Current Travel Advisories
Current Smartraveller Travel Advice at a glance
Please see the map below for a current overview and go to the Smartraveller webside for individual country advice.
United States of America
We are seeing an increasing number of stories involving visitors to the United States being detained by Immigration on arrival or transit, and not provided with the opportunity to simply return home on the next flight.
Smartraveller, while maintaining the view that Australian travellers should "exercise normal safety precautions in the United States of America", has also just published the following statement, which is consistent with those issued by the UK and a range of European countries.
"Entry requirements are strict. US authorities have broad powers to decide if you're eligible to enter and may determine that you are inadmissible for any reason under US law. Check US entry, transit and exit requirements. Whether you're travelling on a visa or under the Visa Waiver Program, ensure you understand all relevant terms and conditions before attempting to enter the United States."
And note, additionally, from May 7, "you will require a passport or United States-issued photo identification which meets the US Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) REAL ID requirements to board domestic flights in the United States".
