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You need a visa and a letter of invitation to travel to #Turkmenistan, even if you’re transiting. Crossing the land border also requires a special authorisation. Check the latest border information with local authorities. Read & subscribe: https://t.co/TGqR8uaPE1
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If you need emergency consular assistance, contact the Australian Government’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre: [phone] (from overseas) or 1300 555 135 (in Australia).

Read the latest advice and subscribe for updates: https://t.co/nhSLy8aVRV (5/5)

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Military strikes and reprisal attacks are occurring in a number of locations in the Middle East. There’s a risk of further attacks or escalation across the region. (1/5)

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We continue to advise Australians do not travel to Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Kuwait, Lebanon, Palestine, Qatar, Syria, United Arab Emirates and Yemen. Do not travel advice includes transits and layovers. (4/5)

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We've reviewed our advice for #Uganda and have raised the overall travel advice level. We now advise reconsider your need to travel overall due to the outbreak of Ebola disease. Higher levels apply in some areas. Read and subscribe: https://t.co/kELle3LwD3

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If you’ve stayed in or transited through Ebola disease-affected countries, you’ll be subject to health screening and may be required to quarantine on arrival in #Thailand. Read & subscribe: https://t.co/wKnBzZ9E32

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Civilians have been injured. Prioritise your safety and follow local authorities’ advice. Read and subscribe: https://t.co/VCCw1Tcxqq

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The Russian invasion of Ukraine is ongoing. There have been attacks on Ukraine's Danube ports along the border with #Romania. Russian aerial attacks on southern Ukraine have also resulted in a drone entering Romanian airspace, and falling debris on Romanian territory. (1/2)

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Entry restrictions may be imposed at short notice for travellers who have visited countries affected by Ebola. Read and subscribe: https://t.co/se25ecviHP

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We continue to advise exercise a high degree of caution in Angola overall due to the risk of civil unrest and the threat of violent crime. Angola is experiencing a cholera outbreak. Outbreaks of Ebola disease have occurred in parts of Africa. (1/2)

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The FIFA World Cup will take place from 11 June to 19 July with matches in Toronto and Vancouver. If you’re planning to attend the FIFA World Cup, subscribe to Smartraveller to stay up to date on the latest information. (1/3)

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There’s temporary border entry restrictions, screening procedures and quarantine requirements if you’ve recently travelled to regions affected by Ebola and Hantavirus outbreaks or are a resident of a country affected by an outbreak. (2/3)

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Locations or events with large crowds can be a target for terrorists.

If you’re travelling to the FIFA World Cup or a destination with a large increase in tourists, stay alert and know what to do if something does happen.

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We continue to advise exercise a high degree of caution in #Kenya. If you’re arriving from Uganda, Ethiopia or the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), you may be subject to enhanced health screening measures due to the ongoing Ebola outbreak centred in the DRC. (1/2)

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Stay alert and follow the advice of the local authorities. Read and subscribe: https://t.co/6SS2yQ8Zpc (2/2)

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We've reviewed our travel advice for #Bolivia and now advise reconsider your need to travel to the Department of La Paz due to ongoing civil unrest. There are roadblocks, including on roads to the El Alto International Airport. (1/2)