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Supporting organisations in developing countries by matching them with skilled Australians. 

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Australia is a successful global leader and innovator in sport.

Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai

A global platform for achievement, innovation, collaboration, and cooperation

About Australia

Australia is a stable, democratic and culturally diverse nation with a highly skilled workforce and one of the strongest performing economies in the world.

Australia in Brief publication

This is the 52nd edition of Australia in Brief, revised and updated in February 2021

Travel

Travel advice

To help Australians avoid difficulties overseas, we maintain travel advisories for more than 170 destinations.

International COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate

Prove your COVID-19 vaccinations when you travel overseas.

Passports

The Australian Passport Office and its agents are committed to providing a secure, efficient and responsive passport service for Australia.

24-hour consular emergency helpline

Visas

Crisis Hub

Israel–Iran conflict

The situation in the region is constantly changing. A ceasefire is currently in place.

There continues to be a risk of further military conflict. And the security situation could get worse with little notice.

Tensions in the Middle East could impact safety and security elsewhere.

We continue to work on options to help Australians leave Iran, where it is safe to do so. See below for the latest information on border crossings.

Commercial departure options are becoming available. Contact local providers about air and land transport availability. This may be the fastest way for you to reach your destination.

Due to reduced demand, we are not currently planning further assisted departures from Israel.

If you can't or don't want to leave, monitor local media for the latest developments and follow the advice of local authorities.

The Australian Embassy in Israel has reopened and is operating normally.

The Australian Government has directed the departure of Australian officials from the Australian Embassy in Iran due to the volatile security situation. Our Embassy and operations in Iran are now closed.

Other embassies in the Middle East region are operating as usual.

If you need urgent consular help, call the 24/7 Consular Emergency Centre on:

  • +61 2 6261 3305 from overseas
  • 1300 555 135 in Australia

Further information on the situation, including border closures, is available on the Smartraveller website.

Australians needing emergency consular assistance should contact the 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre:

  • +61 2 6261 3305 (overseas)
  • 1300 555 135 (in Australia).

Register with DFAT

Registrations are open for Australian citizens and permanent residents and immediate family members with valid visas in Iran.

Registered Australians are sent regular updates through the Crisis Registration Portal. Keep your details up to date.

The Department of Home Affairs is responsible for visas and citizenship. The Home Affairs website has information on visa options and becoming an Australian citizen, including by descent.

You can contact Home Affairs via their website or call Home Affairs Global Support on +61 2 6196 0196 Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm in your local time.

Travel advice

See our travel advice for Iran and Israel & the Occupied Palestinian Territories We keep our advice under constant review. It includes information about land border crossings, travel, security and health risks.

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