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  1. Easing restrictions for Australians travelling overseas

    Pre-departure testing is no longer required. When travelling to Australia, you no longer need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result to board your plane. It's important to remember that transport providers, transit locations and the state or territory you arrive in may still have testing requirements. Always check the requirements before ...

  2. Travel

    If you're an Australian citizen and you have serious concerns about your welfare or that of another Australian overseas, contact your local Australian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate, or call our 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on. 1300 555 135 within Australia. +61 2 6261 3305 from anywhere in the world.

  3. Australia's borders are open for tourism. Here's who can travel, and

    Australia's tourism industry is rejoicing at the news that tourists will soon be allowed into the country after almost two years of border restrictions. The changes will also allow people to ...

  4. The Australia exit checklist: everything you need to prepare before

    If you or a member of your travelling group tests positive for Covid-19, you won't be allowed to travel to Australia and will have to self-isolate until all members of your party test negative.

  5. COVID-19 and travel

    COVID-19 however continues to pose a health risk in Australia and overseas. We strongly encourage wearing masks and being vaccinated while travelling internationally. You should practice good cough and hand hygiene, and physically distance from others where possible. Some countries, airlines and vessel operators may have COVID-19 travel ...

  6. When is international travel to and from Australia allowed? Can non

    When is international travel to and from Australia allowed? Can non-residents enter the country? Posted Mon 18 Oct 2021 at 4:34am Monday 18 Oct 2021 at 4:34am Mon 18 Oct 2021 at 4:34am

  7. Where can I travel overseas from Australia if I'm fully vaccinated

    Overseas travel is on the horizon for Australians, with the federal government preparing to reopen the international border next month. But visiting family members or taking a holiday in a ...

  8. COVID-19 and the border

    COVID-19 and the border. Updates to Australia's immigration and border arrangements during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. Latest updates. From 12:01am on Saturday 11 March 2023, people travelling to Australia from China, including Hong Kong and Macau, will not be required to show evidence of a negative pre-departure test for COVID-19. For ...

  9. Leaving Australia

    Leaving Australia. Find out what happens when you board a plane and what you need to do while on one. Travel by air. Travelling overseas can be a stressful experience. Knowing what to expect at the airport and when you board your flight can help ensure your trip goes to plan. ...

  10. Homepage

    If you can't afford travel insurance, you can't afford to travel. Read our advice, and download the CHOICE travel insurance guide before you go. View details. CHOICE travel insurance buying guide 2023 (PDF 3.52 MB) News and updates. 04 Apr 2024. ... 1300 555 135 from within Australia.

  11. Travel and COVID-19

    People travelling to Australia no longer need to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result. Some countries, airlines and ships may have their own testing, vaccination and face-mask rules. You should check with them before travelling. During your travel to Australia, you're encouraged to wear a face mask to reduce ...

  12. Before you go

    Browse our general advice pages on a range of travel topics, to learn what you need to know before you go. Explore these for: the basics to know before you go. advice for who you are. advice for the activities you're planning. advice on taking care of your health. advice on staying safe. advice on staying within the law.

  13. Centrelink online account help

    Step 1: get started. Step 2: add new travel details. Step 3: review and submit. Step 4: edit your travel details - optional. Step 5: sign out. If you're leaving Australia to travel or live in another country, you need to tell us. Travelling outside of Australia may affect your payments. You can only add your travel details one trip at a time.

  14. Travelling overseas

    Travelling overseas. Find information and resources to help if you're planning a trip, already overseas or returning to Australia.

  15. Travel outside Australia

    The 8 weeks starts when you leave the remote area where you live for travel both: in Australia; overseas. Check the rules for your main payment while outside Australia to find out: if you can get your payment when you depart; when and how to tell us about your travel plans. Australia's immigration department will tell us when you leave.

  16. What you need to know about COVID restrictions before heading overseas

    Most travellers will need to be vaccinated to go to the US. Vaccination requirements. If you are 18 years or older, you will need to be vaccinated with at least two doses of an approved vaccine ...

  17. Before you leave Australia

    If you're leaving Australia, please call us on the Child Support enquiry line before you leave. Your departure may affect how we manage your case. If you have a child support debt we may issue a Departure Prohibition Order. It'll stop you from leaving Australia until you either: pay your debt in full. enter into an acceptable payment ...

  18. Travel on a bridging visa

    A BVB lets you remain in Australia while: we process your substantive visa application, or. you await a judicial or merits review. It will also have a defined travel period. You can leave Australia and re-enter on a BVB within this defined travel period. If you are in Australia when the travel period ends and you need to travel outside ...

  19. Permanent resident Travelling overseas as a permanent resident

    Overview. As an Australian permanent resident, you do not have an automatic right to return to Australia from overseas. Your right of re-entry to Australia will depend on the validity of your travel facility on your permanent visa. Your travel facility is listed in both your visa grant notification letter, and in visa information provided by VEVO.

  20. Travel while your visa is being processed

    Travel on a Bridging visa. Bridging visas let you stay in Australia lawfully while your immigration status is resolved. Only a Bridging visa B (BVB) will let you leave and re-enter Australia while you wait for a decision on a substantive visa. If you depart Australia with another type of bridging visa in effect then that visa will cease.

  21. Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS)

    This does not submit your claim. as a military personnel passenger on a military transport, claim a TRS refund. If you are calling the TRS from outside Australia: +61 2 6245 5499. You can claim a refund of the goods and services tax (GST) and wine equalisation tax (WET) that you pay on goods you buy in Australia.

  22. Travel outside Australia rules for Austudy

    Travel outside Australia. There are rules about when you can get Austudy when you travel outside Australia. You should always tell us if you're leaving Australia. If you leave Australia to live in another country, your payment will stop when you depart. If your travel is short term, your payment will stop when you depart.

  23. Entering Australia Return documents

    You might be able to update this via ImmiAccount. Otherwise complete Form 929 - Change of address and/or passport details and return the form by post to us. We will link your new passport details to your current visa (and other records). There is no fee for this service. Tell us what you think of this page.

  24. Nielsen data reveals Australia's top travel trends and the brands

    In addition, Nielsen Ad Intel data also shows that the travel and tourism industry spent more than $153 million on advertising in Australia in Q1, 2024 - an increase of 8% from the previous quarter, with TripADeal the biggest spender, followed by Virgin Australia, then the Flight Centre-owned Ignite Travel. Nielsen Ad Intel's Australia ...