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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.

Wherever you’re going overseas, there remains a threat of terrorism. Terrorists continue to carry out attacks around the world, and they target both locals and foreign tourists. Learn more about how to reduce your risks while travelling.

We know many of you might be seeking to make travel insurance claims due to COVID-19 related disruptions. You’ve asked us for information about when we raised our travel advice levels for different destinations and globally. We've put together a list of the changes we made to move to level 3 ‘reconsider your need to travel’ or level 4 ‘do not travel’ as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, travel restrictions and health advice of Australian authorities, there will be no government-led public Anzac Day services overseas in 2021. The public is discouraged from attending the venues.

From 22 January 2021, if you're travelling to Australia, you must provide evidence of a negative COVID-19 (PCR) test to your airline, taken 72 hours or less prior to departure. See full article for FAQs on the new measures and exemptions.

Australia’s COVID-19 vaccinations will be rolled out domestically to people in Australia. The vaccinations will only be available in Australia. You should consult your local health professional for advice on vaccine options, including assistance that may be available locally.

The 2019-20 Consular State of Play is a snapshot of the consular assistance provided by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to Australians overseas during the last financial year.

If you’re overseas and planning to travel to, from or via the United Kingdom over the holiday period, be prepared for disruptions. Many countries have closed their borders to the United Kingdom, due to the new COVID-19 strain.