As the European Union scrambles to repatriate its citizens from Iran and the Middle East amid the unfolding security crisis triggered by US and Israeli attacks, foreign residents and guests across the region are being urged to register for consular updates and assistance.
The situation in the Middle East remains volatile.
— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) March 2, 2026
But three things are clear:
First, there is renewed hope for the long-suffering people of Iran.
We strongly support their right to determine their own future.
Second, we must do everything possible to de-escalate and stop the… pic.twitter.com/LIId5FFGcI
France’s President Emmanuel Macron said in a statement on social media: “every measure is being taken to ensure the security of our national territory, our citizens, and our interests in the Middle East. France also stands ready to deploy the necessary resources to protect its closest partners should they request it.”
The outbreak of war between the United States, Israel, and Iran carries grave consequences for international peace and security.
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) February 28, 2026
At this decisive moment, every measure is being taken to ensure the security of our national territory, our citizens,…
Due to closed airspace, at least 3,400 flights were cancelled over the first weekend in March at seven Gulf airports, Flightradar24 revealed. Cruises across the Arabian Gulf have been suspended, too. Europeans have been urged to shelter in place and follow local authority guidance on staying safe as they await further news on how to get home. To register for those updates and for consular assistance, European citizens should register via the following links.
Austrians
The Federal Ministry of European and International Affairs.
Belgians
To receive assistance from the Belgian Foreign Ministry, register on the official Travellers Online website. Residents in the region can report their presence directly to the nearest Belgian Embassy or Consulate-General, especially if in Israel, the Palestinian territories, Iran, Lebanon, or Jordan. Emergency Contact 24/7 crisis line +32 2 501 40 00. For urgent matters after hours in Israel, contact +972 544 679 536. For Jordan and Iraq, use the contact details found on this diplomatic page.
(FR/NL) Suite aux récents événements au Moyen-Orient, nos conseils aux voyageurs pour les pays concernés ont été mis à jour et continueront d’être actualisés en permanence. Je suis la situation de très près.
— Maxime PREVOT (@prevotmaxime) February 28, 2026
📞 Si vous êtes préoccupé par la sécurité de vos proches sur place,… pic.twitter.com/CXVd0F40wX
Bulgarians
Contact the Situation Centre Directorate at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Sofia, on +359 2 948 24 04; or +359 2 971 38 56; or +359 893 339 616. Also email the Foreign Ministry. Also emergency Middle East contact numbers include
- Israel (Tel Aviv): +972 54 595 4379; +972 54 463 4003; Email: Consulate.TelAviv@mfa.bg
- Lebanon (Beirut): +961 5 452 883; +961 76 69 77 66; +961 5 453 658
- Iran (Tehran): +9821 88775037; +9821 8877 5662; Emergency line: +98 9305683409; Email: consulate.tehran@mfa.bg
- UAE (Abu Dhabi/Dubai): +971 2 6443381; +971 50 452 2728; Email: Embassy.Abu.Dhabi@mfa.bg
Croatians
Register your presence with the nearest Croatian embassy, consulate, or the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs in Zagreb, or on +385 1 4569 964 (or +385 1 4569 967).
Today, I spoke with 🇦🇪 @ABZayed, 🇶🇦 @MBA_AlThani_, 🇮🇱 @gidonsaar, 🇮🇶 @Iraqimofa, 🇴🇲 @badralbusaidi, 🇪🇬 @MfaEgypt and 🇹🇳 @MfaTunisia.
— Gordan Grlić Radman (@grlicradman) March 1, 2026
We exchanged detailed views on the current security situation and its broader regional implications. I underscored the need for responsibility,… pic.twitter.com/lCPEoK4K4J
Cypriots
All Cypriot citizens currently in the Middle East should register on the Connect2CY online platform.
Cyprus: There is information about a possible drone threat to Paphos region. Do not come to the Embassy unless of an emergency. The U.S. Embassy in Nicosia urges U.S. citizens in Cyprus to stay alert and safe.
— TravelGov (@TravelGov) March 2, 2026
Full alert: https://t.co/tR3lAocv11 pic.twitter.com/mrlcwyyOBs
Czechs
Register with the DROZD (Dobrovolná registrace občanů při cestách do zahraničí) system managed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. For urgent consular assistance, call the emergency line of the nearest Czech embassy, available on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic. If a Czech embassy is not available, seek protection from the embassy of any other EU member.
❗️ The military operation launched this morning in Iran by the United States and Israel reflects longstanding concerns regarding the policies and actions of the Iranian regime.
— Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs (@CzechMFA) February 28, 2026
Full statement ⬇️https://t.co/NPPAYRMR5w
Danish
Contact the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs for assistance. Ensure you are registered on the “Danskerlisten” (Danish List) via the UM.dk website or app. Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Global Helpdesk): +45 33 92 11 12. Email: BBB@um.dk.
For life-threatening situations within the Middle East, contact local emergency services immediately before contacting the Danish embassy, guidance said.
Dutch
Ministry of Foreign Affairs registration for updates.
