Essentials

There are some items that are travel essentials and which have easy access on the internet.

Travel Insurance (research & purchase)

There are comparison sites to check travel insurance options.
Travel insurance can be purchased online including submission of some pre-existing conditions.

Health (WHO, DFAT)

World Health Organisation (WHO) provides advice on recommended vaccinations for all countries.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) provides extensive country based information on health risks.

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Smart Traveller (DFAT)

The DFAT website Smart Traveller provides a range of services that are constantly updated with country information.
Smart Traveller Website

Some of the important information provided includes

  • Visas, Entry Requirements, Pharmaceuticals
  • Security
  • Consulate Information

Note that DFAT cannot arrange visas or other country based actions. The website provides advice so that the most up to date information is available for you to arrange details with whatever country you plan to visit. Be aware that this research should be done very early as visas and other applications for entry may take reasonable time to process and should never be left until just before leaving.
In some cases, entry forms are available for online application which can save time.

DFAT used to allow details of trip itineraries to be entered for contact information but this was so little used by Australian travelers that it has been dropped.

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