The travel advice level has been lowered to ‘Reconsider your need to travel’ due to the impacts of COVID-19 and disruptions to global travel. Several destinations continue to restrict entry or transit of travellers from South Africa. These restrictions may change at short notice. Strict lockdown measures due to COVID-19 apply across the country. Wear […]
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Entry is limited to Japanese citizens and residents, unless exceptional and/or compassionate circumstances apply. Travellers from Australia may need to quarantine for 3 or 6 days at a designated quarantine facility depending on your state or territory of departure. You must then continue to self-isolate for the remainder of 14 days. The situation is changing […]
Air Niugini is the only airline flying directly from Papua New Guinea (PNG) to Australia. Air Niugini requires everyone over 18 to be fully vaccinated to fly on the airline. Medical and case-by-case exemptions by the airline may be permitted to travel. PNG’s borders remain closed to most travellers. If you’re not a PNG citizen, […]
If you’re travelling to Ireland from overseas you must fill out a Passenger Locator Form before departure. Pre-departure testing is no longer needed when travelling to Ireland, unless you’re not fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or you have recovered from COVID-19. If you’re not fully vaccinated, or if you’ve recovered, you must have a negative COVID-19 […]
Before arriving in the Seychelles, you must apply for a Health Travel Authorisation and provide evidence of a negative COVID-19 (PCR) test result taken 72 hours before you travel. If you’ve had a recent COVID-19 infection (between 2 and 12 weeks before your departure), you can show a negative COVID-19 (RAT) test taken within 72 […]
From 9 to 23 January, Macau will suspend passengers arriving from all destinations outside of mainland China. If you’re travelling to Macau from mainland China, continue to monitor entry requirements on the Macau Immigration Service website and read our travel advisory for China. All arrivals into Macau will need to provide a valid negative COVID-19 […]
Travellers from countries of concern are not permitted to enter Indonesia unless they meet certain criteria or have an exemption to enter. If you’re permitted to enter from a country of concern, you’ll need to quarantine for 10 days in the city of arrival. You must meet COVID-19 testing requirements and quarantine on arrival at […]
Sudan’s political situation remains unstable following the dissolution of the transitional government by the military on 25 October 2021 and resignation of the Prime Minister on 2 January 2022. Large scale protests continue to take place across the country in response to the political situation. There are reports of violence against protestors, including arbitrary arrests […]
The security situation in Ethiopia remains volatile. There is an ongoing possibility of terrorist attacks in Ethiopia. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning. You’re strongly encouraged to maintain a high level of vigilance. Terrorists may use events such as days of national or religious significance to mount attacks. See Safety. The Australian Government […]