Dual national Australian citizens are required to enter and leave Australia on an Australian passport.

This applies to all Australian citizens regardless of whether they currently hold an Australian passport or not. 

Dual citizens travelling to Australia on a foreign passport may experience issues and delays. For example, airlines may not allow an individual to board a plane to Australia without an Australian passport.

Further information can be found on the following websites:

• Dual nationals leaving and returning to Australia. Which passport should you use? | Australian Passport Office
• Advice for dual nationals | Smartraveller 
• Travel documents (abf.gov.au)
• Travelling as a dual citizen (homeaffairs.gov.au)

It is important that you check your Australian Passport is valid (not expired) on the day of your arrival into Australia.

It does not need to have six-month remaining validity to enter Australia unless you are passing through a third country who requires it. If you are travelling to a different country (including returning to the Netherlands) we recommend you review the entry/exit requirements on Australia's Homepage | Smartraveller.

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Information about bringing medication into Australia can be found via the Therapeutic Goods Administration at Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) or the Office of Drug Control at Office of Drug Control (ODC) or by contacting TGA at [email protected] or phone +61 2 6289 4124.

Please note that the Australian Embassy in the Netherlands is unable to assist with medication enquiries or endorse/stamp any medical certificates.

There are various rules and restrictions on what you can and cannot send or take with you to Australia. Can you bring it in

You will also need to know what you can and cannot bring into Australia, knowing the duty-free concession limits and what to experience when travelling through Australian airports and seaports. Entering Australia (homeaffairs.gov.au)

Information concerning the requirements for driving on foreign licenses within each State or Territory of Australia can be found at Overseas Drivers | Austroads

The Tourist Refund Scheme enables you to claim a refund, subject to certain conditions, of the goods and services tax (GST) and wine equalisation tax (WET) that you pay on goods you buy in Australia.

If you are a Dutch citizen in need of assistance while in Australia you may wish to contact either the Netherlands' Embassy or Consulates located around the country. Nationals of other countries can consult the comprehensive lists of Embassies and Consular representatives in Australia.