Today we acknowledge the 20th anniversary of 9/11. On that day nearly 3,000 innocent people died, including 10 Australians, in the most devastating terrorist attack in the US. Terrorists continue to carry out attacks around the world. Terrorists may target places associated with foreigners or Westerners.

The Australian Government is finalising plans to safely reopen Australia’s international border next month.

From 1 November, Australia’s international borders will progressively reopen, with fully vaccinated Australians able to depart Australia without applying for an exemption. In line with this reopening, we’ve removed our global ‘Do not travel’ advisory.

International travel isn’t the same as it used to be. Read our step-by-step guide to see what you might expect, from the time you start planning your trip to the moment you arrive back in Australia.

Now that travel is opening up, Australians are once again able to head overseas to visit family during the holiday season. Although it’s not festive to think about, there are some risks that are greater at during the holiday season. We want to make sure you have a safe and successful trip.

The Consular State of Play 2020-21 has been released. It details how DFAT’s consular officers around the globe have continued to help keep Australians safe overseas while providing high-quality consular services throughout the pandemic.

Regardless of where you’re going or what you’re doing, remember these 10 things when travelling overseas.

Falling sick while travelling is never ideal but when it’s COVID-19 it can seriously disrupt travel plans.