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Travelling overseas? It’s quick and easy to check your bags for dangerous goods before you leave home.

Avoid delays at the airport. Spare batteries and power banks can’t go in your checked baggage. If detected, airport staff may remove your bag, and you could miss your flight.

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🌏 Plan ahead and check official travel advice for your destination at Smartraveller.gov.au

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Travelling overseas? It’s quick and easy to check your bags for dangerous goods before you leave home.

Avoid delays at the airport. Spare batteries and power banks can’t go in your checked baggage. If detected, airport staff may remove your bag, and you could miss your flight.

🧳Check what you can pack at casa.gov.au/packright
🌏 Plan ahead and check official travel advice for your destination at Smartraveller.gov.au

#DangerousGoods #PackRightSafeFlight #Smartraveller

Some countries are introducing health screening on arrival and imposing entry restrictions for travellers who have visited African countries affected by Ebola.

These measures can change quickly and may also affect transit passengers.

Check the latest requirements with your airline or travel provider before departure. If you’re travelling to Africa, check the travel advice for your destinations: smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/Africa

For more information on Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, read the CDC news article at the link in our bio.

Some countries are introducing health screening on arrival and imposing entry restrictions for travellers who have visited African countries affected by Ebola.

These measures can change quickly and may also affect transit passengers.

Check the latest requirements with your airline or travel provider before departure. If you’re travelling to Africa, check the travel advice for your destinations: smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/Africa

For more information on Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, read the CDC news article at the link in our bio.

Taking the summer of sport to Glasgow for the Commonwealth Games? If you’re an Australian-British or Australian-Irish dual nationals travelling to the Games, a reminder about the new passport and visa rules.

You must either:
• use your British or Irish passport to enter the UK; OR
• get a certificate of entitlement.

Dual nationals will no longer be able to:
• get an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the UK
• get a visa to enter the UK

Get your travel documents sorted in time to travel to the Games. Read more at smartraveller.gov.au or click the link in our bio.

Taking the summer of sport to Glasgow for the Commonwealth Games? If you’re an Australian-British or Australian-Irish dual nationals travelling to the Games, a reminder about the new passport and visa rules.

You must either:
• use your British or Irish passport to enter the UK; OR
• get a certificate of entitlement.

Dual nationals will no longer be able to:
• get an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the UK
• get a visa to enter the UK

Get your travel documents sorted in time to travel to the Games. Read more at smartraveller.gov.au or click the link in our bio.

If you’re going to the 2026 World Cup, remember you’ll need to abide by the local laws, even if they seem harsh by Australian standards.

Laws will be different in each of the countries hosting games. It’s important you research the laws of both the country and state you’ll be visiting.

Visit smartraveller.gov.au or click the link in our bio to find out more.

If you’re going to the 2026 World Cup, remember you’ll need to abide by the local laws, even if they seem harsh by Australian standards.

Laws will be different in each of the countries hosting games. It’s important you research the laws of both the country and state you’ll be visiting.

Visit smartraveller.gov.au or click the link in our bio to find out more.

If you’re going to the 2026 World Cup, remember you’ll need to abide by the local laws, even if they seem harsh by Australian standards.

Laws will be different in each of the countries hosting games. It’s important you research the laws of both the country and state you’ll be visiting.

Visit smartraveller.gov.au or click the link in our bio to find out more.

If you’re going to the 2026 World Cup, remember you’ll need to abide by the local laws, even if they seem harsh by Australian standards.

Laws will be different in each of the countries hosting games. It’s important you research the laws of both the country and state you’ll be visiting.

Visit smartraveller.gov.au or click the link in our bio to find out more.

If you’re going to the 2026 World Cup, remember you’ll need to abide by the local laws, even if they seem harsh by Australian standards.

Laws will be different in each of the countries hosting games. It’s important you research the laws of both the country and state you’ll be visiting.

Visit smartraveller.gov.au or click the link in our bio to find out more.

Before heading to the FIFA World Cup, check the latest entry requirements.

You may need to provide your social media profiles for review when you submit your travel authorization application.

Officials at the border may also ask to inspect your social media accounts. Entry can be refused if you don’t cooperate. https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/visas

Do you have tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Make sure you buy tickets through legitimate sources. Match tickets need to be bought in advance, and you’ll need an official ticket on the FIFA World Cup app to enter the venue. No tickets will be sold at stadiums.

Although there are genuine and legal resellers, do your research and avoid deals that look too good to be true. Make sure your ticket will get you into the stadiums.

For more information, visit smartraveller.gov.au or click the link in our bio.

Do you have tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Make sure you buy tickets through legitimate sources. Match tickets need to be bought in advance, and you’ll need an official ticket on the FIFA World Cup app to enter the venue. No tickets will be sold at stadiums.

Although there are genuine and legal resellers, do your research and avoid deals that look too good to be true. Make sure your ticket will get you into the stadiums.

