Australia
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The InsuranceOverseas shouldBusiness coverRisk yourservice itinerary,offers plannedinformation activities and expensesadvice infor anBritish emergency.companies operating overseas on how to manage political, economic, and business security-related risks.
TheBefore Foreign,you Commonwealthtravel, &check Developmentthe Office‘Entry (FCDO)requirements’ providessection for Australia’s current entry restrictions and requirements. Due to COVID-19, these may change with little warning. Monitor this advice aboutfor risksthe oflatest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
If you plan to helppass Britishthrough nationalsanother makecountry informedon decisions.your Findjourney, outcheck the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
It is more aboutimportant than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides appropriate cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel adviceinsurance.
Before
If you travelneed urgent consular assistance, 24/7 support is available by telephone on +61 (0)2 6270 6666.
NoIf travelyou are travelling to Australia for the Women’s World Cup, you are encouraged to read our Travel Advice and sign up for Travel Advice email alerts. Match day and ticket information can be guaranteedfound safe.on Readthe allFIFA website. You should plan your movement around the advicecities inyou thisvisit, guideand asfollow wellthe asinstructions supportof forthe Britishlocal nationalsauthorities. abroadTake whichcare includes:of your personal possessions including passports, especially in crowds and on public transport.
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FollowAustralia between November and contactApril. FCDOYou travelshould onmonitor Twitter,the Facebookprogress of approaching storms and Instagramfollow the advice of local authorities, including the state emergency services and the Bureau of Meteorology. YouSee canNatural alsodisasters
Terrorists signare uplikely to gettry emailto notificationscarry whenout thisattacks advicein Australia. Australia’s current national terrorism threat level is updated.‘probable’ (see the Australian national terrorism threat advisory system). Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places visited by foreigners. You should be vigilant and take sensible precautions. See Terrorism
Travel insurance
If you’re abroad and you chooseneed toemergency travel,help researchfrom yourthe destinationsUK andgovernment, getcontact appropriatethe travelnearest insuranceBritish embassy, consulate or high commission.
The InsuranceOverseas shouldBusiness coverRisk yourservice itinerary,offers plannedinformation activities and expensesadvice infor anBritish emergency.companies operating overseas on how to manage political, economic, and business security-related risks.