In these difficult times, my thoughts are with everyone affected by the unfolding events in the Middle East.
We recognise that many across our community will feel concerned for friends, family members or fellow Islanders who may be travelling or living in the region.
Our focus is to ensure that anyone who may be affected by the events has access to clear, reliable, and up‑to‑date advice, which is issued by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO): Foreign travel advice .
Their travel advice pages include a simple registration form, as well as a contact number for those who need further assistance. Once registered, individuals will receive direct updates from the UK Government as the situation evolves.
Should the UK Government decide to arrange assisted travel back to the United Kingdom, British nationals who are usually resident in the Isle of Man, as well as holders of Isle of Man variant British passports, will be included in those arrangements. On arriving in the UK individuals would need to arrange and pay for their remaining journey home. It is therefore important that people check the terms of their travel insurance.
We will remain in regular contact with the UK Government and continue to monitor events closely through our established channels. Our aim is to ensure that anyone affected by these events receives timely information, clear guidance, and the reassurance that we are doing all we can to support them during this uncertain period.