http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Smartraveller advisory service en foreign; affairs; trade; diplomacy; australia; international; treaties; diplomatic; economy corporateName: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade corporateName: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Collection Copyright Commonwealth of Australia 2011 Global daily 4 2004-01-01T12:00+11:00 http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice http://www.dfat.gov.au/lib/images/dfat_logo_small.gif http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Netherlands It contains new information under Local travel (holders of current Australian driving licences may drive in the Netherlands for 185 days from their date of arrival in the Netherlands. After this period a Dutch licence is required). The overall level of the advice has not changed. Netherlands 2012-02-03T02:30:34Z 2002-09-04T06:03:16Z 2012-02-03T02:30:34Z 2012-02-03T02:30:34Z Netherlands 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Samoa It includes new information under Safety and Security: Crime (locations of violent incidents). The overall level of the advice has not been changed. Samoa 2012-02-03T00:47:33Z 2002-09-04T06:03:16Z 2012-02-03T00:47:33Z 2012-02-03T00:47:33Z Samoa 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Canada The overall level of the advice has not changed. Canada 2012-02-03T00:41:45Z 2002-09-04T06:03:16Z 2012-02-03T00:41:45Z 2012-02-03T00:41:45Z Canada 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Ecuador It contains new information under Additional information: Natural disasters, severe weather and climate (Sangay volcano active; state of emergency in Gualaceo, Paute and Cuenca in Azuay province due to heavy rains, river overflows and landslides). The overall level of the advice remains at High degree of caution. Ecuador 2012-02-03T00:38:41Z 2000-08-01T02:00:00Z 2012-02-03T00:38:41Z 2012-02-03T00:38:41Z Ecuador 3/5 High degree of caution Provinces of Carchi, Orellana, Sucumbios; and San Lorenzo in Esmeraldas province 5/5 Do not travel Antennas of Pichincha volcano 5/5 Do not travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Austria It contains new information under Safety and security: Crime (travellers should be cautious while sleeping on the train from Prague to Vienna as there have been reports of pockets being slashed to steal wallets and passports). The overall level of the advice has not changed. Austria 2012-02-02T23:51:57Z 2002-09-04T06:03:16Z 2012-02-02T23:51:57Z 2012-02-02T23:51:57Z Austria 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Italy This advice has been reviewed and reissued. It contains new information under Safety and Security: Civil unrest/Political tension (ongoing transport disruptions). The overall level of the advice has not changed. Italy 2012-02-02T23:34:40Z 2002-09-04T06:03:16Z 2012-02-02T23:34:40Z 2012-02-02T23:34:40Z Italy 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Yemen It contains new information in the Summary and under Safety and security: Civil unrest/political tension (kidnapping). The update underlines our very strong advice that Australians in Yemen should depart immediately. Yemen 2012-02-02T23:31:55Z 2000-08-02T02:00:00Z 2012-02-02T23:31:55Z 2012-02-02T23:31:55Z Yemen 5/5 Do not travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Trinidad_and_Tobago The overall level of the advice has not changed. Trinidad and Tobago 2012-02-02T22:39:36Z 2002-09-04T06:03:16Z 2012-02-02T22:39:36Z 2012-02-02T22:39:36Z Trinidad and Tobago 3/5 High degree of caution http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Mauritius The overall level of the advice has not changed. Mauritius 2012-02-02T22:29:26Z 2002-09-04T06:03:16Z 2012-02-02T22:29:26Z 2012-02-02T22:29:26Z Mauritius 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Federated_States_of_Micronesia It contains new information under Health issues (number of dengue fever cases). The overall level of the advice has not been changed. Micronesia 2012-02-02T22:14:56Z 2000-08-02T02:00:00Z 2012-02-02T22:14:56Z 2012-02-02T22:14:56Z Micronesia 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Belarus The overall level of the advice has not changed. Belarus 2012-02-02T22:00:36Z 2002-05-21T04:26:38Z 2012-02-02T22:00:36Z 2012-02-02T22:00:36Z Belarus 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Macau The overall level of the advice has not changed. Macau 2012-02-02T21:58:55Z 2000-08-02T02:00:00Z 2012-02-02T21:58:55Z 2012-02-02T21:58:55Z Macau 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Fiji It contains new information in the Summary and under local travel (disruptions to air services within Fiji due to heavy rain). The overall level of the advice has not changed. Fiji 2012-02-02T06:59:58Z 2000-08-01T00:30:16Z 2012-02-02T06:59:58Z 2012-02-02T06:59:58Z Fiji 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions Suva 3/5 High degree of caution http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Syria It contains new information in the Summary and under Where to get help (reduced operations at the Canadian Embassy, Damascus). We continue to advise Australians in Syria to depart immediately by commercial means while it is still possible to do so. The overall level of the advice has not changed. Syria 2012-02-02T06:56:15Z 2000-08-02T02:00:00Z 2012-02-02T06:56:15Z 2012-02-02T06:56:15Z Syria 5/5 Do not travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/East_Timor It includes new information in the Summary and under Safety and Security: Civil unrest/political tension (elections in 2012) and under Crime (harassment of foreign women reported). The overall level of the advice has not changed. East Timor 2012-02-02T00:27:31Z 2000-08-01T02:00:00Z 2012-02-02T00:27:31Z 2012-02-02T00:27:31Z East Timor 3/5 High degree of caution http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Madagascar It contains new information in the summary and under Safety and security: Civil unrest/political tension (update). The overall level of the advice has not changed. Madagascar 2012-02-02T00:23:24Z 2002-02-11T02:11:24Z 2012-02-02T00:23:24Z 2012-02-02T00:23:24Z Madagascar 4/5 Reconsider your need to travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Pakistan This advice has been reviewed and reissued. It contains new information in the Summary and under Terrorism (kidnapping of humanitarian aid workers in Multan, Punjab, on 19 January 2012, and Naushahro Feroz, Sindh, on 22 January 2012). Australians in Pakistan should be aware that seven foreigners have been kidnapped in Pakistan since July 2011. We assess that a very high threat of kidnapping, including of foreign nationals, exists across the whole of Pakistan. Australians should ensure that they have personal security measures in place, seek professional security advice and take out kidnapping insurance. The overall level of the advice has not changed. Pakistan 2012-02-01T06:02:58Z 2000-08-02T02:00:00Z 2012-02-01T06:02:58Z 2012-02-01T06:02:58Z Pakistan 4/5 Reconsider your need to travel Baluchistan, Federally-Administered Tribal Areas 5/5 Do not travel Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (formerly the North-West Frontier Province) 5/5 Do not travel Border areas with Afghanistan and India (excluding Lahore, Kasur and Narowal) 5/5 Do not travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Namibia The overall level of the advice has not changed. Namibia 2012-01-31T07:09:25Z 