COVID-19: stay informed
Australians living in Malta and Tunisia, important information for travellers and residents.
The Australian Government provides emergency 24 hour consular assistance. If you are an Australian citizen requiring urgent consular assistance,
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call the chancery switchboard on +356 2133 8201
If we cannot take your call you will be provided the option to be transferred to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's 24 hour Consular Operations Centre in Canberra
Call the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's 24 hour Consular Operations Centre directly on:
- +61 2 6261 3305 from overseas
- 1300 555 135 from within Australia
- +61 421 269 080 for SMS
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