News and Updates

Australian travellers can now swipe their passports at the automated e-passport gates of all UK airports.

From Tuesday 23 April 2019 a number of changes will apply to travel insurance processes and cover.

From 3 April 2019, the full sharia penal code (law) takes effect in Brunei. It applies to Muslims, non-Muslims and foreigners even when on Brunei registered aircraft and vessels. Under this code some offences can attract physical punishment while others attract executions.

Effective Thursday 20 December, 2018 International SOS is to be used by all UQ travellers including staff, students, guests or group travellers on UQ approved travel.

Travellers who arrive at the airport without an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) for a flight to the USA will NOT be able to obtain one before they board, and will not be granted access to the USA on arrival without one.

The health and safety of our staff and students is a priority for us under the Senate-approved Risk Appetite Statement. The University has decided, effective immediately and until further notice, to place a suspension on all travel to Iran for the purpose of UQ official travel.

Virgin Australia (VA) and Qantas (QF) will begin weighing hand luggage from 11 December 2018.

In October 2018, the UAE government introduced additional requirements for people travelling to or via the nation with certain medications.

Super Typhoon Yutu is forecast to weaken slightly over the next 24-48 hours as it transits the Philippine Sea. Landfall is projected October 30.

Willa strengthens to a Category 5 hurricane, Oct. 22. Life-threatening weather conditions expected in parts of western Mexico.