2000-08-02T02:00:00Z 2012-01-31T07:09:25Z 2012-01-31T07:09:25Z Namibia 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Sudan Sudan 2012-01-31T06:56:00Z 2000-08-02T02:00:00Z 2012-01-31T06:56:00Z 2012-01-31T06:56:00Z Sudan 5/5 Do not travel Khartoum 4/5 Reconsider your need to travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Ireland The overall level of the advice has not changed. Ireland 2012-01-31T06:54:06Z 2002-09-04T06:03:16Z 2012-01-31T06:54:06Z 2012-01-31T06:54:06Z Ireland 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Israel_Gaza_Strip_and_West_Bank The overall level of the advice has not changed. Israel 2012-01-31T06:52:01Z 2000-08-01T02:00:00Z 2012-01-31T06:52:01Z 2012-01-31T06:52:01Z Israel 3/5 High degree of caution Bethlehem, Ramallah and Jericho 4/5 Reconsider your need to travel Gaza Strip, including surrounding areas, and remainder of the West Bank 5/5 Do not travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Tunisia The overall level of the advice has not changed. Tunisia 2012-01-31T03:43:18Z 2001-09-20T10:08:26Z 2012-01-31T03:43:18Z 2012-01-31T22:33:59Z Tunisia 3/5 High degree of caution Areas bordering Algeria and Libya 4/5 Reconsider your need to travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Kenya It contains new information in the Summary and under Safety and security: Terrorism (updated information on the security environment in Nairobi and on locations in Kenya that may be targeted by terrorists). The overall level of the advice for Kenya has not changed. Kenya 2012-01-27T06:20:07Z 2000-08-01T02:00:00Z 2012-01-27T06:20:07Z 2012-01-27T06:20:07Z Kenya 3/5 High degree of caution Nairobi suburbs of Kibera, Mathare, Kasirani and Eastleigh 4/5 Reconsider your need to travel Border regions with Somalia, including Mandera and Garissa Districts, Wajir and east of Wajir and all of Lamu District 5/5 Do not travel Border regions with Ethiopia and South Sudan 5/5 Do not travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Malaysia It includes new information in the Summary and under Safety and Security: Terrorism (information of late January 2012 indicates that terrorists continue to plan kidnapping operations in Sabah). The overall level of the advice has not changed. Malaysia 2012-01-27T04:37:52Z 2000-09-22T05:04:19Z 2012-01-27T04:37:52Z 2012-01-27T04:37:52Z Malaysia 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions Islands, dive sites and coastal areas of Eastern Sabah 4/5 Reconsider your need to travel Coastal areas of Western Sabah 3/5 High degree of caution http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Serbia The overall level of the advice has not changed. Serbia 2012-01-27T00:27:41Z 2006-06-28T01:27:00Z 2012-01-27T00:27:41Z 2012-01-30T22:50:10Z Serbia 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Papua_New_Guinea The overall level of the advice has not changed. Papua New Guinea 2012-01-26T04:26:04Z 2000-08-02T02:00:00Z 2012-01-26T04:26:04Z 2012-01-31T01:19:15Z Papua New Guinea 3/5 High degree of caution http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Egypt It includes new information in the Summary and under Terrorism (reports indicate that terrorists may be planning to attack Westerners during protests in the period around the anniversary of Egypts popular uprising). The overall level of advice has not changed. Egypt 2012-01-25T23:14:30Z 2000-08-01T02:00:00Z 2012-01-25T23:14:30Z 2012-01-25T23:14:30Z Egypt 4/5 Reconsider your need to travel Red Sea resorts and Luxor and Aswan 3/5 High degree of caution http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Nigeria It contains new information in the Summary and under Safety and Security: Terrorism (attacks in Kano City on 20 January 2012 killed around 160 people; attacks in Bauchi on 22 January 2012 killed approximately 11 people) The overall level of the travel advice has not changed. Nigeria 2012-01-24T07:05:03Z 2000-08-02T02:00:00Z 2012-01-24T07:05:03Z 2012-01-25T05:10:05Z Nigeria 4/5 Reconsider your need to travel Bayelsa, Delta, Rivers (and Bonny Island), Abia, Akwa Ibom and Anambra States in the south-east 5/5 Do not travel Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Plateau and Yobe States 5/5 Do not travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Colombia It includes new information in the Summary and under Additional information: Natural disasters, severe weather and climate (many parts of Colombia have experienced exceptionally heavy rainfall). The overall level of the advice has not changed. Colombia 2012-01-24T06:59:59Z 2000-08-01T02:00:00Z 2012-01-24T06:59:59Z 2012-01-25T05:09:52Z Colombia 3/5 High degree of caution The provinces of Cesar, La Guajira and Antioquia (excluding Medellin), the cities of Cali and Popayan, most rural areas 4/5 Reconsider your need to travel Santander, Putumayo, Arauca, Cauca, Caqueta, Guaviare, Valle de Cauca, Narino, Norte de Santander and Meta 5/5 Do not travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Thailand It contains new information in the Summary and under Safety and Security: Terrorism (in January 2012, Thai authorities made arrests and seizures in Bangkok in relation to an alleged terrorist plot). The overall level of the advice has not changed. Thailand 2012-01-20T23:13:31Z 2000-08-02T02:00:00Z 2012-01-20T23:13:31Z 2012-01-20T23:13:31Z Thailand 3/5 High degree of caution Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat and Songkhla 5/5 Do not travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/South_Africa It contains new information in the Summary and under Additional Information: natural disasters, severe weather and climate (flooding in Kruger National Park). The overall level of the advice has not changed. South Africa 2012-01-20T03:28:08Z 2000-08-02T02:00:00Z 2012-01-20T03:28:08Z 2012-01-25T05:10:10Z South Africa 3/5 High degree of caution http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Ethiopia It includes new information in the Summary and under Safety and security: civil unrest/political tension (western tourists killed and kidnapped in the Danakil desert area) and Crime (increase in violent assaults in Addis Ababa). The overall level of the advice has not changed. Ethiopia 2012-01-19T05:56:45Z 2000-08-01T02:00:00Z 2012-01-19T05:56:45Z 2012-01-19T05:56:45Z Ethiopia 4/5 Reconsider your need to travel Border areas with Kenya, Somalia, Sudan and Eritrea, the Gambella region and Ogaden area 5/5 Do not travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Belize The advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed. Belize 2012-01-18T03:20:16Z 2002-08-08T02:06:05Z 2012-01-18T03:20:16Z 2012-01-25T05:09:48Z Belize 3/5 High degree of caution http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/South_Sudan It includes new information on travel to Juba. We now advise you to reconsider your need to travel to Juba. The overall level of advice has not changed. South Sudan 2012-01-18T02:21:08Z 2011-07-06T11:20:11Z 2012-01-18T02:21:08Z 2012-01-25T05:10:11Z South Sudan 5/5 Do not travel Juba 4/5 Reconsider your need to travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Burundi This advice has been reviewed and reissued. It includes new information under Natural Disaster, Severe Weather and Climate (new section) and Health Issues (cholera outbreak). The overall level of the advice has been lowered to Reconsider your need to travel. Burundi 2012-01-18T02:15:25Z 2000-08-01T02:00:00Z 2012-01-18T02:15:25Z 2012-01-25T05:09:50Z