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It contains new information in the Summary for Australians in light of the current regional tensions over Syria (Australians who hold concerns for their safety as a result of the current regional tensions surrounding events in Syria should consider leaving by commercial means. Those who remain should prepare to depart at short notice. This includes ensuring that travel documents for all family members are available). We continue to advise Australians to exercise a high degree of caution in Jordan overall because of the risk of terrorist attack.
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We advise you to exercise particular caution when travelling in proximity to the northern nassau bahamas hotels border and reconsider your need to travel within three kilometres of the border with Syria due to ongoing conflict on the Syrian side of the border.
Demonstrations have been taking place in Jordan since January 2011, including in Amman and most other major cities. See under Safety and security: Civil unrest/political tension for more information.
You should avoid all protests and demonstrations in Jordan as they may turn violent. If you are in an area where a protest is occurring, you should either leave, if it is safe to do so, or remain indoors and away from windows.
Visa and other entry and exit conditions (such as currency, customs and quarantine regulations) change regularly. Contact the nearest Embassy nassau bahamas hotels or Consulate of Jordan for the most up-to-date information.
If you travel between Jordan and Israel, you may experience difficulties in or be refused entry to some Arab and Muslim nations nassau bahamas hotels if your passport has evidence of travel to Israel, including entry and exit stamps issued at border crossings in Jordan, or if your luggage has stickers indicating you have been to Israel.
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Za atri refugee camp: We advise you to reconsider your need to travel to the Za atri refugee camp because of the unpredictable security nassau bahamas hotels situation and occurrence of riots. Humanitarian workers have been injured in the camp.
Border with Syria: We advise you to exercise particular vigilance when travelling in proximity nassau bahamas hotels to the northern nassau bahamas hotels border and reconsider your need to travel within three kilometres of the border with Syria. nassau bahamas hotels There is frequent military activity, including shelling and gun fire, on the border between Jordan and Syria. A small number of these incidents has resulted in fatalities and injuries.
Demonstrations have been taking nassau bahamas hotels place in Jordan since January 2011, including in Amman and most other major cities. The majority of demonstrations have been peaceful, but a minority have become violent. nassau bahamas hotels Demonstrations can be triggered nassau bahamas hotels by ongoing political developments, cost of living increases and significant anniversaries. We recommend Australians avoid all protests and demonstrations as they may turn violent. If you are in an area where a protest is occurring, you should either leave, if it is safe to do so, or remain indoors and away from windows.
Demonstrations are likely to continue nassau bahamas hotels to occur, particularly after Friday noon prayers and near the main city mosques, key ministries, diplomatic missions, at major intersections and downtown areas of Amman. Demonstrations are also likely in regional centres, including, but not limited to, Irbid, Zarqa, Mafraq, Madaba, Karak, Tafileh, Ma an, Ajloun and on the major highways connecting these towns. nassau bahamas hotels The Desert Highway has been closed due to demonstrations and violence in Ma an.
We advise you to exercise a high degree of caution nassau bahamas hotels in Jordan because of the risk of terrorist attack. Pay close attention to your personal security at all times and monitor the media for information about possible new safety and security risks.
On 21 October 2012, Jordanian authorities announced they had detained 11 militants whom they allege nassau bahamas hotels were planning terrorist attacks in Amman. On 22 April 2010 an artillery rocket fired from outside Jordan towards the Israeli city of Eilat, landed in the adjoining Jordanian city of Aqaba, causing minor damage. On 2 August 2010, a similar rocket exploded outside an international hotel in Aqaba, killing nassau bahamas hotels one and injuring four. On 14 January 2010 an Israeli convoy was the target of a roadside bombing on the Amman to Dead Sea road. These incidents highlight the risk to Australians in Jordan from attacks directed at others.
