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The Australian Embassy in Zagreb has temporarily relocated (see 'Local Contacts'). Dual nationals are not automatically covered by Croatian health insurance (see 'Local Laws'). All COVID-19 entry restrictions have been removed. You no longer need to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test to enter Croatia. We advise: Exercise normal safety precautions in Croatia.

You don't require a vaccination certificate or a negative COVID-19 test to enter Kosovo. We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Kosovo overall due to the potential for politically motivated violence, especially in the northern municipalities.

We continue to advise you do not travel to Ukraine due to the volatile security environment and military conflict. If you're currently in Ukraine, we urge you to depart if it's safe to do so. Russia launched a renewed series of intensified attacks against Ukraine's civilian and government infrastructure in October, with the latest attacks occurring on 15 November. Russian strikes in Ukraine pose a continued threat to civilians and civilian infrastructure. Russian strikes also pose a threat to Ukraine’s active nuclear power plants, with particular concern for the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. The Russian invasion of Ukraine is ongoing. The security situation continues to be volatile. Heavy fighting is occurring in parts of eastern and southern Ukraine. Missile strikes and attacks are ongoing in some locations across the country, including in major cities. There have been many casualties. Foreigners have been killed and may be targeted. Do not travel to Ukraine, there...

There's an ongoing high threat of terrorist attacks in Türkiye. On 13 November, an explosion in Istiklal caddesi, central Istanbul killed 6 people and injured many more. Follow the advice of local authorities. All COVID-19 entry restrictions for Türkiye have been lifted. You're no longer required to present proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 (PCR) test results on arrival. We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Türkiye overall due to the high threat of terrorist attack. Higher levels apply.

The COVID-19 state of emergency has been lifted, and there are no mandatory COVID-19 related health measures in place to enter New Caledonia. Health authorities continue to recommend cautionary measures, including a COVID-19 (supervised RAT) test 2 days after arrival in New Caledonia and wearing masks on planes, in airports and in places frequented by vulnerable people. Travel insurance is mandatory for New Caledonia and needs to cover all medical and hospitalisation expenses, including repatriation costs and medical evacuation. You may need to present your travel insurance certificate when departing for and arriving in New Caledonia. We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in New Caledonia due to the potential for protests and civil unrest outside of major town centres.

Japan has resumed its visa exemption scheme for short-stay tourism and business travel. You'll no longer need to apply for a visa prior to arrival or arrange your holiday through an authorised tour operator. If you have a valid vaccination certificate (3+ doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine), you no longer need to do a pre-departure COVID-19 test for entry to Japan. Check your airline's testing requirements, as they may be different. Prior to departure, you'll need to register with Visit Japan Web to upload your vaccination certificate (or pre-departure PCR test result), answer a health survey and complete immigration and customs questionnaires. This will generate a QR code which you'll need to show on arrival in Japan. We advise: Exercise normal safety precautions in Japan. Higher levels apply in some areas.

Measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 have been relaxed. Missiles and drones were launched from Yemen in early 2022. Many were intercepted, but there were casualties. Further attacks are possible. Be alert, monitor the media for developments and follow the advice of local authorities. Contact your airline or nearest UAE Embassy for updates on entry or exit requirements, as these may change at short notice. We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in the United Arab Emirates due to the threat of drone and missile attacks.