Saturday, March 22, 2025 Australia has placed Do Not Travel warnings on Russia, North Korea, Venezuela, Haiti, Iran, Myanmar, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, and Libya due to escalating threats such as armed conflict, terrorism, civil unrest, and arbitrary detention. While these countries already face serious instability, the renewed travel bans effectively shut down any remaining tourism activity, suspend international flights and tours, invalidate travel insurance, and stall economic recovery tied to foreign visitors. For the global tourism sector, these warnings mark not only safety concerns but the complete collapse of travel to entire regions—highlighting how geopolitical crises continue to reshape the travel landscape.
The Australian Government has issued Do Not Travel warnings for ten countries— Russia, North Korea, Venezuela, Haiti, Iran, Myanmar, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, and Libya —citing severe safety risks. These warnings, listed by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) on Smartraveller , signal not only a security concern for travelers but also an alarming setback for any hope of tourism recovery in these regions. Here’s what’s driving the warnings—and what it means for global tourism.
Russia Australians are urged to leave Russia immediately. The risks include arbitrary detention, growing hostility toward foreigners, terrorism threats, and active military zones near Kursk and Belgorod. Russian authorities may target dual nationals or enforce laws unp.