Burundi 4/5 Reconsider your need to travel Provinces of Bujumbura Rural, Bubanza and Cibitoke 5/5 Do not travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Japan This advice has been reviewed and reissued. It contains new information under Safety and Security (cold shutdown of Fukushima Dai-chi nuclear plant). The overall level of advice for Japan has not changed. Japan 2012-01-17T06:02:28Z 2002-09-04T06:03:16Z 2012-01-17T06:02:28Z 2012-01-25T05:10:00Z Japan 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions 30 to 80 kilometre precautionary zone around the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant 3/5 High degree of caution 30 kilometre zone around the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant and areas designated as Planned Evacuation Zones 5/5 Do not travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Venezuela This advice has been reviewed and reissued. It contains new information in the Summary and under Additional information: Natural disasters, severe weather and climate (many parts of Venezuela have experienced exceptionally heavy rainfall). The overall level of the advice has not changed. Venezuela 2012-01-17T05:57:13Z 2000-08-02T02:00:00Z 2012-01-17T05:57:13Z 2012-01-25T05:10:15Z Venezuela 3/5 High degree of caution Border areas with Colombia (within 80kms) 5/5 Do not travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Cyprus The overall level of the advice has not changed. Cyprus 2012-01-17T05:35:23Z 2001-10-05T00:04:40Z 2012-01-17T05:35:23Z 2012-01-25T05:09:53Z Cyprus 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Vanuatu The overall level of the advice has not changed. Vanuatu 2012-01-17T04:11:15Z 2002-04-26T03:06:23Z 2012-01-17T04:11:15Z 2012-01-25T05:10:15Z Vanuatu 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Central_African_Republic It includes new information in the Summary and under Health issues (cholera outbreak). The overall level of the advice has not changed. Central African Republic 2012-01-17T03:42:12Z 2001-06-12T06:03:11Z 2012-01-17T03:42:12Z 2012-01-25T05:09:51Z Central African Republic 5/5 Do not travel Bangui 4/5 Reconsider your need to travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Hungary The overall level of the advice has not changed. Hungary 2012-01-15T23:32:45Z 2000-08-01T00:44:16Z 2012-01-15T23:32:45Z 2012-01-25T05:09:57Z Hungary 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Uzbekistan The overall level of the advice has not changed. Uzbekistan 2012-01-15T23:16:41Z 2001-12-16T23:02:47Z 2012-01-15T23:16:41Z 2012-01-25T05:10:15Z Uzbekistan 3/5 High degree of caution Andijan and the eastern region of the Ferghana Valley; Regions bordering Tajikistan, Kyrgyz Republic and Afghanistan 4/5 Reconsider your need to travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Switzerland The overall level of the advice has not changed. Switzerland 2012-01-15T23:13:31Z 2002-09-04T06:03:16Z 2012-01-15T23:13:31Z 2012-01-31T21:49:49Z Switzerland 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Bolivia The overall level of the advice has not changed. Bolivia 2012-01-12T22:02:13Z 2000-08-01T02:00:00Z 2012-01-12T22:02:13Z 2012-01-25T05:09:49Z Bolivia 3/5 High degree of caution http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Georgia It contains new information under Safety and security: Crime (update) The overall level of the advice has not changed. Georgia 2012-01-12T06:28:08Z 2000-08-01T02:00:00Z 2012-01-12T06:28:08Z 2012-01-25T05:09:56Z Georgia 3/5 High degree of caution South Ossetia and Abkhazia (including adjacent areas) and Pankisi Gorge north of Akhmeta 5/5 Do not travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Turkey It contains new information under Entry and exit requirements (update). The overall level of the advice has not changed. Turkey 2012-01-12T00:27:36Z 2000-08-02T02:00:00Z 2012-01-12T00:27:36Z 2012-01-25T05:10:13Z Turkey 3/5 High degree of caution Borders with Syria, Iraq and Iran 4/5 Reconsider your need to travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Iraq It contains new information under Safety and security: Terrorism (recent attacks targeting civilians). The overall level of the advice has not changed. Iraq 2012-01-12T00:27:26Z 2000-08-01T02:00:00Z 2012-01-12T00:27:26Z 2012-01-25T05:09:59Z Iraq 5/5 Do not travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/United_Arab_Emirates The overall level of the advice has not changed. United Arab Emirates 2012-01-12T00:23:48Z 2001-09-20T10:10:19Z 2012-01-12T00:23:48Z 2012-01-25T05:10:14Z United Arab Emirates 3/5 High degree of caution http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Maldives The overall level of the advice has not changed. Maldives 2012-01-12T00:20:05Z 2002-09-04T06:03:16Z 2012-01-12T00:20:05Z 2012-01-25T05:10:03Z Maldives 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Bahrain It contains new information in the Summary and under Safety and security: Civil unrest/political tension (explosion outside the British Embassy in Manama and planned terrorist attacks). Bahrain 2012-01-10T22:35:08Z 2001-09-20T09:48:32Z 2012-01-10T22:35:08Z 2012-01-25T05:09:48Z Bahrain 4/5 Reconsider your need to travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Azerbaijan The overall level of the advice has not changed. Azerbaijan 2012-01-10T22:31:35Z 2001-11-08T04:50:04Z 2012-01-10T22:31:35Z 2012-01-25T05:09:47Z Azerbaijan 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions Nagorno-Karabakh and surrounding military occupied areas 5/5 Do not travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Lithuania The overall level of the advice has not changed. Lithuania 2012-01-10T22:29:07Z 2002-09-04T06:03:16Z 2012-01-10T22:29:07Z 2012-01-25T05:10:02Z Lithuania 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Philippines The overall level of advice for the Philippines has not changed. Philippines 2012-01-08T14:23:45Z 2000-08-02T02:00:00Z 2012-01-08T14:23:45Z 2012-01-25T05:10:08Z Philippines 3/5 High degree of caution Eastern Mindanao 4/5 Reconsider your need to travel Central and western Mindanao, including the Zamboanga Peninsula and the Sulu Archipelago 5/5 Do not travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Brazil It contains new information in the Summary and under Additional information: Natural disasters, severe weather and climate (heavy rains and seasonal flooding are affecting parts of southern and south-eastern Brazil). The overall level of the advice has not changed. Brazil 2012-01-07T07:15:01Z 2000-08-01T02:00:00Z 2012-01-07T07:15:01Z 2012-01-25T05:09:49Z Brazil 3/5 High degree of caution http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Kazakhstan It contains new information under Safety and Security: Civil Unrest / Political tensions (state of emergency in Zhanoazen extended until 31 January 2012). The overall level of the advice has not changed. Kazakhstan 2012-01-06T04:25:47Z 2001-12-16T23:00:30Z 2012-01-06T04:25:47Z 2012-01-25T05:10:00Z Kazakhstan 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Chad The overall level of the advice has been set at Do not travel. Chad 2012-01-06T02:19:17Z 2002-09-04T06:03:16Z 2012-01-06T02:19:17Z 2012-01-25T05:09:51Z Chad 5/5 Do not travel N'Djamena 4/5 Reconsider your need to travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Chile It contains new information in the Summary and under Additional information: Natural disasters, severe weather and climate (bush fires are affecting the regions