Thailand

We continue to advise exercise a high degree of caution in Thailand overall. We continue to advise reconsider your need to travel to Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat provinces. Be alert to risks around drink spiking. Don’t leave food or drinks unattended. Stay with people you trust at bars, nightclubs and in taxis. See our advice […]

Vanuatu

Port Vila International Airport has re-opened to commercial flights. We are aware that communication remains difficult in Port Vila. If you had a ticketed return flight from Port Vila to Australia with Qantas, Jetstar or Virgin Australia and are able to access the internet, email or phone, please try to contact your airline to confirm […]

Estonia

We’ve reviewed our travel advice for Estonia and continue to advise exercise normal safety precautions. We advise: Exercise normal safety precautions in Estonia.

Nigeria

We continue to advise reconsider your need to travel to Nigeria due to the threat of terrorism, kidnapping, violent crime and the risk of civil unrest. Higher levels apply in some areas. We advise: Reconsider your need to travel to Nigeria overall due to the volatile security situation and threat of terrorism, kidnapping, violent crime […]

Peru

We continue to advise exercise a high degree of caution in Peru overall due to the threat of violent crime. Higher levels apply in some areas. Peru is currently experiencing a major dengue outbreak. Consult your doctor before travel for advice on prevention and get medical advice if you become unwell (see ‘Health’). We advise: […]

Gabon

We’ve reviewed our travel advice for Gabon and continue to advise exercise a high degree of caution. A transitional government has been in place since a military takeover in August 2023. Authorities continue to maintain a higher security alert level in Libreville and other areas. A nightly curfew has been recently lifted but may be […]

Germany

We continue to advise exercise a high degree of caution in Germany due to the threat of terrorism. Temporary border checks at all German land borders have been occurring as of 16 September 2024 for 6 months (see ‘Travel’). We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Germany due to the threat of terrorism.

China

We continue to advise exercise a high degree of caution in China. As previously advised, authorities have detained foreigners on the grounds of ‘endangering national security’. Australians may be at risk of arbitrary detention or harsh enforcement of local laws, including broadly defined National Security Laws. You may now be eligible to enter China for […]

Vietnam

We’ve reviewed our travel advice for Vietnam and continue to advise exercise normal safety precautions. You can apply online for an eVisa for tourism or business. You must have a visa before travelling to Vietnam and ensure your visa details are correct before you travel (See ‘Travel’).

Angola

We continue to advise exercise a high degree of caution in Angola. You don’t need a visa to visit Angola as a tourist. For all other travel, apply for a visa online with Angola’s Serviço de Migração (see ‘Travel’). We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Angola overall due to the risk of civil […]