The situation in the Middle East region remains volatile. There remains a risk of attacks and escalation. If you’re in Oman and want to leave, we continue to advise you to make plans to do so. If you wish to leave, can secure a flight and it’s safe to travel to the airport, you should do so while commercial options are available. Flight schedules may change at short notice.

Due to the overall volatile security situation in the region, we raised our level of advice for Oman to reconsider your need to travel on 1 March.

Prioritise your safety. Monitor developments closely and follow local authorities’ advice, including any warnings from local authorities to avoid areas deemed to be at high risk of targeting. Stay aware of your environment and avoid government, military or energy infrastructure, including oil production facilities. Avoid US diplomatic missions and other locations associated with Israeli, Jewish and US interests. Follow local warning systems and, if warned of an imminent attack, move to an enclosed hardened shelter, ideally underground or close to ground level if available. If these are not available, seek an inner room without windows.

Terrorism is a threat, including in Oman. Terrorist attacks could happen at any time or anywhere. Maintain a high level of security awareness. Avoid possible targets including venues that draw in foreigners, tourists or crowds where possible. If there’s a security incident, follow the advice of local authorities (see ‘Safety’).

US Embassies in the Middle East are issuing local security alerts. We encourage you to monitor US alerts in your location.

If you need emergency consular assistance, contact the Australian Government’s Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305 (if you’re overseas) or 1300 555 135 (in Australia).

We now advise:

Reconsider your need to travel to Oman due to the volatile security situation in the region.