The Fiji Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade has issued a fresh travel advisory, warning that the security situation in the Middle East remains volatile and could escalate without warning.
In its weekly update released on Thursday, April 16, the Ministry said the ongoing conflict may lead to widespread travel disruptions, including severe movement restrictions that could affect Fijian travellers even outside the region.
Fijian nationals have been strongly advised against all travel — including transit — to several countries under a Level 4 advisory. These include Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Syria, Lebanon and Yemen.
A Level 3 advisory — urging travellers to avoid all non-essential travel — has been issued for Jordan, Oman and Saudi Arabia.
The Ministry said other areas fall under Level 2 (exercise increased caution) and Level 1 (exercise normal precautions), depending on the prevailing security conditions.
Fijians currently in affected areas are being encouraged to consider voluntary evacuation as soon as practical. Those who remain are advised to closely follow instructions from local authorities and avoid high-risk areas.
The Ministry is also urging families in Fiji to maintain regular contact with relatives in the Gulf region to monitor their safety.
It says it continues to work closely with Fiji’s diplomatic missions across the Middle East and beyond to ensure the safety and welfare of Fijian nationals amid the ongoing crisis.
