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?
COVID-19: Coming back to Australia
When you arrive in Australia from overseas, you must complete 14 days of mandatory quarantine in designated facilities in the city you arrive in. You won’t be allowed to travel domestically (including to your home) until you’ve completed the 14-day mandatory quarantine. If you’re not an Australia citizen or resident, you cannot enter Australia at this time. Find out more about these entry restrictions from the Department of Home Affairs.
COVID-19: Leaving Australia to go overseas
There’s a ban on overseas travel from Australia. You can’t leave Australia unless you get an exemption from the Department of Home Affairs. Find out more on its Leaving Australia page.
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
27 Jul 2020
There are limits on the number of incoming international passengers into Australia. Contact your airline or travel agent for the latest updates.
27 Jul 2020
If you’re already overseas and travelling to a European country that is part of the Schengen Area, make sure you check the entry conditions before you go. Each country has its own entry requirements.
21 May 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 movements.
On 12 August 2020, the alert level in Auckland moved to Level 3 and the rest of New Zealand moved to alert Level 2. From 11 August 2020, some travellers will be required to pay for managed isolation on arrival. New bookings on flights to and from Australia with Air New Zealand are currently on hold, due to the caps on the number of passengers allowed into both countries. Airlines manage the sale of tickets in line with the caps, not government. Contact your airline or travel agent for information on potential changes to your flight. If you're in New Zealand, follow the advice of local authorities.
Interstate travel
Thinking of travelling interstate? Smartraveller doesn’t provide advice on domestic travel in Australia. Check the state border controls before you leave.
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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