As Eid approaches, many Arabic travellers are planning their trips to celebrate this special occasion with family and friends. When travelling overseas it’s important to be prepared, prioritise your safety and stay informed. Smartraveller.gov.au is the Australian Government’s travel advice website. It helps you prepare for your overseas trip, providing the latest information to ensure a safe and enjoyable journey.
Smartraveller provides clear and current information about your destination, helping you make informed decisions. Smartraveller covers the basics like getting a passport, visa, documentation and travel insurance as well as detailed travel and cultural advice on over 175 destinations.
On each destination advice page there is an official advice level, the higher the level the higher the risk to your safety. It’s important to check whether the destination you want to travel to is listed as either ‘reconsider your need’, or ‘Do Not Travel’ before you book your trip. Most travel insurance policies won’t cover you for ‘Do not travel’ destinations.Checking Smartraveller before you go can help make the trip enjoyable, safe, and hassle-free.
Key travel tips
- Destination-specific planning: check the advice for your location from Smartraveller.gov.au. For example, wear appropriate clothing at religious sites, take recommended vaccinations, and follow health precautions.
- Medications: Check the legality and requirements of any medications you plan to bring.
- Dual nationality: Be aware of how dual nationality may affect your travel plans and how to access consular assistance when overseas.
- Local laws: Understand the laws of the country you’re visiting, as they may differ from those in Australia.
- Travel precautions: If travelling alone, take extra precautions such as using official transport, not disclosing that you‘re travelling solo, and keeping your belongings secure.
- Get travel insurance that’s right for you, and make sure you’ve read and understood the fine print.
- Leave itinerary details: Leave a copy of your travel itinerary, copies of your passport and insurance details with someone back home.
Stay informed with Smartraveller
We recommend subscribing to Smartraveller and referring to the travel advice provided. Visit Smartraveller for vital information you may need before, during, and after your trip. Travelling should be a fun experience and being well-informed is key to ensuring a safe and enjoyable journey.
Check out the Smartraveller website by visiting: www.smartraveller.gov.au
You can also get travel advice in Arabic by visiting: www.smartraveller.gov.au/consular-services/communities/arabic