Tonga
The Tongan Ministry of Health has declared a dengue fever outbreak. The number of cases continues to increase in Tongatapu, Ha’apai and ‘Eua. Monitor local media and follow the advice of local authorities (see ‘Health’). We advise: Exercise normal safety precautions in Tonga.
Türkiye
Australians holding ordinary passports don’t need a visa for tourism or transit purposes if staying 90 days or less in a 180-day period. Military conflict in the Middle East region may result in airspace closures, flight cancellations and other travel disruptions affecting other locations. Following military strikes on Iran, retaliatory strikes have been intercepted over […]
Hong Kong
We continue to advise exercise a high degree of caution in Hong Kong. Hong Kong has strict laws on national security that can be interpreted broadly and could be applied to activities that occurred overseas. Authorities can request access to personal electronic devices and passwords from anyone in Hong Kong, including if you’re transiting through […]
United States of America
The US Government entered a partial shutdown on 1 February. This has affected some federal government services, including at airports. There may be flight delays, longer airport lines and travel connection times. Check with your travel provider to see if your travel plans have been affected. Avoid areas where demonstrations and protests are occurring due […]
Papua New Guinea
Severe Tropical Cyclone Maila caused damage to roads and infrastructure across parts of PNG, particularly Milne Bay and the Autonomous Region of Bougainville. If you’re travelling in affected areas, contact your airline, tour operator or accommodation provider to check how your travel plans may be impacted, and follow the advice of local authorities. We continue […]
Canada
Canada is co-hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, taking place between 11 June and 19 July. If you’re planning to travel to Canada for the event, see our advice on the FIFA World Cup for more information (see ‘Travel’). We continue to advise exercise normal safety precautions in Canada. Australian passport holders must apply for […]
Colombia
We continue to advise exercise a high degree of caution for Colombia overall . We also advise do not travel or reconsider your need to travel to several areas of Colombia due to higher risks of terrorism, crime and civil unrest. You should read our full advice carefully for more detail on these areas (see […]
Mexico
Mexico is co-hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, taking place between 11 June and 19 July. If you’re planning to travel to Mexico for the event, see our advice on the FIFA World Cup 2026 for more information (see ‘Travel’). We advise exercise a high degree of caution in Mexico overall due to the threat […]
Bangladesh
We’ve reviewed our advice and have lowered the overall travel advice level. We now advise exercise a high degree of caution overall. Large gatherings, including protests and demonstrations can be unpredictable and may turn violent with little or no warning. Avoid protests, demonstrations and rallies. Be aware of your surroundings, check local media and follow […]
Thailand
We’ve reviewed our advice for Thailand and continue to advise exercise a high degree of caution overall. We now advise do not travel to areas within 10 kilometres of the Thailand-Cambodia land border in the provinces of Sa Kaeo, Buriram, Si Saket, Surin, Ubon Ratchathani, Chanthaburi and mainland Trat due to armed clashes between Thai […]