Overview

On 14 June 2026, the United States and Iran reached an agreement aimed at de-escalating tensions and promoting stability in the region. The security environment in the Middle East remains unpredictable. Australia remains deeply concerned by conflict in the Middle East and is monitoring developments in the region closely.

Consular Assistance

The best way to receive travel advice updates is by subscribing to Smartraveller. You can choose to receive alerts for your location and get an email alert when travel advice language or levels are updated.

Australians should not travel to level 4 locations and avoid non-essential travel to level 3 locations. If you need to transit a level 3 location, stay as short a time as possible and eliminate unnecessary activities.

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.

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:

• Iran
• Iraq
• Lebanon
• Palestine
• Syria
• Yemen.

Reconsider your need to travel to:

• Bahrain
• Israel
• Jordan
• Kuwait
• Oman
•  Qatar
• the United Arab Emirates
• Saudi Arabia.

See: Middle-East Travel Advice & Safety

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.