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Embassy of Switzerland – Foreign Interests Section

Iran Security Alert – Shelter-In-Place – February 28, 2026, Countrywide, Iran

Due to ongoing military operations, U.S. citizens are advised to shelter in place until further notice. 

Assistance:

Embassy of Switzerland – Foreign Interests Section in Tehran: 

Phones: 

+98-21-22-54-21-78 

+98-21-22-56-52-73 

+98-21-22-77-24-63 

Email: tehran.fi@eda.admin.ch

Actions to Take:

  • Find a secure location within your residence or another safe building.  Have a supply of food, water, medications, and other essential items.  
  • Avoid demonstrations, keep a low profile, and stay aware of your surroundings. 
  • Monitor local media for breaking news.  Be prepared to adjust your plans. 
  • Keep your phone charged and maintain communication with family and friends to inform them of your status.  
  • Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive the latest updates on security in Iran.    
  • Receive alerts from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs via WhatsApp. 

October 15, 2025

U.S. citizens should not travel to Iran for any reason and should leave Iran if they are there. Iran continues to be a Level 4: Do Not Travel destination per the U.S. Travel Advisory for Iran.

As of October 15, 2025, consular services available for U.S. citizens in Iran are adjusted. Routine consular services, including acceptance of applications for full-validity passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBA) applications, and fee-based notarial services, are no longer available. This change reinforces the travel advice to U.S. citizens:  Do Not Travel to Iran.

The Foreign Interests Section will continue to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens, including acceptance of emergency passport applications, Consular Report of Death Abroad (CRDA) applications, emergency financial assistance, assistance to detained U.S. nationals, and welfare and whereabouts checks for U.S. citizens when security conditions permit.

Distribution of retirement and Social Security benefits, as well as Service of Process upon the Government of Iran, will continue for the time being. For routine consular services, U.S. citizens should visit the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate or return to the United States.

Foreign Interests Section
Foreign Interests Section © FDFA

In the absence of diplomatic or consular relations of the United States of America with the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Swiss government, acting through its Embassy in Tehran, serves as the Protecting Power of the USA in Iran since 21 May 1980. The Swiss Embassy's Foreign Interests Section provides consular services to U.S. citizens living in or travelling to Iran. Please note that the U.S. government warns that U.S. citizens should not travel to Iran for any reason.

U.S. Travel Advisory Iran

Smart Traveler Enrollment Program

The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is a free service to allow U.S. citizens and nationals to enroll their trip abroad so the U.S. Department of State can accurately and quickly contact them in case of emergency.  U.S. citizens in Iran are strongly encouraged to enroll in STEP.

Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)

Important notice regarding U.S. emergency passport issuance time

Due to our mandate we are not able to print a U.S.  emergency passport in Iran for an adult or a minor,  like U.S. representations. However,  please contact us if you urgently need a travel document due to life-or-death emergencies such as serious illnesses, injuries, or deaths in your immediate family that require you to travel.  Although this service might take several weeks.

General Information

Any consular services require a prior appointment. To make an appointment please call the Foreign Interests Section , from Sunday to Thursday between 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

Please make sure to be on time for your appointment; late arrivals or no shows need to make a new appointment. If you have to cancel your appointment please inform this section at least 24 hours in advance.

U.S. passport holders living in Iran are kindly invited to register at this office and to keep their contact information updated. 

Visas and Immigration Matters

The Foreign Interests Section is not authorized to perform any immigration services (visas, green cards etc.).

For information on U.S. immigration matters please refer to the following link

U.S. Immigration Affairs (visa, green card etc.)

Please feel free to contact us for any further information.

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Last update 28.02.2026