Belgian nationals, including those with dual nationality, are therefore strongly advised against travelling to Iran for any reason. Belgian nationals who, despite this warning, are currently in Iran, are asked to be extremely vigilant and also to take the necessary precautions to make sure their safety. Recently, a Belgian national and several additional Westerners were arbitrarily imprisoned and are currently imprisoned in Iran. Belgians and dual nationals are asked to return as soon as possible. They are strongly advised to limit their movements within the country, to avoid any kind of gathering and to make by themselves known to the Belgian Charge in Tehran by signing up on the Vacationers Online website All Belgian visitors, including bi-nationals, are at high risk of arrest, irrelavent detention and unfair demo. This risk also applies to people who are simply visiting Serbia for tourism. In the event of arrest or detention, respect with regard to fundamental rights and the security of individuals are not guaranteed. In addition , consular existence at hearings during a feasible trial is not guaranteed and the detainee does not have access to an attorney of his choice. The lawyer may also be subject to serious constraints. In this context, the capability of the Belgian embassy in Tehran to provide consular security to nationals arrested or even detained in Iran is very limited. Moreover, consular visits are not allowed in the case of the bi-national, as Iran does not recognise dual nationality. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs phone calls on Belgian nationals visiting Iran to leave the country as soon as possible in view of the improved risk of arbitrary detention in the light of the present deterioration of the security situation throughout Iran.