of Magallanes, Araucania, Biobio and Maule). The overall level of the advice for the country has not changed. Chile 2012-01-06T01:26:05Z 2002-01-31T05:56:07Z 2012-01-06T01:26:05Z 2012-01-25T05:09:51Z Chile 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Poland The overall level of the advice has not changed. Poland 2012-01-05T06:01:06Z 2002-09-04T06:03:16Z 2012-01-05T06:01:06Z 2012-01-25T05:10:08Z Poland 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Czech_Republic The overall level of the advice has not changed. Czech Republic 2012-01-05T05:57:26Z 2002-05-21T04:35:18Z 2012-01-05T05:57:26Z 2012-01-25T05:09:53Z Czech Republic 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Croatia It includes new information under Safety and Security: Money and valuables (changing money). The overall level of the advice has not changed. Croatia 2012-01-05T05:52:52Z 2000-08-01T02:00:00Z 2012-01-05T05:52:52Z 2012-01-25T05:09:52Z Croatia 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Hong_Kong It contains new information under Health (change to avian influenza text).The overall level of the advice has not changed. Hong Kong 2012-01-05T05:50:23Z 2000-08-01T02:00:00Z 2012-01-05T05:50:23Z 2012-01-06T00:58:52Z Hong Kong 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Greece The overall level of the advice has not changed. Greece 2012-01-05T05:48:16Z 2002-09-04T06:03:16Z 2012-01-05T05:48:16Z 2012-01-25T05:09:56Z Greece 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Moldova The overall level of the advice has not changed. Moldova 2012-01-05T05:47:19Z 2001-12-16T23:07:05Z 2012-01-05T05:47:19Z 2012-01-05T05:47:19Z Moldova 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Angola The overall level of the advice has not been changed. It contains new information (Honorary Consulate in Luanda, Angola). Angola 2012-01-05T05:43:12Z 2000-08-01T12:00:0 +10000 2012-01-05T05:43:12Z 2012-01-25T05:09:47Z Angola 3/5 High degree of caution Cabinda, North Lunda and South Lunda 4/5 Reconsider your need to travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/New_Zealand The overall level of the advice has not changed. New Zealand 2012-01-05T05:39:07Z 2002-09-04T06:03:16Z 2012-01-05T05:39:07Z 2012-01-25T05:10:05Z New Zealand 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions Christchurch and Lyttleton 3/5 High degree of caution http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Bangladesh It contains new information under Safety and security: Political tension / Civil unrest (political violence at locations across Dhaka on 18 December 2011). The level of the advice has not changed. Bangladesh 2012-01-03T02:37:01Z 2000-08-01T02:00:00Z 2012-01-03T02:37:01Z 2012-01-25T05:09:48Z Bangladesh 3/5 High degree of caution Chittagong Hill Tracts region 4/5 Reconsider your need to travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Lebanon It contains new information under Safety and security: Terrorism (bombings in Tyre). The overall level of the advice has not changed. Lebanon 2011-12-30T04:25:03Z 2000-08-01T02:00:00Z 2011-12-30T04:25:03Z 2012-01-25T05:10:01Z Lebanon 4/5 Reconsider your need to travel South of the Litani River and Palestinian refugee camps 5/5 Do not travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Latvia The overall level of the advice has not changed. Latvia 2011-12-22T05:40:00Z 2002-04-22T23:59:04Z 2011-12-22T05:40:00Z 2012-01-25T05:10:01Z Latvia 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Estonia It includes new information under Health Issues (Hepatitis A outbreak). The overall level of the advice has not changed. Estonia 2011-12-22T05:31:49Z 2002-02-15T06:19:22Z 2011-12-22T05:31:49Z 2012-01-25T05:09:55Z Estonia 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Tonga It contains new information under Local travel (helmets required to ride motor scooters) and Health (typhoid). The overall level of the advice has not changed. Tonga 2011-12-22T04:21:40Z 2002-09-04T06:03:16Z 2011-12-22T04:21:40Z 2012-01-25T05:10:13Z Tonga 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/South_Korea It contains new information in the Summary and under Safety and Security: Civil unrest/political tension (DPRK Chairman Kim Jong-il died on 17 December 2011). The overall level of the advice has not changed. Republic of Korea 2011-12-20T06:30:57Z 2002-09-04T06:03:16Z 2011-12-20T06:30:57Z 2012-01-25T05:10:11Z Republic of Korea 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/North_Korea It contains new information in the Summary and under Safety and security: Civil unrest/Political tension (DPRK Chairman Kim Jong-il died on 17 December 2011). The overall level of the advice has not changed. Democratic People's Republic of Korea 2011-12-20T06:28:03Z 2000-08-01T02:00:00Z 2011-12-20T06:28:03Z 2012-01-25T05:10:06Z Democratic People's Republic of Korea 3/5 High degree of caution http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Libya It includes new information in the Summary and under Safety and security: Civil unrest/political tension (violence between rival militias could start without warning). The overall level of the advice has not changed. Libya 2011-12-19T05:27:41Z 2001-09-20T09:55:38Z 2011-12-19T05:27:41Z 2012-01-25T05:10:02Z Libya 5/5 Do not travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Tanzania It contains new information in the Summary and under Local travel (ferry sinking). The overall level of the advice has not changed. Tanzania 2011-12-19T05:16:59Z 2000-08-02T02:00:00Z 2011-12-19T05:16:59Z 2012-01-25T05:10:12Z Tanzania 3/5 High degree of caution http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Mexico The overall level of the advice has not changed. Mexico 2011-12-19T05:13:22Z 2000-08-02T02:00:00Z 2011-12-19T05:13:22Z 2012-01-25T05:10:04Z Mexico 3/5 High degree of caution Ciudad Juarez 4/5 Reconsider your need to travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Somalia It includes updated information in the Summary and under Safety and security: Terrorism (update) and Money and valuables (update). The overall level of the advice has not changed. Somalia 2011-12-19T05:08:57Z 2000-08-02T02:00:00Z 2011-12-19T05:08:57Z 2012-01-25T05:10:10Z Somalia 5/5 Do not travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Honduras It contains new information under Safety and security: Crime (shooting at San Pedro Sula Airport). The overall level of the advice has not changed. Honduras 2011-12-19T05:08:26Z 2002-08-26T04:55:41Z 2011-12-19T05:08:26Z 2012-01-25T05:09:57Z Honduras 3/5 High degree of caution http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Guatemala It contains new information under Safety and security (Crime) and under Natural Disasters, Severe Weather and Climate (earthquake security measures). The overall level of the advice has not changed. Guatemala 2011-12-19T05:05:25Z 2002-08-26T23:41:17Z 2011-12-19T05:05:25Z 2012-01-25T05:09:57Z Guatemala 3/5 High degree of caution Peten Department 4/5 Reconsider your need to travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/El_Salvador The overall level of the advice has not changed. El Salvador 2011-12-19T05:05:00Z 2002-08-08T03:42:35Z 2011-12-19T05:05:00Z 2012-01-25T05:09:54Z El Salvador 3/5 High degree of caution http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Costa_Rica The overall level of the advice has not changed. Costa Rica 2011-12-19T05:03:31Z 2002-08-08T03:29:39Z 2011-12-19T05:03:31Z 2012-01-25T05:09:52Z Costa Rica 3/5 High degree of