Smart Traveller Australian Government
. 24-hour consular emergency helpline. Immediate family of Australian citizens or permanent residents or New Zealand citizens usually resident in Australia.
Visit the Smartraveller website regularly to check for international developments and subscribe to updates. Travel Advice - Smart Traveller Travel advisories from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade we deliver a range of consular services for Australians travelling or living overseas. Our global travel advice remains at Do not travel due to the health risks from the COVID-19 pandemic and the significant disruptions to global travel.
We deliver our services through Australian embassies high commissions and consulates overseas.
The Smart Traveller system was the result of ad hoc decision making rushed into effect following international crises rather than considered policymaking taking account of the complex role of travel and tourism in Australian diplomacy. For more information on COVID-19 vaccinations for Australians overseas head to smartravellergovau. You cant leave Australia unless you have an exemption from the Department of Home Affairs or are travelling to a destination that is exempt from the ban. Applying for a visa.
