COVID-19 and travel
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Travel advice in challenging times
Providing Australians with the latest information and advice to stay safe overseas
Where are you going?
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
28 April 2020: All overseas travel is currently banned, with few exceptions. If you’re overseas and want to return, we continue to urge you to do so as soon as possible while flights are available. Where there aren’t options, we’re working to make flights available for you. If you can't leave or prefer to stay where you are, make plans for an extended stay.
Australia's border restrictions
From 11:59pm Saturday 28 March, all international travellers arriving in Australia regardless of nationality or point of departure must complete self-isolation for 14 days in designated facilities before they can go home. Self-isolation must happen in your city of arrival into Australia, no matter if you arrive by plane or cruise ship.
What to do when you can't get home
It’s stressful and frightening if you can’t get out of the country you’re in due to border closures. We suggest you continue to check with local authorities about available flights, however you may have to wait it out in that country until departure arrangements are made. Here’s our advice for what to do if you can’t leave the country you’re in.
Consular services explained
The Australian Government provides consular services for Australians overseas. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are working hard to provide advice and assistance to Australians in need. In some places our ability to provide consular services may be limited.
News and updates
25 May 2020
Advice for Australians overseas on returning home, staying in country, and travel between other countries.
19 May 2020
From 21 May, you'll be able to transit through Dubai and Abu Dhabi when travelling back to Australia from the UK.
The government continues its special partnership with Qantas and Virgin Australia to help bring more Australians home. Additional commercial flights are scheduled to depart London and Los Angeles until early June.
28 Apr 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many of Australia’s embassies, high commissions and consulates have had to adjust to local regulations on social distancing and self-isolation. Our ability to provide consular services may be limited due to restrictions on our movement.
Curfews are in place in a number of cities following violent protests. Further protests are expected and there is an ongoing potential for violence. Avoid all demonstrations and protests. Monitor the media for information on latest developments and follow the instructions of local authorities, including by obeying all curfews. If you wish to leave the US due to COVID-19, do so as soon as possible by commercial means. Limited flights to Australia are available from Los Angeles and San Francisco. Follow the Australian Embassy social media accounts for regular updates on flights leaving the US. If you're staying in the US, follow the advice of local authorities and minimise your risk of exposure to COVID-19.
COVID-19 advice for travellers
As more countries close their borders or introduce travel restrictions, overseas travel is becoming more complex and difficult. Read our COVID-19 advice for Australians overseas or considering travel at this time.
Medical assistance overseas
If you're overseas and need medical care, you may face unexpected challenges. Read our advice on what to do if you get unwell while overseas.
Do you need a visa?
You may need to get a visa to enter a foreign country. For some countries you must apply in advance. In other countries you can apply on arrival.
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