Travel Advice Update – Jordan and Syria
14/03/2003
The Department of Foreign Affairs has reviewed its travel advice for the Middle East issued on 21 February, taking into account the positions of other EU Member States. The following advice for Syria and Jordan is in addition to the advice concerning Iraq, Israel and the Occupied Territories, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Bahrain, which is still current.
Jordan
Irish citizens are advised against non-essential travel to Jordan.
Pending the reopening of the Irish Honorary Consulate, Irish citizens residing in Jordan are advised to ensure that they are registered with the British Embassy in Amman and to consider whether their continued presence in Jordan is essential. They should also ensure that their travel documents are in order.
Syria
Irish citizens are advised against non-essential travel to Syria.
Irish citizens resident in Syria are advised to ensure they are registered with the Irish Honorary Consulate in Damascus, and to consider whether their continued presence in Syria is essential. They should also ensure that their travel documents are in order.
