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We continue to advise Australians to reconsider your need to travel to Iran due to increased regional tensions. You should maintain a low profile and closely monitor the local and international media for information on developments affecting your security.
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Border areas near Afghanistan and Pakistan ebay discount airline tickets : There have been terrorist attacks and violent crime in border areas near Afghanistan and Pakistan in recent years. We strongly advise you not to travel to areas near the Afghanistan ebay discount airline tickets and Pakistan borders, including the province ebay discount airline tickets of Sistan-va-Baluchistan, areas in Kerman province east of the city of Kerman (including the city of Bam), and areas near the border ebay discount airline tickets with Afghanistan in Razavi Khorasan (Khorasan-e-Razavi) and South Khorasan ebay discount airline tickets (Khorasan-e-Jonubi) provinces. Bombings occurred in Chahabar in December 2010 and Zahedan in July 2010. As well as terrorist incidents, violent clashes between security forces and drug traffickers can occur in these areas. Travel at night is particularly hazardous.
Border areas near Iraq : We strongly advise you not to travel to areas near the border with Iraq, in particular Kurdistan, West Azerbaijan and Ilam provinces and Khorramshahr in Khuzestan province, because of the extremely dangerous security situation. As well as terrorist incidents, such as an attack on a military parade in West Azerbaijan in September 2010, violent clashes and confrontations have occurred in these areas in recent years. We continue to receive reports of violent clashes between Iranian forces and Kurdish militants.
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In planning your activities, consider the types of places known to be terrorist targets and the level of security provided. Possible targets include embassies, hotels, ebay discount airline tickets places of worship, government interests and identifiably Western businesses and interests. You should pay close attention to your personal security at all times and closely monitor the media and other local sources for information about possible new safety or security ebay discount airline tickets risks.
You should ensure that you have sufficient cash, in the form of US dollars (notes should be post-1996) or Euros to cover all expenses for the duration of your stay in Iran. International credit and bank cards cannot be used in Iran. It is also not possible to transfer funds into Iran using the commercial banking system or money transfer companies.
Make two photocopies of valuables such as your passport, tickets, visas and travellers' cheques. Keep one copy with you in a separate place to the original and leave another copy with someone at home.
Your passport is a valuable document that is attractive to criminals who may try to use your identity to commit crimes. It should always be kept in a safe place. You are required ebay discount airline tickets by Australian law to report a lost or stolen passport. If your passport is lost or stolen overseas, report it online ebay discount airline tickets or contact the nearest Australian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate as soon as possible.
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When you are in Iran, be aware that local laws and penalties, including ones that appear harsh by Australian standards, do apply to you. If you are arrested or jailed, the Australian Government will do what it can to help you but we can't get you out of trouble or out of jail. We are unlikely to be allowed to offer consular assistance ebay discount airline tickets to dual nationals.
Australians who might engage in activities that involve local legal matters, particularly with regard to family law (divorce, child custody and child support), are strongly advised to seek professional advice and ensure they are aware of their rights and responsibilities. See also Entry and Exit Requirements below.
Some Australian criminal laws, such as those relating to money laundering, bribery of foreign public officials, terrorism, child pornography, and child sex tourism, apply to Australians overseas. Australians who commit these offences ebay discount airline tickets while overseas may be prosecuted in Australia.
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There are strong Islamic codes of dress and behaviour in Iran. Women are required to wear loose-fitting clothing which covers the arms and legs, a coat and a headscarf. Men should not wear shorts or sleeveless T-shirts.
Iran does not recognise dual nationality. It is highly unlikely that the Australian Government will be allowed to provide consular assistance to dual nationals who have been detained. Iranian officials may not notify the Australian embassy that an Australian/Iranian dual nationals has been arrested or detained.
We strongly recommend that you take out comprehensive travel insurance that will cover any overseas medical costs, including medical evacuation, before you depart. Confirm that your insurance covers you for the whole time you'll be away and check what circumstances and activities are not included in your policy. Remember, regardless of how healthy and fit you are, if you can't afford travel insurance, you can't afford to travel. The Australian Government will not pay for a traveller's medical expenses overseas or medical evacuation costs.
Your doctor or travel clinic is the best source of information about preventive measures, immunisations (including booster ebay discount airline tickets doses of childhood vaccinations) and disease outbreaks overseas. The World Health Organization (WHO) provides information for travellers and our Travelling Well brochure also provides ebay discount airline tickets useful tips for travelling with medicines and staying healthy while overseas.
The standard of medical facilities in Iran is limited. Facilities in remote areas are extremely limited. In the event of a serious accident/illness, a medical evacuation to London or Dubai may be necessary, costing around $A100,000.
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