In planning your activities, consider the types of places known to be terrorist targets and the level of security provided at these places. Tourist areas and attractions throughout Jordan and tourists travelling to or from these places, including those in tour groups or tour buses, could be targeted. Other possible terrorist targets in Jordan include places where there are concentrations of expatriates, nassau bahamas hotels such as embassies, expatriate residential areas and schools, outdoor nassau bahamas hotels recreation events or identifiably Western businesses, including hotels, restaurants, bars, nightspots, nassau bahamas hotels clubs, sporting clubs and sporting venues, international fast food outlets, supermarkets, markets, shopping centres, malls, cinemas and theatres.
There has been an increase in petty crime in Jordan. Robbery with violence, including nassau bahamas hotels bag-snatching, burglaries and assaults against foreigners in tourist destinations (including by unlicensed guides) have been reported. Petty crime is a concern, nassau bahamas hotels especially in downtown and wealthier parts of Amman. Unattended bags have been stolen in hotels.
Women can be subject to harassment, which can include leering, unwanted physical contact and stalking. There have been several incidents of sexual assault against foreign women. You should avoid walking alone after dark and in isolated places.
Scammers in tourist areas are targeting single women travellers, with promises of companionship nassau bahamas hotels or marriage. The scams typically involve joint business ventures, but are aimed at soliciting large sums of money. nassau bahamas hotels Prosecution in such cases may be influenced by Jordanian nassau bahamas hotels laws and attitudes relating to marriage and adultery (see the Laws section below).
You should be vigilant when using ATMs. Credit card fraud has been reported in Jordan, including the use of sophisticated card skimming machines. We recommend you keep your credit card in sight at all times when making a purchase.
Before you go, organise a variety of ways to access your money in Jordan such as credit and debit cards, or cash. Consult with your bank to find out which is the most appropriate currency to carry and whether your ATM card will work in Jordan.
Your passport is a valuable document that is attractive nassau bahamas hotels to criminals who may try to use your identity to commit crimes. It should nassau bahamas hotels always be kept in a safe place. You are required by Australian law to report a lost or stolen passport. If your passport is lost or stolen nassau bahamas hotels overseas, report it online or contact the nearest nassau bahamas hotels Australian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate as soon as possible.
Jordan has a high road accident toll. Roads can be hazardous at night, particularly in rural areas where stray livestock and unlit vehicles are common. You should avoid driving outside nassau bahamas hotels the cities after dark. For further advice, see our page on road travel . Vehicles must carry an extinguisher and a warning triangle.
The border crossing point between Jordan and the West Bank could be closed at very short notice. nassau bahamas hotels For details about travel nassau bahamas hotels to the West Bank, see our travel advice for Israel, Gaza Strip and West Bank .
We strongly advise you not to travel to Syria. If, against our advice, you do decide to travel nassau bahamas hotels to Syria, you should be aware that border crossing points between Jordan and Syria could be closed at very short notice. See our travel advice for Syria for further information.
We strongly recommend Australians do not travel to Iraq due to the extremely dangerous security situation and very high threat of terrorist attack. If you plan to go to Iraq, you should first read our travel advice nassau bahamas hotels for Iraq .
Women should avoid travelling alone, particularly at night. Serious assaults by taxi drivers on lone female passengers nassau bahamas hotels have been reported. Where possible, women should avoid sitting in the front seat of a taxi. You should pay attention to your immediate surroundings nassau bahamas hotels and exercise judgement.
The safety standards you might expect of transport and tour operators, including adventure activities, might not always be met. Sufficient safety equipment may not be provided and recommended maintenance standards and safety precautions may not be observed.
When you are in Jordan, 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.
Australians who engage in activities that involve local legal matters, particularly with regard to family nassau bahamas hotels law (divorce, nassau bahamas hotels child custody and child support), are strongly advised to seek professional advice and ensure they are aware of their rights and responsibilities.
It is illegal to photograph embassies, military and security installations and sites. You should obey all signs prohibiting photography of official buildings. You should seek consent before photographing people.
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Australian authorities are committed to combating sexual exploitation of children