Israël heeft aanvallen uitgevoerd op #Iran. Er is kans op verdere escalatie. Ben je in Iran? Blijf weg bij mogelijke doelwitten en laat familie/vrienden weten hoe het met je gaat. We houden de ontwikkelingen scherp in de gaten. Heb je nu hulp nodig? Bel naar +31 247 247 247. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/2MGEOxzNwy
— Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken (@MinBZ) February 28, 2026
Estonians
Contact the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (24/7) on +372 53 01 9999, email konsul@mfa.ee for assistance, and monitor the Reisi Targalt (Travel Smart) page on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website for updates.
Finnish
Citizens should register with the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, providing contact details here.
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has been contacted by Finnish people currently in the Middle East. The situation in the region is serious and a cause for concern. For the time being, it is difficult to predict how long the situation will last. https://t.co/UbsEiApzrP
— MFA Finland 🇫🇮 (@Ulkoministerio) March 1, 2026
French
Use the “Fil d’Ariane” and Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.
Germans
‼️Wichtige Informationen zur Lage im Nahen und Mittleren Osten:
— Auswärtiges Amt (@AuswaertigesAmt) March 1, 2026
👉 Krisenvorsorgeliste ELEFAND: https://t.co/awhuFin3B1
👉 FAQ zur aktuellen Lage im Nahen und Mittleren Osten: https://t.co/gEF5ScM9zE
👉 Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise: https://t.co/LcHxhqzT32 pic.twitter.com/fSUfqe73uv
Greeks
On 28 February 2026, the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs activated the following emergency telephone lines for citizens the Middle East: +30 210 3681730 or +30 210 3681350 (Cipher Service). Citizens are urged to register presence and location with the nearest Greek Embassy or Consulate.
Hungarians
Register for consular protection with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade or email: consinfo.tlv@mfa.gov.hu.
Irish
The Irish Foreign Ministry said updates would appear from local embassies on social media and citizens can register here.
Our embassies in the Middle East continue to maintain contact with our citizens.
— Micheál Martin (@MichealMartinTD) March 2, 2026
I want to encourage everybody to register centrally so we can fully assess individual situations.
The advice remains to shelter in place. pic.twitter.com/59tDH3qIkM
Italians
Register trips abroad on with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and receive updates on the Viaggiare Sicuri app.
#Iran In contatto costante con le sedi diplomatiche italiane in Medioriente seguo le condizioni di tutti gli italiani,civili e militari,che sono nell’area.Stamane riunione con gli ambasciatori ed i consoli per valutare e decidere iniziative a tutela dei connazionali.Riunirò…
— Antonio Tajani (@Antonio_Tajani) March 2, 2026
Latvians
Latvian nationals currently in the Middle East can reach assistance via the 24/7 Consular Duty Officer on +371 26337711 (available via WhatsApp/Viber). Alternatively email: palidziba@mfa.gov.lv. Also register your location and safety status with the Foreign Ministry here.
Lithuanians
For urgent help contact the Foreign Ministry Emergency Phone (24/7): +370 5236 2444; WhatsApp (24/7): +370 6998 3537; or email: pilieciai@mfa.lt
Luxembourgish
Register on the “Lëtzebuerger am Ausland” (LamA) platform or for urgent situations outside of office hours, contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at: +352 247 72300.
Maltese
Emergency hotline for Ministry for Foreign Affairs: 00356 21 242 191. Alternatively, contact the Embassy of Malta (Abu Dhabi): +971 50 468 3915; the Consulate-General (Dubai): +971 (0) 523846727.
Norwegians
Download the Reiseklar app to register with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (UD). Contact the nearest Norwegian embassy for help. Ensure your passport is valid and have travel documents ready for potential evacuation
Polish
Register withthe Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Portuguese
Portuguese citizens in the Middle East should register via the “Registo Viajante” app, or contact the 24/7 Consular Emergency Office at +351 217 929 714 or +351 961 706 472, or email gec@mne.pt for assistance.
O GEC deve ser contactado exclusivamente em situações de emergência, designadamente:
— República Portuguesa (@govpt) March 1, 2026
•Risco para a segurança pessoal
•Acidentes graves ou situações de perigo iminente
•Desaparecimentos súbitos
•Catástrofes naturais ou perturbações da ordem pública
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Romania
Monitor the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website or specific, localized advice.
Slovakians
The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic can offer consular assistance. Register on their website or call +421 906 07 5978
Slovenians
Contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ljubljana and if in a country where Slovenia does not have an ambassadorial presence, contact the nearest Slovenian embassy or that of another EU member state, as they are mandated to provide consular protection to EU citizens.
Spanish
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, EU and Cooperation has provided emergency phone contacts and embassy social media details. Spanish visitors to the Middle East can register here or by emailing emb.abudhabi@maec.es.
🆘 Si eres de la Región de Murcia, o de otro punto del país, y estás en Oriente Medio, estos son los teléfonos de emergencia consular
— La 7 (@la7tele) March 2, 2026
📞 El Gobierno de España ha habilitado líneas 24h para asistencia e información
📍 Comparte esta información: puede ayudar a quienes están… pic.twitter.com/k9D8lNyRFw
Swedish
The Sweden Abroad website and UD Resklar app provide updates and registration happens here.
UK citizens
The UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has said British citizens can register their presence at the following links:
