If you’re arriving from Africa, or have been in Africa less than 14 days before arriving, you’ll need to undergo an antigen test upon arrival, isolate and take a second COVID-19 (PCR) test on the tenth day after your arrival. From 1 January 2022 anyone aged 13 and over needs to hold a vaccination certificate […]
Singapore has announced a freeze on all new Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) bookings from all VTL countries from 23 December 2021 until 20 January 2022. Existing bookings on VTL flights will be honoured, so if you already have a seat booked on a VTL flight into Singapore, you will still be able to enter under […]
Before you go on a cruise, make sure you take steps to be prepared, and reduce your risks of things going wrong.
From 22 December 2021, the Thailand Pass website will be closed for all new Test and Go sandbox applications, except for the Phuket Sandbox. You can still apply to enter Thailand under the Alternative Quarantine or Phuket Sandbox schemes (see ‘Travel’). Thailand continues to experience local transmission of COVID-19. Wear a mask, practice social distancing […]
From 6 December 2021, all passengers, regardless of citizenship or vaccination status, will need to show a negative COVID-19 test result taken no more than one day before travel. The US has suspended entry and transit of certain travellers who have recently travelled to or reside in certain COVID-19 affected countries. If you’re aged 18 […]
You can travel to Belgium if you’re a citizen or resident of an EU/Schengen Area country or if you’re travelling for an essential purpose. You can also travel to Belgium if you’re resident in a third country considered safe by Belgium. Australia is on this list. You need to be vaccinated with an EU-approved vaccine, […]
There’s an ongoing State of Alert in Romania. You’ll need to complete a Passenger Locator Form (PLF) up to 24 hours prior to entry. Entry restrictions and requirements depend on your country of departure. Romania accepts vaccination certificates issued by EU member states and other countries. There are new nationwide measures in place, which can […]
The situation in Afghanistan remains highly volatile. There continues to be an ongoing and very high threat of terrorist attack throughout Afghanistan, including at Kabul International Airport, and at land border crossings. We continue to advise against all travel to and within Afghanistan. The US Government issued a security alert on 11 October advising citizens […]
The Consular State of Play 2020-21 has been released. It details how DFAT’s consular officers around the globe have continued to help keep Australians safe overseas while providing high-quality consular services throughout the pandemic.
The Netherlands is in lockdown until at least 14 January 2022. Non-essential shops and services are closed and there are limits on sizes of home visits and outdoor gatherings. From 22 December, you’ll need to self-quarantine if you arrive from outside the European Union or Schengen Area (see ‘Travel’).