The situation in the Middle East region remains volatile. There is still a risk of attacks and escalation. If you are in the region and want to leave, make plans to do so.
Australians in conflict-affected areas should:
- prioritise your safety and follow local advice, including shelter-in-place instructions
- monitor local and international media
- register with DFAT, if eligible
- stay in contact with your travel agent or airline about flights
- make plans to leave if possible and safe to do so
- follow Smartraveller for the latest travel advice.
If you need emergency consular assistance, contact the 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre:
- +61 2 6261 3305 (overseas)
- 1300 555 135 (in Australia).
The safety of all Australians, including our diplomatic staff overseas, is our priority. DFAT will continue supporting Australians through regular travel advice updates and consular assistance where we can.
Be aware that there are limits to how we can assist in a fast-moving, uncertain environment. The security situation may impact opening hours at Australian Embassies and Consulates in the region. Officials may be working from other locations.
Register with DFAT
Registrations are open for Australians in:
You can register if you are an:
- Australian citizen
- Australian permanent resident
- immediate family member of an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
Immediate family members include:
- the partner of an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- children (under 18 years old) of an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- the parent/legal guardian of an Australian citizen or permanent resident child (under 18 years old)
If you are not an Australian citizen
If you are not an Australian citizen, you must give proof of:
- your visa to Australia
- your valid passport.
If you are the immediate family member of an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you also need to show:
- proof of your relationship to an Australian.
The Department of Home Affairs is responsible for visas and citizenship. The Home Affairs website has information on visa options and becoming an Australian citizen, including by descent.
You can contact Home Affairs via their website or call Home Affairs Global Support on +61 2 6196 0196 Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm in your local time.
Travel advice
Smartraveller advises Australians 'do not travel' to:
- Bahrain
- Iran
- Iraq
- Israel
- Kuwait
- Lebanon
- Palestine
- Qatar
- Syria
- the United Arab Emirates
- Yemen.
Reconsider your need to travel to:
- Jordan
- Oman
- Saudi Arabia.
See: Middle-East Travel Advice & Safety | Smartraveller.
We keep our advice under constant review. It includes the latest information on travel, security and health risks.
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We will continue to update our advice as information becomes available.