caution http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Spain It contains new information under Where to get help (closure of Honorary Consulate in Barcelona). The overall level of the advice has not changed. Spain 2011-12-13T06:17:58Z 2000-08-02T02:00:00Z 2011-12-13T06:17:58Z 2011-12-13T06:17:58Z Spain 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Singapore The overall level of the advice has not changed. Singapore 2011-12-13T00:55:20Z 2002-07-08T00:13:33Z 2011-12-13T00:55:20Z 2012-01-25T05:10:10Z Singapore 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Dominican_Republic The overall level of the advice has not changed. Dominican Republic 2011-12-13T00:51:21Z 2002-09-04T06:03:16Z 2011-12-13T00:51:21Z 2012-01-25T05:09:53Z Dominican Republic 3/5 High degree of caution http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo It contains new information in the Summary and under Civil unrest/political tension (telecommunications may be disrupted) and Where to get help (Canadian Embassy may be closed at short notice). The overall level of the advice has not changed. Democratic Republic of the Congo 2011-12-12T21:54:22Z 2000-08-02T02:00:00Z 2011-12-12T21:54:22Z 2012-01-25T05:09:53Z Democratic Republic of the Congo 5/5 Do not travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Jamaica The overall level of the advice has not changed. Jamaica 2011-12-07T06:33:32Z 2000-08-01T02:00:00Z 2011-12-07T06:33:32Z 2012-01-25T05:09:59Z Jamaica 3/5 High degree of caution http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Laos The overall level of the advice has not changed. Laos 2011-12-05T05:26:24Z 2000-08-01T02:00:00Z 2011-12-05T05:26:24Z 2012-01-25T05:10:01Z Laos 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions Travel in Xaisomboun district, east of Vang Vieng 4/5 Reconsider your need to travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/United_States_of_America The overall level of the advice has not changed. United States of America 2011-12-05T05:15:24Z 2000-08-02T02:00:00Z 2011-12-05T05:15:24Z 2012-01-25T05:10:15Z United States of America 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Ghana The overall level of the advice has not changed. Ghana 2011-12-05T05:08:15Z 2002-09-04T06:03:16Z 2011-12-05T05:08:15Z 2012-01-25T05:09:56Z Ghana 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions Bawku, Tamale municipality, Yendi District and Bimbilla area in northern Ghana 3/5 High degree of caution http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Ivory_Coast It includes new information in the Summary and under Safety and security: Civil unrest/political tension (legislative elections scheduled for 11 December 2011). The overall level has not been changed. Côte d'Ivoire 2011-12-05T05:02:06Z 2000-08-01T02:00:00Z 2011-12-05T05:02:06Z 2012-01-25T05:09:59Z Côte d'Ivoire 4/5 Reconsider your need to travel Dix-Huit Montagnes and Moyen-Cavally regions of Western Côte d'Ivoire 5/5 Do not travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Zimbabwe It includes new information under Health (typhoid outbreak). The overall level of the advice has remained the same. Zimbabwe 2011-12-01T23:54:37Z 2000-08-02T02:00:00Z 2011-12-01T23:54:37Z 2011-12-06T10:34:17Z Zimbabwe 4/5 Reconsider your need to travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Iran This advice has been reviewed and reissued. It contains new information in the Summary and under Safety and Security: Civil unrest/political tension (violent protests against UK interests).The overall level of the advice has not changed. Iran 2011-11-30T08:38:02Z 2000-08-01T02:00:00Z 2011-11-30T08:38:02Z 2012-01-25T05:09:58Z Iran 3/5 High degree of caution Border areas with Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iraq 5/5 Do not travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Eritrea It includes new information under Safety and Security: Crime (update) and Local travel (local telecommunications may be unreliable). The overall level of the advice has not changed. Eritrea 2011-11-30T02:53:47Z 2000-08-01T02:00:00Z 2011-11-30T02:53:47Z 2012-01-25T05:09:54Z Eritrea 4/5 Reconsider your need to travel Regions bordering Ethiopia, Sudan and Djibouti 5/5 Do not travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Kuwait It contains new information under Entry and Exit (Australian emergency passports not accepted), Safety and Security: civil unrest/political tension (protests) and Local laws (authentication of Australian documents). The overall level of the advice has not changed. Kuwait 2011-11-30T02:47:45Z 2001-09-20T09:51:18Z 2011-11-30T02:47:45Z 2011-12-06T10:34:00Z Kuwait 3/5 High degree of caution http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/China The overall level of the advice has not changed. China 2011-11-30T02:37:58Z 2001-08-16T00:22:14Z 2011-11-30T02:37:58Z 2012-01-25T05:09:51Z China 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions Tibet 3/5 High degree of caution Xinjiang 3/5 High degree of caution http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Guam The overall level of the advice has not changed. Guam 2011-11-30T02:31:13Z 2002-09-04T06:03:16Z 2011-11-30T02:31:13Z 2012-01-25T05:09:56Z Guam 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Germany This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed. Germany 2011-11-30T01:18:40Z 2002-09-04T06:03:16Z 2011-11-30T01:18:40Z 2012-01-25T05:09:56Z Germany 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Kosovo This advice has been reviewed and reissued. It contains new information under Entry and Exit Requirements (security situation unpredictable at Kosovo Serbia border crossings). The overall level of the advice has not changed. Kosovo 2011-11-28T22:58:51Z 2008-02-25T07:32:35Z 2011-11-28T22:58:51Z 2011-12-06T10:34:00Z Kosovo 3/5 High degree of caution Leposavic, Zubin Potok and Zvecan municipalities and North Mitrovica 4/5 Reconsider your need to travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Bosnia_and_Herzegovina The overall level of the advice has not changed. Bosnia and Herzegovina 2011-11-28T22:40:18Z 2000-08-01T02:00:00Z 2011-11-28T22:40:18Z 2012-01-25T05:09:49Z Bosnia and Herzegovina 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Finland The overall level of the advice has not been changed. Finland 2011-11-28T05:56:22Z 2002-09-04T06:03:16Z 2011-11-28T05:56:22Z 2011-12-06T10:33:53Z Finland 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Armenia The overall level of the advice has not changed. Armenia 2011-11-28T05:51:49Z 2001-09-20T09:46:11Z 2011-11-28T05:51:49Z 2012-01-25T05:09:47Z Armenia 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions Nagorno-Karabakh 5/5 Do not travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Mali It contains new information in the Summary and under Safety and security: Terrorism (kidnappings on 24 and 25 November 2011). The overall level of the advice has not changed. Mali 2011-11-27T01:49:27Z 2002-09-04T06:03:16Z 2011-11-27T01:49:27Z 2012-01-25T05:10:03Z Mali 3/5 High degree of caution Northern Mali, including Timbuktu, Gao and Kidal, Border areas with Mauritania, Algeria and Niger 5/5 Do not travel Koulikoro province (north of the town of Mourdiah), Segou province (north of the town of Niono) and Mopti province 5/5 Do not travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/United_Kingdom The overall level of the advice has not changed. United Kingdom 2011-11-27T01:43:15Z 2000-08-02T02:00:00Z 2011-11-27T01:43:15Z 