Military strikes have occurred in the Middle East. There's a risk of ongoing reprisal attacks and escalation across the region. Local security situations could deteriorate.
Australians in conflict-affected areas should:
- prioritise your safety, monitor events and follow local advice including shelter in place instructions
- register with DFAT where eligible
- stay in contact with your travel agent or airline about flight availability
- make plans to leave if possible and safe to do so
- monitor Smartraveller for the latest travel advice.
Australians needing emergency consular assistance should contact the 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre:
- +61 2 6261 3305 (overseas)
- 1300 555 135 (in Australia).
DFAT will continue supporting Australians to navigate the disruption ahead, providing regular travel advice updates and consular assistance where we can, noting there are limits to what assistance can be provided in a fast-moving and uncertain environment.
Register with DFAT
Registrations are open for Australian citizens and permanent residents 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 now advises Australians do not travel to Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait, Lebanon, Qatar or the United Arab Emirates. We continue to advise do not travel to Iran, Iraq, Palestine, Syria or Yemen. Australians should reconsider the need to travel to Jordan, Oman and 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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The safety of all Australians, including our diplomatic staff overseas, is our priority. Opening hours at Australian Embassies and Consulates across the region may be impacted by the security situation, or officials may be working from other locations.
We will continue to provide updated advice as information becomes available.
Media releases, speeches and statements
- Statement on Iran, 28 February 2026
- Australians should be prepared for travel disruptions, 2 March 2026