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Update advice for travellers to Iran.
Iran is reporting rapidly increasing cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Advice to All Travellers
Prior to travel, the following should be checked:
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) site provides guidance for UK nationals travelling overseas, including how to seek consular assistance if required.
Travel agents or airlines should be contacted for latest information on local travel restrictions and local authority guidance relating to COVID-19.
Travel insurance is essential: the COVID-19 outbreak may impact your travel insurance coverage, ensure you carefullly check your travel insurance policy before travel.
The FCO countries or territories pages should be checked prior to travel for the latest advice, including:
Information on COVID-19, including prevention advice, is available on TRAVAX for travel health practioners and fitfortravel for the travelling public.
Travellers to mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan or Thailand should be aware if they develop symptoms on return to the UK, that are compatible with COVID-19, they should self-isolate and contact one of the following:
Advice to Healthcare Practitioners
There remains a risk of imported cases to the UK. Health professionals should remain vigilant for symptomatic individuals who may have COVID-19.
Guidance on testing as well as a range of other resource materials are available from: