OFFICIAL WARNING: Foreign Affairs and International TradeCanada advises against all travel to Iran.



On September 7, 2012, Canada closed its embassy in Iran. 



Because of heightened regional tensions, Canadians travellers in Iran will be closely watched by Iranian authorities. Iranian irritation at the recent Embassy closure may heighten this scrutiny of Canadians. Seemingly innocuous behaviours, such as the use of cameras in public places, travel beyond well-established tourist attractions, or casual interactions with Iranian friends, may be misinterpreted and may lead to investigation and harassment. Canadian travellers may be arbitrarily questioned, arrested and detained for a long period. 

In the context of heightened regional tensions, Iranian-Canadian dual citizens may be particularly vulnerable to investigation and harassment by Iranian authorities. Canadians who have Iranian nationality are warned in particular that the Iranian regime does not recognize the principle of dual citizenship. By doing so, Iran makes it virtually impossible for Government of Canada officials to provide consular assistance to Iranian-Canadians in difficulty.