2012-01-25T05:10:14Z United Kingdom 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Palau It includes new information under Health Issues (link to Dengue fever in Micronesia travel bulletin). The overall level of the advice has not changed. Palau 2011-11-25T02:50:35Z 2002-09-04T06:03:16Z 2011-11-25T02:50:35Z 2012-01-25T05:10:07Z Palau 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Vietnam The overall level of the advice has not changed. Vietnam 2011-11-25T02:35:46Z 2000-08-02T02:00:00Z 2011-11-25T02:35:46Z 2012-01-25T05:10:15Z Vietnam 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Russia This advice has been reviewed and reissued. It includes new information in the Summary and under Safety and security: civil unrest/political tension (parliamentary elections scheduled for 4 December). The overall level of the advice has not changed. Russia 2011-11-25T02:30:31Z 2000-08-02T02:00:00Z 2011-11-25T02:30:31Z 2012-01-25T05:10:08Z Russia 3/5 High degree of caution North Caucasus 5/5 Do not travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Cook_Islands It contains new information under Where to get help (contact details for the New Zealand High Commission). The overall level of the advice has not changed. Cook Islands 2011-11-25T02:16:33Z 2002-09-04T06:03:16Z 2011-11-25T02:16:33Z 2012-01-25T05:09:52Z Cook Islands 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/New_Caledonia It includes new information in the Summary and under Natural disasters, severe weather and climate (severe bushfires). The overall level of the advice has not changed. New Caledonia 2011-11-23T07:22:38Z 2002-09-04T06:03:16Z 2011-11-23T07:22:38Z 2012-01-11T00:52:59Z New Caledonia 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Portugal The overall level of the advice has not changed. Portugal 2011-11-23T04:49:47Z 2002-09-04T06:03:16Z 2011-11-23T04:49:47Z 2012-01-25T05:10:08Z Portugal 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Solomon_Islands The overall level of the advice has not changed. Solomon Islands 2011-11-22T04:56:45Z 2000-08-02T02:00:00Z 2011-11-22T04:56:45Z 2012-01-25T05:10:10Z Solomon Islands 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Nepal This advice has been reviewed and reissued. It includes new information under Safety and Security: Civil unrest/Political tensions (law and order in the Terai region is especially unpredictable as criminal and armed groups operate in this region). The overall level of the advice has not changed. Nepal 2011-11-22T01:42:06Z 2000-08-02T02:00:00Z 2011-11-22T01:42:06Z 2011-12-06T10:34:04Z Nepal 3/5 High degree of caution http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Malta The overall level of the advice has not changed. Malta 2011-11-22T01:37:49Z 2002-09-04T06:03:16Z 2011-11-22T01:37:49Z 2012-01-25T05:10:03Z Malta 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/FYROM This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed. The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia 2011-11-22T01:23:23Z 2000-08-01T02:00:00Z 2011-11-22T01:23:23Z 2012-01-25T05:09:55Z The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions North west region bordering Kosovo 3/5 High degree of caution http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Qatar This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed. Qatar 2011-11-18T02:20:03Z 2001-09-20T10:06:30Z 2011-11-18T02:20:03Z 2012-01-25T05:10:08Z Qatar 3/5 High degree of caution http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Haiti This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed. Haiti 2011-11-18T02:16:21Z 2001-08-13T01:04:39Z 2011-11-18T02:16:21Z 2012-01-25T05:09:57Z Haiti 4/5 Reconsider your need to travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Indonesia This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed. Indonesia 2011-11-16T06:31:15Z 2000-08-01T02:00:00Z 2011-11-16T06:31:15Z 2012-01-25T05:09:58Z Indonesia 4/5 Reconsider your need to travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Romania It contains new information under Where to Get Help (contact details for the Australian Embassy, Budapest, Hungary). The overall level of the advice has not changed. Romania 2011-11-15T05:31:08Z 2002-09-04T06:03:16Z 2011-11-15T05:31:08Z 2012-01-25T05:10:08Z Romania 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Afghanistan This advice has been reviewed and reissued. It contains new information in the Summary and under Terrorism (recent attacks in Kabul and other parts of Afghanistan) and Crime (updated information on crime). The overall level of the advice has not changed. Afghanistan 2011-11-14T00:23:08Z 2000-08-01T02:14:00Z 2011-11-14T00:23:08Z 2012-01-25T05:09:46Z Afghanistan 5/5 Do not travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Morocco This advice has been reviewed and reissued. It includes new information in the Summary and under Safety and Security: Civil Unrest/Political Tension (elections scheduled for 25 November 2011). The overall level of the advice has not changed. Morocco 2011-11-13T23:15:44Z 2001-09-20T10:02:41Z 2011-11-13T23:15:44Z 2011-12-09T02:33:07Z Morocco 3/5 High degree of caution Western Sahara 5/5 Do not travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Uganda This advice has been reviewed and reissued. We have lowered the level for areas bordering the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Reconsider your need to travel. The overall level of the advice has not changed. Uganda 2011-11-10T00:12:31Z 2000-08-02T02:00:00Z 2011-11-10T00:12:31Z 2012-01-25T05:10:14Z Uganda 3/5 High degree of caution Areas bordering the Democratic Republic of the Congo 4/5 Reconsider your need to travel North eastern Uganda, including Karamoja region, and areas bordering South Sudan 5/5 Do not travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Algeria This advice has been reviewed and reissued. It contains new information under Safety and Security: Terrorism (kidnapping in October 2011). The overall level of the advice has not changed. Algeria 2011-11-04T03:59:26Z 2000-08-01T02:00:00Z 2011-11-04T03:59:26Z 2011-12-09T02:31:34Z Algeria 4/5 Reconsider your need to travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Norway The overall level of the advice has not changed. Norway 2011-11-02T05:38:23Z 2002-09-04T06:03:16Z 2011-11-02T05:38:23Z 2012-01-25T05:10:06Z Norway 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Zambia This advice has been reviewed and reissued. It contains new information under Entry and Exit requirements (new airport names). The overall level of the advice has not changed. Zambia 2011-11-02T05:32:24Z 2000-08-02T02:00:00Z 2011-11-02T05:32:24Z 2012-01-25T05:10:16Z Zambia 3/5 High degree of caution Border areas with the Democratic Republic of Congo, Angola and Mozambique 4/5 Reconsider your need to travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Cuba The advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed. Cuba 2011-11-02T04:25:10Z 2002-08-26T05:07:15Z 2011-11-02T04:25:10Z 2012-01-25T05:09:52Z Cuba 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Rwanda This advice has been reviewed and reissued. It contains new information under Safety and Security: Civil Unrest/Political Tension (grenade attacks), and Health Issues (update). The overall level of the advice has not changed. Rwanda 2011-11-02T04:20:53Z 2000-08-02T02:00:00Z 2011-11-02T04:20:53Z 2012-01-25T05:10:09Z Rwanda 3/5 High degree of caution Border with Burundi 4/5 