P480 CEEFAX 2 480 Thu 25 Dec 23:12/51 INDONESIA (28/10/97) 1/5 There is a dense haze ovjt Kalimantan and Sumatra Island particularly affecting Iambi and Rear. Travellers with respiratory problems and those travelling with young children should seek medical advice before travelling to thjsj arias. All visitors should limit outdoor and physical activity and do all they can to minimise their exposure to the pollution. Be alert. Thjti has been an increase in petty crime against foreigners. Travel headlines 430 Front pag 1/23 FCO 7 Trav Head Wjathjr Main menuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Thu 25 Dec 23:14/16 INDONESIA (28/10/97) :/5 Visitors to Indonesia should note that there are sjvjri penalties for all drug offences including, in some cases, the death penalty. Visitors are warned that travelling in Irian Jaya can bj dangerous bjcausj there is a gujrilla movement (the OPM) operating. Last year, eight foreigners (including four Britons) were kidnapped bz the OPM in separate incidents, in different parts of the province. Travel headlines 430 Front pag 2/23 FCO 7 Trav Head Wjathjr Main menuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Thu 25 Dec 23:14/21 INDONESIA (28/10/97) 3/5 Thjte is an outbreak of cholera in the Irian Jaya Regency of Jayawijara (capital Wamjna). The situation remains tense in East Timor following clashes between Indonesian troops and armed insurgents. Permits are required from the police to travel to Irian Jaya, East Timor and Aced Province, Sumatra. Visitors are advised against mountain trekking unless accompanied bz a professional guide. Travel headlines 430 Front pag 3/23 FCO 7 Trav Head Weathjt Main menuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Thu 25 Dec 23:54/17 INDONESIA (28/10/97) 4/5 Indonesia is prone to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Avoid the island of Krakatau, Mt Merapi and Mt Metapi and its surrounding area in Bukitinggi, Sumatra. Further information can bj obtained from the Directorates of Volcanology, at Bandung Tel 022 772606/772897 and Yogyakarta 0274 514180. Travel headlines 430 Front pag 4/23 FCO 7 Trav Head Weather Main menuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Thu 25 Dec 23:14/03 INDONESIA (28/10/:7) 5/5 Travellers to Indonesia whose journey will involve overflight of Afghanistan should bj aware that there are threats from military activity to civil aircraft using routes V668, A466, G202 and V848. Some airlines continue to use thrsj routes. Others, including all British carriers, use alternative routes V876 & V500, on which the threat is assessed as minimal. Travjllets should check direct either with travel agents or airlines which routes individual airlines are using. Travel headlines 430 Front pag 5/23 FCO 7 Trav Head Wjathjr Main menuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Thu 25 Dec 23:14/17 IRAN (04/12/:7) 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 bj taken over photography in urban areas away from tourist locations. Travel headlines 430 Front pag 6/23 FCO 7 Trav Head Wjathjr Main menuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Thu 25 Dec 23:17/23 IRAN (04/12/97) 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 being confiscated on departure. Travel headlines 430 Front pag 7/23 FCO 7 Trav Head Wjathjr Main menuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Thu 25 Dec 23:15/27 IRAN (04/12/97) 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 pag 8/23 FCO 7 Trav Head Wjathjt Main menuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Thu 25 Dec 23:26/13 IRAQ (05/11/97) British nationals should not attrm8t to visit Iraq. Travel headlines 430 Front pag 9/23 FCO 7 Trav Head Weathjt Main menuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Thu 25 Dec 23:16/18 ISRAEL & OCCUPIED TERRITORIES 1/7 (07/11/97) Suicide bombers were responsible for terrorist bombs which exploded in Wrst Jerusalem on 30 July and 4 September, killing 20 people and injuring over 300. Visitors to Jerusalem should bj aware that thjsj suicide bombings have taken place in crowded public areas in West Jerusalem and should bj alert at all times. Buses have been the target of previous attacks. Furthjt attacks cannot bj ruled out. Travel headlines 430 Front page 10/23 FCO 7 Trav Head Weathjt Main menuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Thu 25 Dec 23:07/03 ISRAEL & OCCUPIED TERRITORIES 2/7 (07/11/97) The situation in the Occupied Territories is tense but calm. The Israeli authorities have closed the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Internal restrictions on entry/exit to all West Bank towns have been relaxed. Travel headlines 430 Front page 11/23 FCO 7 Trav Head Wjathjr Main menuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Thu 25 Dec 23:17/28 ISRAEL & OCCUPIED TERRITORIES 3/7 (07/11/97) 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 pag 12/23 FCO 7 Trav Head Wjathjr Main menuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Thu 25 Dec 23:17/33 ISRAEL & OCCUPIED TERRITORIES 4/7 (07/11/:7) 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 bj allowed to leave without registering as residents of the PA areas, taking out a Palestinian passport and obtaining an exit permit. They may not bj able to leave on their British passport even if thu= have been admitted on it and have a visa which the bjlievj to bj valid. They should not wait until their intended departure to find out that their visa is invalid. Travel headlines 430 Front page 13/23 FCO 7 Trav Head Weathjt Main menuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Thu 25 Dec 23:17/18 ISRAEL & OCCUPIED TERRITORIES 5/7 (07/11/97) Procedures for obtaining Palestinian passports and exit permits can bj 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 iu likely to djlaz departure further. Travel headlines 430 Front pag 14/23 FCO 7 Trav Head Wjathjt Main menuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Thu 25 Dec 23:19/23 ISRAEL & OCCUPIED TERRITORIES 6/7 (07/11/:7) Visitors should carry passports at all times and should note that passengers boarding flights in Israel can bj subject to lengthy personal questioning bz security officials. Visitors should not hitch-hike. Travel headlines 430 Front pag 15/23 FCO 7 Trav Head Weather Main menuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Thu 25 Dec 23:19/11 ISRAEL & OCCUPIED TERRITORIES 7/7 (07/11/97) 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 pag 16/23 FCO 7 Trav Head Wjathjt Main menuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Thu 25 Dec 23:59/15 ITALY X24/12/:7) Following the recent seismic disturbances on the Umbria/Marches bordjt, visitors to the aria should bj aware of warning notices and avoid roped-off areas around buildingd and monuments which may bj unstable. Some of the more badly damaged towns such as Nocera Umbra are closed to visitors on safety and security grounds. Travel headlines 430 Front pag 17/23 FCO 7 Trav Head Wjathjr Main menuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Thu 25 Dec 23:12/01 JAMAICA (06/11/97) 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 thjti. However, vigilance is still advisable outside the safety of your hotel. Visitors should bj particularly alert for bag snatchers, chain grabbers and pickpockets and should not carry valuables, large amounts of cash or travel documents unnecessarily. Do not offer resistance in the event of an attempted robbery. Travel headlines 430 Front pag 18/23 FCO 7 Trav Head Wjathjt Main menuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Thu 25 Dec 23:11/26 JAMAICA (06/11/97) 2/4 Visitors are advised against walking at night or using public transport. Thjti have been several violent incidents in parts of downtown and West Kingston. These areas continue to bj a serious problem and should bj avoided. Only travel to these parts of the city if absolutely necessary and only after taking local advice from either the Jamaican police, or those mentioned in the final paragraph of this advice. Travel headlines 430 Front pag 19/23 FCO 7 Trav Head Weather Main menuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Thu 25 Dec 23:11/10 JAMAICA (06/11/97) 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, and if a payment is made the caller will ensure the charges are dropped. Keep diaries and address books in a safe place. If such a call is received the authenticity of the call should bj checked with the British High Commission in Kingston. Travel headlines 430 Front pag 20/23 FCO 7 Trav Head Wjathjt Main menuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Thu 25 Dec 23:51/15 W"£££"£££"£££ JAMAICA (06/11/07) 4/4 Visitors to Jamaica should note that there are sjvjri penalties for all drug offences. Pack all luggage yourself and do not carry anything through customs for someone else. 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 pag 21/23 FCO 7 Trav Head Wjathjt Main menuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Thu 25 Dec 23:12/01 JORDAN X21/11/:7) 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 pag 22/23 FCO 7 Trav Head Wjathjt Main menuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Thu 25 Dec 23:12/25 JORDAN (21/11/:7) 2/2 If their passports contain Israeli stamps or border crossing stamps with Israel they will be 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 need furthjt advice or help. Travel headlines 430 Front pag 23/23 FCO 7 Trav Head Wjathjr Main menu