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DFAT advice for El Salvador

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When travelling to El Salvador, you should always get travel insurance in case the worst happens. To help you ensure you travel safely, we have included the travel advice from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for El Salvador.

El Salvador overall This Advice is current for Monday, 22 March 2010.
Be alert to own security Exercise caution High degree of caution Reconsider your need to travel Do not travel

This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

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Summary

  • We advise you to exercise a high degree of caution in El Salvador because of high levels of serious crime.
  • Pay close attention to your personal security at all times and monitor the media for information about possible new safety or security risks.
  • The hurricane and rainy season is from June to November when landslides, mudslides and flooding may occur. In the case of a hurricane, monitor local media reports and follow the instructions of local emergency officials. See the Natural Disasters section for detailed advice.
  • Australia does not have an Embassy or Consulate in El Salvador. The Canadian Embassy in San Salvador provides consular assistance to Australians in El Salvador (except the issue of passports). The Australian Embassy in Mexico can also provide consular assistance to Australians.
  • Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 has spread throughout the world. The World Health Organisation (WHO) provides useful information for individuals and travellers on its website. For further information and advice to Australians, including on possible quarantine measures overseas, see our travel bulletin on Pandemic (H1N1) 2009.
  • Be a smart traveller. Before heading overseas:
    • organise comprehensive travel insurance and check what circumstances and activities are not covered by your policy
    • register your travel and contact details, so we can contact you in an emergency
    • subscribe to this travel advice to receive free email updates each time it's reissued.
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