Reconsider your need to travel Border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, excluding towns of Gisenyi, Kibuye and Cyangugu 5/5 Do not travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Belgium This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed. Belgium 2011-11-02T04:18:01Z 2002-09-04T06:03:16Z 2011-11-02T04:18:01Z 2012-01-25T05:09:48Z Belgium 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Nicaragua This advice has been reviewed and reissued. It contains new information the Summary and under Safety and Security: Civil Unrest/Political Tension (Presidential elections will be held on 6 November 2011). The overall level of the advice has not changed. Nicaragua 2011-11-02T04:04:42Z 2002-08-26T04:39:38Z 2011-11-02T04:04:42Z 2012-01-25T05:10:05Z Nicaragua 3/5 High degree of caution North Atlantic Autonomous region and remote areas of Nicaraguan Caribbean coast 4/5 Reconsider your need to travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/France The overall level of the advice has not been changed. France 2011-11-01T06:25:54Z 2001-12-20T05:23:35Z 2011-11-01T06:25:54Z 2012-01-25T05:09:55Z France 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Cambodia We no longer advise Australians to "Reconsider their need to travel" to areas on the Cambodia-Thai border. The overall level of the advice has not changed. Cambodia 2011-10-31T22:21:46Z 2000-08-01T02:00:00Z 2011-10-31T22:21:46Z 2012-01-25T05:09:50Z Cambodia 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Malawi The overall level of the advice has not changed. Malawi 2011-10-31T04:52:00Z 2000-08-02T02:00:00Z 2011-10-31T04:52:00Z 2012-01-25T05:10:02Z Malawi 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Brunei_Darussalam The overall level of the advice has not been changed. Brunei Darussalam 2011-10-31T04:48:37Z 2002-09-04T06:03:16Z 2011-10-31T04:48:37Z 2012-01-25T05:09:49Z Brunei Darussalam 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Botswana This advice has been reviewed and reissued. It includes new information under Where to get help (contact details for Australian Honorary Consul, Botswana). The overall level of the advice has not changed. Botswana 2011-10-31T04:45:09Z 2001-05-30T03:33:19Z 2011-10-31T04:45:09Z 2012-01-25T05:09:49Z Botswana 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Jordan This advice has been reviewed and reissued. It contains new information under Safety and Security: Civil Unrest/Political Tensions (municipal elections are scheduled for 27 December 2011) and Crime (increase in scams). The overall level of the advice has not changed. Jordan 2011-10-31T00:47:21Z 2000-10-10T06:14:50Z 2011-10-31T00:47:21Z 2012-01-25T05:10:00Z Jordan 3/5 High degree of caution http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Burma This advice has been reviewed and reissued. It contains new information in the Summary and under Safety and Security: Terrorism (updated information on kinds of places where bomb attacks have occurred). The overall level of the advice has not changed. Burma 2011-10-28T07:18:45Z 2000-08-01T02:00:00Z 2011-10-28T07:18:45Z 2012-01-25T05:09:50Z Burma 3/5 High degree of caution Areas bordering China, Laos and Thailand 5/5 Do not travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Peru This advice has been reviewed and reissued. It contains new information under Money and Valuables (lost and stolen passports). The overall level of the advice has not changed. Peru 2011-10-27T05:13:09Z 2000-08-02T02:00:00Z 2011-10-27T05:13:09Z 2012-01-25T05:10:07Z Peru 3/5 High degree of caution Areas bordering Colombia and Ecuador in the regions of Loreto, Amazonas and Cajamarca 5/5 Do not travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Argentina This advice has been reviewed and reissued. It contains new information in the Summary and under Natural Disasters, Severe Weather and Climate (update on Puyehue volcano). The overall level of the advice has not changed. Argentina 2011-10-25T23:23:47Z 2001-12-21T03:30:00Z 2011-10-25T23:23:47Z 2012-01-25T05:09:47Z Argentina 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Guyana This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed. Guyana 2011-10-24T06:09:44Z 2001-04-24T02:09:13Z 2011-10-24T06:09:44Z 2012-01-25T05:09:57Z Guyana 3/5 High degree of caution http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Suriname This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed. Suriname 2011-10-24T05:35:57Z 2001-04-19T00:01:24Z 2011-10-24T05:35:57Z 2012-01-25T05:10:11Z Suriname 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Kyrgyz_Republic This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed. Kyrgyz Republic 2011-10-21T02:39:11Z 2001-12-16T23:04:52Z 2011-10-21T02:39:11Z 2012-01-25T05:10:01Z Kyrgyz Republic 4/5 Reconsider your need to travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Ukraine This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed. Ukraine 2011-10-21T02:36:51Z 2002-05-21T04:32:16Z 2011-10-21T02:36:51Z 2012-01-25T05:10:14Z Ukraine 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Tajikistan This advice has been reviewed and reissued.. The overall level of the advice has not changed. Tajikistan 2011-10-21T02:23:46Z 2001-10-10T06:30:53Z 2011-10-21T02:23:46Z 2012-01-25T05:10:12Z Tajikistan 3/5 High degree of caution Border regions with Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Afghanistan 4/5 Reconsider your need to travel Rasht Valley 4/5 Reconsider your need to travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Niger This advice has been reviewed and reissued. It contains new information under Where to Get Help (changed contact details for the Canadian Embassy). The overall level of the advice for Niger has not changed. Niger 2011-10-21T02:17:15Z 2002-09-04T06:03:16Z 2011-10-21T02:17:15Z 2012-01-25T05:10:05Z Niger 5/5 Do not travel Niamey 4/5 Reconsider your need to travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Liberia This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed. Liberia 2011-10-19T22:05:44Z 2000-08-02T02:00:00Z 2011-10-19T22:05:44Z 2012-01-25T05:10:02Z Liberia 4/5 Reconsider your need to travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/India This advice has been reviewed and reissued. It contains new information under Terrorism (updated information on recent warnings issued by Indian authorities) and Health Issues (reports of Japanese encephalitis cases in a number of Indian states). The overall level of the advice has not changed. India 2011-10-12T07:06:34Z 2000-08-01T02:00:00Z 2011-10-12T07:06:34Z 2012-01-25T05:09:58Z India 3/5 High degree of caution Jammu and Kashmir 5/5 Do not travel North-eastern states of Assam, Nagaland, Tripura and Manipur 4/5 Reconsider your need to travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Saudi_Arabia This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed. Saudi Arabia 2011-10-12T05:34:54Z 2000-08-02T02:00:00Z 2011-10-12T05:34:54Z 2012-01-25T05:10:09Z Saudi Arabia 4/5 Reconsider your need to travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Sierra_Leone This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed. Sierra Leone 2011-10-06T22:04:04Z 2000-08-02T02:00:00Z 2011-10-06T22:04:04Z 2012-01-25T05:10:10Z Sierra Leone 3/5 High degree of caution Border areas with Liberia and Guinea 4/5 Reconsider your need to travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Guinea This advice has been reviewed and reissued. It contains new information