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Tropical cyclone season has started in the South Pacific. Read our advice if you’re overseas during the cyclone season.

International travel isn’t the same as it used to be. Read our step-by-step guide to see what you might expect, from the time you start planning your trip to the moment you arrive back in Australia.

From 1 November, Australia’s international borders will progressively reopen, with fully vaccinated Australians able to depart Australia without applying for an exemption. In line with this reopening, we’ve removed our global ‘Do not travel’ advisory.

With overseas travel on the horizon, it’s important to be prepared.

The Australian Government is finalising plans to safely reopen Australia’s international border next month.

Today we acknowledge the 20th anniversary of 9/11. On that day nearly 3,000 innocent people died, including 10 Australians, in the most devastating terrorist attack in the US. Terrorists continue to carry out attacks around the world. Terrorists may target places associated with foreigners or Westerners.

From 11 August 2021, if you're an Australian citizen or permanent resident who normally lives overseas, you’re no longer automatically exempt from Australia’s overseas travel restrictions. You can still leave Australia. But you’ll need to apply for an exemption and demonstrate your links to the country where you usually live. A transitional period applies until 7 September.

Bushfires are currently affecting destinations across the northern hemisphere. Read our advice about what to do if you’re caught in a bushfire overseas.