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Travelling by air

Before you go/ Getting around/ Travelling by air

This page can help you make informed decisions about which airline to travel with.

Going overseas to study

Before you go/ Activities/ Going overseas to study

Studying overseas can be exciting and rewarding. Whether you're doing a quick school trip or an extended university exchange, it's important to be prepared.

Advice for mature and older travellers

Before you go/ Who you are/ Advice for mature and older travellers

This page provides mature travellers with information to prepare for a hassle-free journey. Properly preparing before you travel will help you have a safe trip.

Arrested or jailed overseas

While youre away/ When things go wrong/ Arrested or jailed overseas

COVID-19 and consular services overseas

News and updates/ COVID-19 and consular services overseas

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.

Terrorism

Before you go/ Safety/ Terrorism

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

Coronavirus and international cruises

News and updates/ Coronavirus and international cruises

An overseas travel ban is in place for all Australians, with few exceptions. You will not be able to depart Australia to travel overseas, including on international cruises.

Cyprus supports crisis response to Sudan conflict

Christos, a consular officer in Cyprus, reflects on his time providing assistance to Australian evacuees during the Sudan conflict.

A night turned sour

Consular services/ Consular state of play/ Case studies/ A night turned sour

An Australian traveller faced the harsh reality of a lost phone and no money in Thailand.