Infosys tightens overseas travel approvals amid Middle East crisis

Software major Infosys has tightened its approval process for overseas travel, adding additional layers of scrutiny in view of the ongoing crisis in West Asia.

In an internal communication sent to employees on Wednesday and reviewed by ET, the company said only critical travel would be permitted for the time being. Group meetings, events, offsites, conferences and similar gatherings have been restricted until further notice.

The advisory said that employees who believe their travel is essential must first secure approval from their respective unit heads. The request will then undergo a further review by the chief delivery officer’s (CDO) team before a final decision is taken.


Infosys did not respond to an email seeking its comment.

Infosys maintains operations across the Middle East and has a presence in Israel through its subsidiary Panaya, which employs about 100 people.

“In the light of the ongoing crisis and the increasing security concerns in the Middle East, we are implementing updated travel restrictions, effective immediately, as a continuation of the earlier advisory,” the communication said, adding that employee safety remains the company’s highest priority.

The company had earlier strongly discouraged employees from undertaking non-essential travel to the region.

Meanwhile, Tata Consultancy Services has suspended all incoming and outgoing travel to and from the Middle East, including transit routes, citing airspace closures across several countries.

TCS has a global workforce of about 5.82 lakh employees, while Infosys employs around 3.37 lakh people.

The curbs come as global corporations reassess employee mobility and operational risks amid rising regional instability and aviation disruptions, with companies prioritising workforce safety while ensuring business continuity.