Syria

We’ve reviewed our travel advice for Syria and continue to advise do not travel. The security situation remains extremely volatile. If you’re in Syria, you should leave as soon as possible (see ‘Safety’). Entry and exit measures for Syria may change without notice. If you’re planning to cross a land border from Syria, contact the relevant authorities in your destination country for entry requirements (see ‘Travel’).

We advise:

Do not travel to Syria due to the extremely dangerous security situation and the threat of armed conflict, air strikes, terrorism and kidnapping.

Paraguay

We continue to advise exercise a high degree of caution in Paraguay due to the threat of violent crime. Australian passport holders don't require visitor visas to enter Paraguay on a regular passport for stays up to 90 days (see 'Travel') We advise: Exercise a high...

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Armenia

We've reviewed our advice for Armenia and continue to advise exercise normal safety precautions. Higher levels apply in some areas. Do not travel within 5km of Armenia's border with Azerbaijan. We advise: Exercise normal safety precautions in Armenia overall. Higher...

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Rwanda

There's currently an outbreak of Marburg virus, including in Kigali. You'll be asked to complete a Marburg virus symptom screening survey when departing Rwanda (see ‘Health’). The land border with Burundi is currently closed (see 'Travel'). We advise: Exercise normal...

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