We continue to advise exercise normal safety precautions in Norway. Norway is part of the Schengen area. From November, the new European Entry/Exit System will start for all non-EU nationals, including Australians, travelling in or out of the Schengen Area (see ‘Travel’). We advise: Exercise normal safety precautions in Norway.

We’ve reviewed our advice for Nepal and continue to advise exercise a high degree of caution. If you plan to do adventure activities, make sure they’re covered by your travel insurance. We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Nepal due to the risk of civil unrest and natural…

We’ve reviewed our advice for Albania and continue to advise exercise a high degree of caution. You can visit Albania for 90 days without a visa. You’ll need a visa for longer stays. We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Albania due to limited healthcare options. 

We’ve reviewed our advice for Honduras and continue to advise exercise a high degree of caution due to the threat of violent crime. To enter Honduras, you must purchase a tourist card at the airport. If you’re not a tourist or you plan to stay longer, you’ll need a visa…

Teahupo’o will host Olympic Games surfing events between 27 July – 5 August. There’s likely to be extra demands on local infrastructure and resources, as well as traffic congestion. Make early preparations if you are visiting Teahupo’o and Papeete during this time. We advise:  Exercise normal safety precautions in French…

We continue to advise exercise normal safety precautions in Poland. Poland is part of the Schengen area, which means you can enter without a visa in some cases. Entry and exit conditions can change at short notice. We advise: Exercise normal safety precautions in Poland. 

We continue to advise exercise a high degree of caution in Macau. Macau’s Law on Safeguarding National Security could be interpreted broadly, and you could break the law without intending to (see ‘Local laws’). We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Macau.

We’ve reviewed our advice for Slovakia and continue to advise exercise normal safety precautions. We advise: Exercise normal safety precautions in Slovakia.

We’ve reviewed our advice for Turkmenistan and continue to advise, reconsider your need to travel. Higher levels apply. You need a visa for Turkmenistan, even if you’re only transiting. Get a visa before you arrive, and don’t overstay your visa, as there are penalties (see ‘Travel’). We advise: Reconsider your…

We’ve reviewed our travel advice for Angola and continue to advise exercise a high degree of caution. You don’t need a visa to visit Angola as a tourist. For all other travel, apply for a visa online with Angola’s Serviço de Migração (see ‘Travel’). We advise: Exercise a high degree…