Australia

Population:

22.5 million

Money:

Australian Dollars. One A$ is worth approximately 60p. It is easy to exchange money or use ATMs to withdraw A$ in cities but is worth thinking about how much you might need for trips further afield as there will not be much opportunity to get extra cash.

Language:

Australia has no official language but English is spoken throughout.

Dialling codes:

Dial +61 for Australia. Area codes are single digits; Sydney and Canberra numbers begin with 2, Melbourne and Hobart with 3, Perth, Darwin and Adelaide all start with 8 and Brisbane with a 7. Australian mobile numbers begin with 4.

Entry:

Travellers from the UK must have a tourist visa. Short Stay visas allow a stay of up to three months, and Long Stay visas allow a stay of up to 12 months. Those under 31 who are looking to explore Australia for a longer period of time can apply for a Working Holiday visa, giving you the right to partake in casual work for up to six months at a time. This visa lasts 12 months but can be extended for another 12 if you have spent at least three months as a seasonal worker.

Current Foreign Office Advice for Australia