For more information, visit smartraveller.gov.au or click the link in our bio.

Heading for a Euro summer? Plan for delays. There are reports of long lines and wait times since the full implementation of the EU Entry/Exit system.

These wait times may increase at busy transit hubs. Save yourself the stress, give yourself enough time to transit or get to your next transport stop.

For more information, visit smartraveller.gov.au or click the link in our bio.

The situation in the Middle East region remains volatile and unpredictable. The conflict could escalate with little warning. Stay up to date by subscribing to Smartraveller to receive travel advice updates for the Middle East.

The subscription service is free with updates sent via email. Subscribe at https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/subscribe or click the link in our bio.

We continue to advise not to travel to or transit through:
o Bahrain
o Iran
o Iraq
o Israel
o Kuwait
o Lebanon
o Palestine
o Qatar
o Syria
o United Arab Emirates (UAE)
o Yemen

The situation in the Middle East region remains volatile and unpredictable. The conflict could escalate with little warning. Stay up to date by subscribing to Smartraveller to receive travel advice updates for the Middle East.

The subscription service is free with updates sent via email. Subscribe at https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/subscribe or click the link in our bio.

We continue to advise not to travel to or transit through:
o Bahrain
o Iran
o Iraq
o Israel
o Kuwait
o Lebanon
o Palestine
o Qatar
o Syria
o United Arab Emirates (UAE)
o Yemen

The situation in the Middle East region remains volatile and unpredictable. The conflict could escalate with little warning. Stay up to date by subscribing to Smartraveller to receive travel advice updates for the Middle East.

The subscription service is free with updates sent via email. Subscribe at https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/subscribe or click the link in our bio.

We continue to advise not to travel to or transit through:
o Bahrain
o Iran
o Iraq
o Israel
o Kuwait
o Lebanon
o Palestine
o Qatar
o Syria
o United Arab Emirates (UAE)
o Yemen

Having a ticket for the FIFA World Cup doesn’t guarantee you entry into the host countries. You must still meet all other entry requirements set by the country you’re entering.

Here are some things to remember if you’re heading to the FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico or the United States. Head to the link in our bio to find out more.

Having a ticket for the FIFA World Cup doesn’t guarantee you entry into the host countries. You must still meet all other entry requirements set by the country you’re entering.

Here are some things to remember if you’re heading to the FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico or the United States. Head to the link in our bio to find out more.

Having a ticket for the FIFA World Cup doesn’t guarantee you entry into the host countries. You must still meet all other entry requirements set by the country you’re entering.

Here are some things to remember if you’re heading to the FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico or the United States. Head to the link in our bio to find out more.

Having a ticket for the FIFA World Cup doesn’t guarantee you entry into the host countries. You must still meet all other entry requirements set by the country you’re entering.

Here are some things to remember if you’re heading to the FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico or the United States. Head to the link in our bio to find out more.

Having a ticket for the FIFA World Cup doesn’t guarantee you entry into the host countries. You must still meet all other entry requirements set by the country you’re entering.

Here are some things to remember if you’re heading to the FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico or the United States. Head to the link in our bio to find out more.

There is an Ebola disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with some cases reported in Uganda.

Be cautious if you’re travelling in the region. The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has no approved vaccines or specific antiviral treatments.

Some countries have increased health screening for travellers and have closed borders. Stay up to date via official sources and check the travel advice for each country.

For more information, read the CDC news article: www.cdc.gov.au/newsroom/news-and-articles/ebola-disease-drc-and-uganda

Read our general advice about infectious diseases: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/before-you-go/health/diseases

There is an Ebola disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with some cases reported in Uganda.

Be cautious if you’re travelling in the region. The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has no approved vaccines or specific antiviral treatments.

Some countries have increased health screening for travellers and have closed borders. Stay up to date via official sources and check the travel advice for each country.

For more information, read the CDC news article: www.cdc.gov.au/newsroom/news-and-articles/ebola-disease-drc-and-uganda

Read our general advice about infectious diseases: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/before-you-go/health/diseases

Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day!

Did you know our website offers:
• An Easy Read guide that highlights the most important information on website
• Colour-blind friendly maps with patterns to easily understand travel advice levels.

We’re committed to making our resources accessible for everyone. If you have any ideas on how we can improve, please pop them in the comments.

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Do you know if your medication will cause you trouble when travelling overseas? Some common medicines may be considered illegal or a controlled substance.

If you're taking medication with you, confirm it's legal in your destination or if any rules or restrictions apply. Read more at smartraveller.gov.au or click the link in our bio.

Do you know if your medication will cause you trouble when travelling overseas? Some common medicines may be considered illegal or a controlled substance.

If you're taking medication with you, confirm it's legal in your destination or if any rules or restrictions apply. Read more at smartraveller.gov.au or click the link in our bio.