COVID-19 case numbers are increasing in the northern hemisphere as winter approaches. The World Health Organization has also warned of a potential rise in influenza cases.
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The Consular State of Play 2021-22 is a snapshot of consular services and crisis support provided to Australians, permanent residents, visa holders and their families overseas during the past financial year.
The world is rapidly opening up, but international travel has changed from what we remember. This Mental Health Week we are urging you to check in with your mental health before you take off.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has released Australia’s next-generation passport, the ‘R Series’.
We no longer ask you to register your trip with us, instead you can subscribe to receive updates on the destinations you are travelling to and through.
The foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in Indonesia is ongoing. If you're travelling to Indonesia, including Bali, be biosecurity aware.
Heathrow Airport in London is capping the number of departing passengers it can process daily. The restriction is causing delays and cancellations to international flights travelling to and from the airport.
Bushfires are currently affecting destinations in Europe. Read our advice about what to do if you’re caught in a bushfire overseas.
If you’re returning home from an overseas trip, don’t forget to check before you pack to avoid bringing home items potentially exposed to biosecurity risks, such as foot-and-mouth disease.