Amid the Middle East turmoil, Infosys restricts approvals for travel abroad

Infosys has tightened its approval process for overseas travel, introducing additional layers of scrutiny amid the ongoing crisis in West Asia. In an internal communication sent to employees, the company stated that only critical travel will be permitted for the time being, as security concerns in the region continue to escalate.

The advisory restricts group meetings, events, offsites and conferences until further notice. Employees who consider their travel essential must first obtain approval from their respective unit heads. The request will then be reviewed by the chief delivery officer’s team before a final decision is made, ensuring stricter oversight of all international travel plans.

The company, which has operations across the Middle East and a presence in Israel through its subsidiary Panaya, said the move is a continuation of its earlier advisory discouraging non-essential travel to the region. In the latest communication, it reiterated that employee safety remains its highest priority.

Meanwhile, Tata Consultancy Services has taken an even more stringent step by suspending all incoming and outgoing travel to and from the Middle East, including transit routes. The decision comes in response to airspace closures across several countries, which have disrupted aviation operations and increased uncertainty around travel safety.

Infosys, with a workforce of around 3.37 lakh employees, and TCS, which employs approximately 5.82 lakh people globally, are among several multinational corporations reassessing employee mobility in light of rising geopolitical tensions. Companies are increasingly prioritising workforce safety while attempting to maintain business continuity amid ongoing regional instability and travel disruptions.