under Where to Get Help (new Canadian Embassy contact numbers). The overall level of the advice has not changed. Guinea 2011-10-05T22:26:13Z 2001-06-04T23:44:29Z 2011-10-05T22:26:13Z 2012-01-25T05:09:57Z Guinea 4/5 Reconsider your need to travel Border areas with Cote d’Ivoire, Liberia and Sierra Leone 5/5 Do not travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Denmark This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed. Denmark 2011-09-30T03:32:49Z 2002-09-04T06:03:16Z 2011-09-30T03:32:49Z 2012-01-25T05:09:53Z Denmark 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Mozambique This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed. Mozambique 2011-09-28T05:47:19Z 2000-08-02T02:00:00Z 2011-09-28T05:47:19Z 2012-01-25T05:10:04Z Mozambique 3/5 High degree of caution http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Mongolia It contains new information under Safety and Security: Crime (because of the risk of criminal activity, you should avoid walking alone at night and exercise caution when using public transport). The overall level of the advice has not changed. Mongolia 2011-09-28T05:42:19Z 2001-11-01T03:49:14Z 2011-09-28T05:42:19Z 2012-01-25T05:10:04Z Mongolia 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Oman The overall level of the travel advice has not been changed. Oman 2011-09-27T01:54:14Z 2001-09-20T10:04:49Z 2011-09-27T01:54:14Z 2012-01-25T05:10:06Z Oman 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Albania This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level has not been changed. Albania 2011-09-26T23:17:29Z 2000-01-08T02:00:00Z 2011-09-26T23:17:29Z 2012-01-25T05:09:47Z Albania 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions North east region bordering Kosovo 4/5 Reconsider your need to travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Benin This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed. Benin 2011-09-26T23:04:16Z 2002-09-04T06:03:16Z 2011-09-26T23:04:16Z 2012-01-25T05:09:49Z Benin 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Lesotho This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed. Lesotho 2011-09-23T05:56:03Z 2000-08-01T02:00:00Z 2011-09-23T05:56:03Z 2012-01-25T05:10:01Z Lesotho 3/5 High degree of caution http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Swaziland This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed. Swaziland 2011-09-23T05:53:46Z 2001-05-30T03:45:02Z 2011-09-23T05:53:46Z 2012-01-25T05:10:11Z Swaziland 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Gambia This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed. Gambia 2011-09-20T04:39:06Z 2002-09-04T06:03:16Z 2011-09-20T04:39:06Z 2012-01-25T05:09:55Z Gambia 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions Overland travel through the Casamance region in southern Senegal 4/5 Reconsider your need to travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Taiwan This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of advice has not changed. Taiwan 2011-08-29T08:07:54Z 2002-09-10T07:56:40Z 2011-08-29T08:07:54Z 2012-01-25T05:10:12Z Taiwan 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Mauritania This advice has been reviewed and reissued. It includes new information in the Summary and under Safety and Security: Civil Unrest/Political Tensions (elections scheduled for October 2011). The overall level of the advice has not changed. Mauritania 2011-08-29T03:46:57Z 2002-05-02T01:50:50Z 2011-08-29T03:46:57Z 2012-01-25T05:10:03Z Mauritania 4/5 Reconsider your need to travel Border areas with Mali, Algeria and Western Sahara 5/5 Do not travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Sweden This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed. Sweden 2011-08-24T23:51:38Z 2002-09-04T06:03:16Z 2011-08-24T23:51:38Z 2012-01-25T05:10:12Z Sweden 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Senegal This advice has been reviewed and reissued. It includes new information in the Summary and under Safety and Security: Civil Unrest/Political Tension (violent protests in June 2011 and Presidential elections scheduled for February 2012). The overall level of the advice has not changed. Senegal 2011-08-22T08:24:47Z 2000-08-02T02:00:00Z 2011-08-22T08:24:47Z 2012-01-25T05:10:09Z Senegal 3/5 High degree of caution Casamance region of southern Senegal 4/5 Reconsider your need to travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Cameroon This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed. Cameroon 2011-08-19T00:47:23Z 2002-09-04T06:03:16Z 2011-08-19T00:47:23Z 2012-01-25T05:09:50Z Cameroon 3/5 High degree of caution Eastern Provinces, Border area with the Central African Republic and the Lake Chad region 5/5 Do not travel Border area with Nigeria in the region of the Bakassi Peninsula 5/5 Do not travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Sri_Lanka This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed. Sri Lanka 2011-08-01T07:57:14Z 2000-08-02T02:00:00Z 2011-08-01T07:57:14Z 2012-01-11T00:57:53Z Sri Lanka 3/5 High degree of caution Northern Province (Mannar, Vavuniya, Mullaitivu, Kilinochchi and Jaffna Districts) 5/5 Do not travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Djibouti This advice has been reviewed and reissued. It contains new information in the Summary and under Where to Get Help (contact details for the Australian Embassy, Addis Ababa). The overall level of the advice has not changed. Djibouti 2011-07-04T05:29:42Z 2001-06-04T23:42:06Z 2011-07-04T05:29:42Z 2012-01-25T05:09:53Z Djibouti 3/5 High degree of caution Border with Eritrea 5/5 Do not travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Turkmenistan This advice has been reviewed and reissued. It includes new information under Information for Dual Nationals (Turkmenistan does not recognise dual nationality). The overall level of the advice has not changed. Turkmenistan 2011-06-02T05:14:50Z 2001-12-20T05:34:34Z 2011-06-02T05:14:50Z 2012-01-25T05:10:13Z Turkmenistan 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions Turkmenistan/Afghanistan Border 5/5 Do not travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/French_Polynesia The overall level of the advice has not changed. French Polynesia 2011-05-27T06:38:07Z 2002-09-04T06:03:16Z 2011-05-27T06:38:07Z 2012-01-11T00:51:47Z French Polynesia 2/5 Exercise normal safety precautions http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Burkina_Faso This advice has been reviewed and reissued. It includes new information in the Summary and under Safety and Security: Civil Unrest/Political Tension (ongoing violent demonstrations and civil unrest and nationwide curfew from 7pm to 6am). The overall level has been raised to Reconsider your need to travel. Burkina Faso 2011-04-28T22:47:35Z 2002-09-04T06:03:16Z 2011-04-28T22:47:35Z 2011-12-09T02:34:27Z Burkina Faso 4/5 Reconsider your need to travel Border regions with Mali and Niger 5/5 Do not travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Panama This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed. Panama 2011-03-11T11:12:54Z 2002-08-26T04:48:43Z 2011-03-11T11:12:54Z 2012-01-25T05:10:07Z Panama 3/5 High degree of caution Darien Gap beyond Yaviza 5/5 Do not travel http://www.smarttraveler.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Gabon This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed. Gabon 2011-01-19T22:03:51Z 2002-09-04T06:03:16Z 2011-01-19T22:03:51Z 2011-12-06T10:33:54Z Gabon 3/5 High degree of caution