Exercise increased caution in Australia due to COVID-19. 

Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel.   

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 1 Travel Health Notice for Australia due to COVID-19.  

Australia has resumed most transportation options, (including airport operations and limited re-opening of inter-state borders) and business operations (including day cares and schools). Australia continues to enforce border restrictions due to COVID-19 and remains closed to international travelers with limited exceptions. Other improved conditions have been reported within Australia. Visit the Embassy's COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 in Australia.

Read the country information page.

If you decide to travel to Australia:

• See the U.S. Embassy's web page regarding COVID-19. 
• Visit the CDC’s webpage on Travel and COVID-19.  
• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
• Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
• Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.

Last Update: Reissued with updates to COVID-19 information.