Staying safe and healthy overseas

Find everything you need to reduce your risk of illness during and after travel.


Research your destination and any health or safety risks.


Speak to your GP or pharmacist about health risks and vaccination.


Get vaccinated. Plan ahead, as some can take a few weeks to be effective.


Pack enough medication in your carry-on with a doctor's note explaining what it's for.


Get travel insurance - no matter where you're going.​​

After returning home

Monitor your health and take steps to help prevent the spread of illness if you become unwell. Some infections may not cause symptoms until after your holiday has ended.

See a doctor promptly if you develop:

  • cold or flu symptoms, such as runny nose, sore throat, cough or fever
  • gastro symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea or fever.

Always tell your healthcare provider where you have travelled.​​​​

For the cruise industry

NSW Health advice for domestic and international cruise vessels, including:

  • testing
  • infectious disease reporting
  • outbreak management
  • safety requirements.

Advice for the cruise industry

Current as at: Monday 24 August 2026
Contact page owner: NSW Health