Check current flight, airport, entry, border and travel warning information that could affect a trip to Australia.
Australia Status
NORMAL
Travel to Australia is operating normally. No major nationwide flight, airport or entry disruption has been identified. Travellers should still check visa requirements, biosecurity rules and local weather or emergency conditions before departure.
Current Travel Conditions
What Travellers Should Know
Visa requirements
Except for Australian and eligible New Zealand passport holders, foreign travellers generally need an appropriate Australian visa or travel authority before travelling. The correct visa depends on nationality, purpose of travel and length of stay.
Passport requirements
Travellers need a valid passport. Australia itself generally requires the passport to remain valid for the intended stay, although transit countries may impose longer validity requirements.
Strict biosecurity rules
Australia has strict rules covering food, plants, animal products and other biological material brought into the country. Travellers must declare relevant items on arrival. Failure to declare restricted goods can result in significant penalties.
Incoming Passenger Card
International arrivals may be required to complete an Incoming Passenger Card and declare goods that could present a biosecurity or customs risk.
Yellow fever
A yellow fever vaccination certificate may be required if a traveller arrives from a country considered to have a risk of yellow fever transmission.
Latest Travel Changes
Current entry system
Australia’s normal visa and border system remains in operation. Most foreign passport holders must obtain the appropriate visa or travel authority before travelling.
Bushfire season approaching
The risk of bushfires increases in parts of Australia during spring and summer. Travellers should monitor local emergency information and weather conditions, particularly when visiting rural or remote areas.
Before You Travel
Check your airline, airport information, Australian Department of Home Affairs entry requirements, local weather and emergency information and the travel advice issued by your own government before departure.
Pay particular attention to Australia’s biosecurity rules before packing food, plant material or animal products.
Travel Status is designed to highlight significant changes that could affect a trip. It is not a replacement for official immigration, airline or government advice.