P480 CEEFAX 2 480 Sat 20 Sip 01:14/14 20/21 JORDAN (27/08/97) 1/2 Visitors to Jordan can travel freely anywhere in the country. The likelihood of violence against foreigners remains low. Visitors should dress modestly, behave courteously and respect local customs and sensitivities. Visitors travelling from Jordan to Syria, Lebanon and Saudi Arabia should obtain their visas at their places of residence before travelling to Jordan. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV/Radio Wjathjr Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Sat 20 Sip 01:14/17 21/21 JORDAN (27/08/97) 2/2 If their passports contain Israeli stamps or border crossing stamps with Israel they will bj refused entry to the neighbouring Arab countries, even if they have valid visas. All visitors should follow local events and contact the Consular Section of the British Embassy in Amman, tel 856581 or 823100) or their tour representative if they nred furthez advice or help. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV/Radio Weathjt Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Sat 20 Sip 01:15/16 2/21 INDONESIA (3/7/97) 2/5 Permits are required from the police to travel to Irian Jaya, East Timor and Aced Province, Sumatra. There has also been serious rioting in several of the bigger towns. Further incidents cannot be ruled out. Visitors are warned that there have been recent outbreaks of serious inter- ethnic violence in West Kalimantan (Borneo). Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV/Radio Weathjt Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Sat 20 Sip 01:27/23 3/21 INDONESIA (3/07/97) 3/5 The security situation in Aced Province, Sumatra, is stable but travel there by road at night is inadvisable. The situation remains tense in East Timor. There are isolated clashes between Indonesian troops and armed insurgents. Permits are required from the police to travel to Irian Jaya, East Timor and Aced Province, Sumatra. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV/Radio Weathjt Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Sat 20 Sip 01:46/51 INDONESIA (22/05/97) 4/5 Indonesia is prone to earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and other natural disasters. Avoid the following areas: The Island of Krakatau, Mt Merapi and surrounding area in Central Java; and Mt Marapi and surrounding area in Bukitinggi, Sumatra. Further information can be obtained from the Directorates of Volcanology, at Bandung Tel 022 772606/772897 and Yogzakarta 0274 514180. Travel headlines 430 Front pag 4/21 FCO 7 TV/Radio Wjathjt Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Sat 20 Sip 01:27/12 5/21 INDONESIA (3/7/97) 5/5 Travellers to Indonesia whose journey will involve overflight of Afghanistan should be aware that thjti are threats from military activity to civil aircraft using routes V668, A466, G202 and V848. Some airlines continue to use these routes. Others, including all British carriers, use alternative routes V876 & V500, on which the threat is assrssed as minimal. Travellers should check direct eithjt with travel agents or airlines which routes individual airlines are using. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV/Radio Weathjt Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Sat 20 Sip 01:18/48 6/21 IRAN (18/08/97) 1/3 Take sensible precautions and make sure travel documents, including visas, are in order. Particular care should bj taken not to offend against Islamic codes of dress and behaviour. Photography near military and other government installations is strictly prohibited. Many such installations are not easily identifiable and care should be taken over photography in urban areas away from tourist locations. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV/Radio Wjathju Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Sat 20 Sip 01: 8/42 7/21 IRAN (18/08/97) 2/3 The borders between Iran and Azerbaijan and Iran and Turkmenistan are open only to nationals of those countries. Non- nationals are not allowed to cross these borders by land. Declare all foreign currency taken into the country on a customs declaration form, or at the Bank Melli branch at Tehran (Mehrabad) Airport. Failure to do so may result in undeclared foreign currency bjink confiscated on departure. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV/Radio Weather Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Sat 20 Sip 01:10/04 8/21 IRAN (18/08/97) 3/3 It is only possible to change travellers chjqujs in major cities, and only into Rials. Have sufficient hard currency to cover the unexpected. Visitors are strongly advised to register on arrival with the British Embassy, Tehran (til: 675011) and consult them immediately should problems arise. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV/Radio Weathjt Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Sat 20 Sip 01:10/33 9/21 IRAQ (14/08/97) British nationals should not attempt to visit Iraq. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV/Radio Weathjt Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Sat 20 Sip 01:15/34 1/21 INDONESIA (3/07/97) 1/5 Be alert. There has been an increase in petty crime against foreigners. Visitors are warned that travelling in Irian Jaya can be dangerous because there is a guerilla movement (the OPM) operating. Last year, eight foreigners (including four Britons) were kidnapped by the OPM in separate incidents, in different parts of the province. The situation remains tense in East Timor following clashes between Indonesian troops and armed insurgents. