Now that travel is opening up, Australians are once again able to head overseas to visit family during the holiday season. Although it’s not festive to think about, there are some risks that are greater at during the holiday season. We want to make sure you have a safe and successful trip.

Regardless of where you’re going or what you’re doing, remember these 10 things when travelling overseas.

Falling sick while travelling is never ideal but when it’s COVID-19 it can seriously disrupt travel plans.

The Australian Government has announced changes to the COVID-19 testing requirements for inbound travel to Australia.

Your International COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate (ICVC) will allow you to leave Australia and enter your destination. But beyond the border, things can get a little more complicated.

Airspace closures in response to the Ukraine conflict are causing widespread disruption of flights. 

The conflict in Ukraine is affecting our ability to provide full consular services within Ukraine and surrounding countries, particularly Russia and Belarus where we advise Australians to leave immediately due to the security environment. This includes the issuing of passports and other travel documents.  

We’ve had numerous queries regarding travel to Europe due to the crisis in Ukraine. There’s not a ‘one-size-fits-all’ response to whether you should travel to Europe, or any international destination.