Austrian messages help 48 citizens from crisis areas

Austrian messages help 48 citizens from crisis areas

Teheran, Iran - In the past few days, the exit options for Austrian citizens from the crisis region have improved. According to Kleine Zeitung with the support of the Austrian messages in Tel Aviv and Amman left the region. This was done in the middle of worrying security sites in both Israel and Iran, where the Situation is described as "extremely volatile".

The Austrian embassy in Tel Aviv remains in close contact with the Austrians willing to leave. Around 200 people have already reported to the message who would like to leave. However, the departure from Israel is currently only possible through land, since airspace via Israel is closed to civil aircraft. The Israeli authorities also recommend that foreign nationals stay in the country for the time being and stay near shelter.

Current security situation in Iran

in Iran, according to Kleine Zeitung 44 Austrians and EU State members in the direction of Turkey and Armenia. Some people have traveled independently and the border crossings are currently open. Nevertheless, the security situation remains tense. Air strikes on Iranian territory and the closure of the airspace have severely restricted the exit options.

The Foreign Office pronounced a travel warning for Germany and asked German citizens to leave Iran if possible. This measure is a reaction to the current military situation in which Iran is in the state of war. The message in Tehran has limited its services to emergencies and is closed for general visitors.

travel instructions and collateral

The risk assessment for travel is based on information from Austrian and other European representative authorities. A travel warning is pronounced in special crisis situations, such as the current conflict. Factors such as dealing with a state with terrorist hazards and the political context play a crucial role, such as bmeia.gv.at noted

• The highest level of classification is the travel warning.
• partially travel warnings apply only to certain regions.
• Travelers are asked to adhere to the instructions of the local security forces and to register in the crisis prior list.

In addition, travelers should make sure that arbitrary arrests in particular can affect double states. There is also an increased risk of terrorist attacks in the border regions.

Current medical care is different, which is why sufficient health insurance protection is recommended. Entry requirements for Iran also require precisely attention, since a visa is required for many travelers.