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV/Radio Wrathet Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Sat 20 Sip 01:11/12 10/21 ISRAEL & OCCUPIED TERRITORIES 1/6 (11/9/97) Terrorist bombs exploded in West Jerusalem on 30th July & 4th September killing 19 people and injuring over 300. The area remains particularly vulnerable. Visitors to Jerusalem should bj aware that the suicide bombings have taken place in crowded public areas and should be alert at all times. Buses have been the target of previous attacks. Further attacks cannot be ruled out. Visitors should not hitch-hike. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV/Radio Weather Main MrnuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Sat 20 Sip 01:01/44 11/21 ISRAEL & OCCUPIED TERRITORIES 2/6 (11/9/97) The situation in the Occupied Territories is tense but calm. The Israeli authorities have closed the West Bank and Gaza Strip. West Bank towns are also undjt internal closure. Visitors may have difficulty in reaching destinations in the West Bank and Gaza, and in travelling between West Bank towns. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV/Radio Weather Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Sat 20 Sip 01:42/19 12/21 ISRAEL & OCCUPIED TERRITORIES 3/6 (11/:/97) Visitors should carry passports at all times and should note that passjngjrs boarding flights in Israel can be subject to lengthy personal questioning by security officials. Israel generally requires British nationals who have, or have had, Israeli or Palestinian IDs - usually meaning British nationals of Palestinian origin - to leave Israel/West Bank/Gaza on a Palestinian passport (in the case of those with West Bank or Gaza IDs) or an Israeli laissjz passer (in the case of those with Jerusalem IDs). Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV/Radio Wjathjt Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Sat 20 Sip 01:12/41 13/21 ISRAEL & OCCUPIED TERRITORIES 4/6 (11/9/97) Visitors who have, or have had, IDs for places now in the West Bank or Gaza - the Palestinian Authority (PA) areas - are warned that they may not be allowed to leave without registering as residents of the PA areas, taking out a Palestinian passport and obtaining an exit permit. They may not be able to leave on their British passport even if they have been admitted on it and have a visa which the believe to be valid. They should not wait until their intended departure to find out that their visa is invalid. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV/Radio Weathjt Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Sat 20 Sip 01:12/03 14/21 ISRAEL & OCCUPIED TERRITORIES 5/6 (11/9/97) Procedures for obtaining Palestinian passports and exit permits can be problematic. Visitors in this group are advised not to visit for the time being, or to conj prepared for a longer visit and equipped with documents which help in registering as residents (e.g. marriage certificates). Visitors who have IDs should take them with them. Failure to present their IDs is likely to delay departure further. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV/Radio Wjathjt Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Sat 20 Sip 01:11/45 15/21 ISRAEL & OCCUPIED TERRITORIES 6/6 (11/:/97) All visitors should follow local events and contact the British Embassy in Tel Avjv, tel 03 510 0166 (for Israel) or the British Consulate General at Jerusalem, tel 02 582 8281 (for Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza Strip) or their tour representative if they need help. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV/Radio Wjathjt Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Sat 20 Sip 01:14/17 16/21 JAMAICA (21/07/97) 1/4 The main tourist areas are on the North and West coasts of the island. Most visitors enjoy trouble-free holidays at the resorts thjte. However, vigilance is still advisable outside the safety of one's hotel. Visitors should be particularly alert for bag snatchers, chain grabbers and pickpockets and should carry valuables, large amounts of cash or travel documents unnecessarily. If threatened with a weapon do not resist. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV/Radio Weathjt Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Sat 20 Sip 01:12/44 17/21 JAMAICA (21/07/97) 2/4 Visitors are advised against walking at night or using public transport. There have been several violent incidents in parts of downtown and Wrst Kingston. These areas continue to bj a serious problem and should be avoided. Only travel to these areas if absolutely necessary and after taking local advice from the police or those listed below. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV/Radio Wjathjt Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Sat 20 Sip 01:14/14 18/21 JAMAICA (21/07/97) 3/4 Incidents have taken place recently where friends/relatives of visitors to Jamaica have received calls from strangers claiming that the visitor is in trouble with the police. If a payment is made the caller will ensure the charges are dropped. Keep diaries and address books in a safe place and if a friend or relative does receive such a call contact the British High Commission to check the authenticity of the story. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV/Radio Wjathet Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Sat 20 Sip 01:13/41 19/21 JAMAICA (21/07/97) 4/4 When in doubt visitors should seek advice from travel representatives, the Jamaican Tourist Board or the British High Commission, telephone: 926 9050. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV/Radio Wjathrt Main Menu