Visas, Insurance and Vaccinations

With a few exceptions, you will have to buy a visa. We will give you the relevant documents and advice. Currently, prices for three months vary from $50 to $200 according to destination.

Projects Abroad prices include insurance cover for your outward and return journeys and throughout your placement.

Cover includes medical and emergency travel expenses, luggage and personal effects, money, personal accident, cancellation and curtailment, rescue and assistance, legal expenses, hijack and travel delay.

Cover becomes effective once full payment has been received.

Extra leisure travel insurance can also be arranged for an additional premium. You might need this if you're extending your travel afterwards.

We advise you to consult your GP or health center for up-to-date information about vaccinations. Since we are not medical experts, our advice on vaccinations and other medical matters can only be informal.

CountryApprox visa/entry/exit costs (in AU$ unless specified)Comments
Argentina$100no visa required for up to 90 days. Entry tax.
Bolivia$30Psych test required. Permits granted for 30 or 60 days. Can be renewed at no cost.
Brazil$100cheaper to apply in person. Visa can be extended in country at no cost (not sure about visa extension cost)
CambodiaUS$55obtain 1 month business visa at airport. Exit fee at airport upon departure applies. Extend visa in country US$45 1 month. US$75 3 months. **in US currency**
China$50-$100letter of invitation required, express processing fees apply.
Costa Rica no visa required for up to 3 months. Gain new visa by either briefly going to Nicaragua or extend visa in country by paying $ 65
Ethiopia$55Business visa required
Fiji no visa required
Ghana$2003 month extension US$60. express processing $40
India$93visa application centre in each capital city of Australia
Jamaica$230no visa required for up to 90 days. Over 30 days need work permit exemption fee. police check required.
Mexico not required
Moldova$120 to $500closest embassy in UK - passport must be couriered. (Alternative: apply in person in Romania.) health check needed.
Mongolia$180different requirements depending on length of stay
Morocco$0not required. Gain extra 90 days by briefly leaving country.
MozambiqueUS$2530 day single entry. Renewed by briefly leaving country - visa fee applies each time
Nepal$65 to $175can be extended in country for same fees as original visas.
PeruUS$30.25visa not required up to 183 days. Exit fee.
Romania$80no visa required for up to 90 days. Health and police check required
Senegal$400 to $500applications must be sent to Senegalese embassy in Kuala Lumpur (visa costs approx $20)
South Africa$0 to $70no visa required up to 90 days, extension costs $70
Sri Lanka$0-$120up to 30 days no visa required.
Tanzania$215volunteer work permit required in country
Thailand$0 to $250up to 30 days no visa required. Health check excluding prohibited diseases required for longer stays.
Togo$50 - 1207 day visa on arrival at airport - extended in country up to 3 months
Vietnam$75single entry, 1 month