Wherever you’re going overseas, there remains a threat of terrorism. Terrorists continue to carry out attacks around the world, and they target both locals and foreign tourists. Learn more about how to reduce your risks while travelling.
From 22 January 2021, if you’re travelling to Australia, you must provide evidence of a negative COVID-19 (PCR) test to your airline, taken 72 hours or less prior to departure. See full article for FAQs on the new measures and exemptions.
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, travel restrictions and health advice of Australian authorities, there will be no government-led public Anzac Day services overseas in 2021. The public is discouraged from attending the venues.
If you’re registered with us, expect to receive an SMS followed by a call from the government in coming days.
An overseas travel ban is in place for all Australians, with few exceptions. You will not be able to depart Australia to travel overseas, including on international cruises.
There are limits on the number of incoming international passengers into Australia. Contact your airline or travel agent for the latest updates.
The Pacific cyclone season is usually between October and May. During this period, even small tropical storms can develop into major cyclones. Their direction and strength can change with little warning. Cyclones lead to landslides, mudslides and flash flooding causing extreme damage to infrastructure. This can cut off communications and access to transportation, emergency assistance, […]
From 1 February 2020, the UK is no longer a member of the EU (‘Brexit’). There will be a transition period until 31 December 2020, while the EU and UK negotiate new arrangements. If you are an Australian living or working in, or travelling to, the UK or the EU nothing will change in the […]
There’s currently an outbreak of measles in a number of Pacific countries, including Samoa, American Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, and New Zealand. Some countries now have stricter entry requirements to prevent the spread of the disease.
The new COVID-19 ‘Omicron’ variant is of global concern. Flights may be disrupted. Tightened restrictions are in place. If you’re fully vaccinated, you don’t require a negative COVID-19 test result on entry to Zambia, but you’ll be required to provide proof of full vaccination status. Fully vaccinated means having 2 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. If […]