals to enroll their trip abroad so the Department of State can accurately and quickly contact them in case of emergency. STEP registration here.
Consular Services are not available in Iran. For information on departing Iran, encourage AMCITs to review the information here. Once they arrive in a third country, they can reach out to the Consular Section there to see if they can access a repatriation loan if needed.
Follow the U.S. Department of State’s Whatsapp for security updates here.
