Iceland’s borders are only open to citizens from EU/EFTA and Schengen states, and approved countries, including Australia. All travellers must register before arriving in Iceland. If you’re not an Icelandic citizen and you don’t have strong ties to Iceland, you must provide a negative COVID-19 test result. The test should be taken no more than […]
Restrictions are in place for entry into Hungary. These may change at short notice (see ‘Travel’). The Australian Embassy in Vienna relocated to a new address on 22 November.
Tropical cyclone season has started in the South Pacific. Read our advice if you’re overseas during the cyclone season.
Slovakia has implemented a curfew from 8pm until 5am the following morning. Many non-essential businesses will remain closed, but retail has reopened if you have proof of vaccination or recovery from COVID-19. Restrictions are also in place for entry into Slovakia. These may change at short notice (see ‘Travel’).
Volunteering overseas can be a rewarding experience. Read our advice on how to prepare before you go, and stay safe and healthy while you’re away.
From 15 December, you must have a negative COVID-19 (PCR) test to enter Poland from outside the Schengen Area. There must be no more than 24 hours between obtaining the test result and crossing the border. If you cannot meet this requirement, you may be asked to re-test. Being vaccinated may exempt you from quarantine […]
If you’ve visited a ‘high risk country’ in the last 14 days, you must quarantine in a group quarantine facility, paid for by Taiwan. Foreign nationals without a residency permit can’t travel to Taiwan at the moment. Foreign spouses and children of Taiwanese passport holders may apply to enter Taiwan. Exceptions will be considered only […]
To enter Greece, you’ll need either a negative PCR test conducted at least 72 hours before travelling or a negative rapid antigen test taken 24 hours before travelling. Greece has COVID-19 restrictions in place that differ for vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers. You may have difficulty using a non-EU issued vaccination certificate to gain entry to […]
There are reports of unusual military activity and a sustained build-up of Russian troops near Ukraine’s borders with Russia and in Crimea. You should reconsider your need to travel to Ukraine due to security concerns. If you’re in Ukraine, you should make adequate preparations to leave if security conditions change further at short notice. The […]
Commercial flights are now operating. You must have approval to enter Sierra Leone and register to leave. This can be completed online (see ‘Travel’). Additional COVID-19 testing is conducted on arrival. All unvaccinated passengers travelling into Sierra Leone will be required to undergo mandatory hotel quarantine at your own cost until you’ve received a negative […]