Victoria travel advice

Explore our complete guide to Victoria with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Victoria.

Victoria travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to Victoria with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

Victoria - quick facts
Flight time✝ 22 hours
Time difference UK +10 hours
Language(s) English
Currency Australian Dollar
Electricity I plug (230V)
Driving side Left
Visa✝ Yes

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Victoria tourist information

✝ = Typical flight time from the UK and visa requirements for UK travellers.

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Victoria weather

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Victoria travel advice

Check the latest travel advice on visiting Victoria from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Victoria.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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Victoria travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Victoria with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Victoria, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Victoria covid live updates

Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Victoria with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.

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Victoria FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Victoria including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Australia?

You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Australia. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.

What is the flight time to Victoria from the UK?

The flight time to Victoria from the UK is typically 22 hours.

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What is the time difference between Victoria and the UK?

The time difference between Victoria and the UK is UK time+10 hours.

What is the main language spoken in Victoria?

The main language spoken in Victoria is English.

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What is the currency in Victoria?

The currency in Victoria is the Australian Dollar (AUD).

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Which plugs are used in Victoria?

Victoria uses electrical plug type I (230 Volts).

Which side of the road do they drive on in Victoria?

They drive on the left side of the road in Victoria.

Find out more about driving in Australia with International Drivers Association*.

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Do you need a visa for Victoria?

Yes, UK passport holders do need a visa to enter Victoria.

Check Victoria visa requirements for all passport holders with iVisa.com*.

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