PASSPORTS & VISAS

U.S. Citizens

All U.S. citizens, even infants, need a valid passport to enter Australia for stays of up to 90 days. If you booked your tour with CTT airfare included, we will process the visa for you. Qantas and Air New Zealand passengers may obtain an Australian visa from that airline; otherwise, application forms are available from the following offices of the Australian Consulate-General: Honolulu (1000 Bishop St., Penthouse, Honolulu, HI 96813-9998, tel. 808/524-5050, fax 808/523-1906); Houston (1990 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 800, Houston, TX 77056-9998, tel. 713/629-9131, fax 713/622-6924); Los Angeles (611 N. Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90004, tel. 213/469-4300, fax 213/469-9176); New York (International Bldg., 636 Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10111-0050, tel. 212/245-4000, fax 212/265-4917); San Francisco (1 Bush St., San Francisco, CA 94104, tel. 415/362-6160, fax 415/986-5440); Washington (Australian Embassy, 1601 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20036-4673, tel. 202/797-3222, fax 202/797-3168).

Canadian Citizens

Canadians need a valid passport to enter Australia for stays of up to 90 days. Children under 16 may be included on a parent's passport but must have their own to travel alone. For visa application forms, contact the nearest Australian Consulate General: Ottawa (Australian High Commission, 50 O'Connor St., Suite 710, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 6L2, tel. 613/236-0841); Toronto (175 Bloor St. E, Suite 314, Toronto, Ontario M4W 3R8, tel. 416/323-1155); Vancouver (World Trade Center Office Complex, 999 Canada Pl., Suite 480, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3E1, tel. 604/684-1177).

U.K. Citizens

Citizens of the United Kingdom need a valid passport to enter Australia for stays of up to 90 days. Children under 16 may travel on an accompanying parent's passport. Australian visa application forms are available from most travel agents and in the Australian Tourist Commission's brochure, "Australia, A Traveler’s Guide." You may also apply in person at the Australian High Commission (Australia House, Strand, London WC2B 4LA, tel. 0171/379-4334) or at the Australian consulates in Manchester and Edinburgh.

Embassies and Consulates

U.S. Consulate General
19-29 Martin Pl., Level 59, tel. 02/9373-9200. Weekdays 8:30-12:30
British Consulate General
Gateway Building, 1 Macquarie Pl., Level 16, tel. 02/9247-7521. Weekdays 10-4:30
Canadian Consulate General
111 Harrington St., Level 5, tel. 02/9364-3000. Weekdays 8:30-4:30
New Zealand Consulate General
1 Alfred St., Level 14, Circular Quay, tel. 02/9247-1999. Weekdays 10-4

CUSTOMS & DUTIES

Australia has strict laws prohibiting or restricting the import of weapons and firearms. Animals and certain foodstuffs are subject to quarantine. Antidrug laws are strictly enforced, and penalties are severe. Nonresidents over 18 years of age may bring in 250 cigarettes, or 250 grams of cigars or tobacco, and 1 liter of liquor, provided this is carried with them. Other taxable goods to the value of $400 for adults and $200 for children may be included in personal baggage duty-free.

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