Location: Victoria
Event: Lockdown in metropolitan Melbourne, Victoria extended for another seven days. The Victorian government announced on August 11, 2021, that the lockdown for metropolitan Melbourne would be extended for another seven days, through 11:59 pm on Thursday, August 19, 2021.
The restrictions require staying at home except for when engaged in essential activities. When outside the home, residents will be required to wear masks. For more information, please see https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus.
The U.S. Consulate General in Melbourne will be closed for routine in-person consular services during this time. U.S. citizens in need of critical emergency services should contact MelbourneACS@state.gov.
Actions to Take:
- Consult the CDC website for the most up-to-date information.
- Visit the COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov for the latest information.
- Check with your airlines, cruise lines, or travel operators regarding any updated information about your travel plans and/or restrictions.
- Have a plan to depart from Australia that does not rely on U.S. government assistance.
- Visit our Embassy webpage on COVID-19 for information on conditions in Australia.
- Visit the State Department’s website on the latest international travel restrictions.
- Visit the Department of Homeland Security’s website on COVID-19-related fraud.
Assistance:
- U.S. Consulate General, Melbourne, Australia
553 St. Kilda Road
Melbourne, VIC 3004
Telephone: (03) 9526-5900
Email: MelbourneACS@state.gov
Website: https://au.usembassy.gov/ - State Department – Consular Affairs: 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
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