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Travel advice levels are changing

News and updates/ Travel advice levels are changing
Updated: 22 Aug 2022
Updated: 22 Aug 2022

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.

COVID-19 - Travel advice level changes

News and updates/ COVID-19 - Travel advice level changes
Updated: 01 Jun 2022
Updated: 01 Jun 2022

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.

Advice for journalists

Before you go/ Who you are/ Advice for journalists
Updated: 12 Jul 2024
Updated: 12 Jul 2024

If you’re travelling overseas as a journalist, it’s important to remember that the risks may be different for you.

Travel advice explained

Consular services/ Travel advice explained
Updated: 28 Jun 2024
Updated: 28 Jun 2024

This page explains our travel advisories for destinations, how we develop and update our travel advisories and what each advice level means in travel advisories.

Advice for academics

Before you go/ Who you are/ Advice for academics
Updated: 10 May 2024
Updated: 10 May 2024

Academic study and work will often take you overseas. But it’s important to remember that the risks may be different for you while travelling.

Travel Smart advice for all travellers

Consular services/ Resources/ Travel Smart advice for all travellers
Updated: 08 Feb 2023
Updated: 08 Feb 2023

The better prepared you are, the safer and more enjoyable your travel will be.

Advice for pregnant travellers

Before you go/ Health/ Advice for pregnant travellers
Updated: 26 Oct 2022
Updated: 26 Oct 2022

If you're pregnant and planning to travel overseas, research your destination before you go. Being informed about the risks will help you manage them.

Advice for school leavers (schoolies)

Before you go/ Who you are/ Advice for school leavers (schoolies)
Updated: 26 Nov 2024
Updated: 26 Nov 2024

Aussie school leavers love to go overseas to celebrate the end of their studies. Our tips will help keep you safe.

Terrorism

Before you go/ Safety/ Terrorism
Updated: 03 Dec 2024
Updated: 03 Dec 2024

Terrorism remains a threat to Australians living and travelling overseas. Before you travel overseas, it's important to understand the risk of terrorism worldwide.

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