The Consular Services Charter outlines the consular services and assistance provided by the Australian Government to travellers overseas. Read the Charter to understand how we can and can't help.
Stay safe with the latest travel advice
Everything you need to know before you go
Search Smartraveller
Travel Advice for Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands announced an outbreak of dengue fever on Majuro Atoll. Protect yourself against mosquito bites and use insect repellent.
Notarial services
Do you need a document legalised, or a Certificate of No Impediment for your upcoming marriage? The Australian Government can provide some notarial services.
Travel insurance
If you're going overseas, travel insurance is as important as a passport. If you can't afford travel insurance, you can't afford to travel. Read our advice, and download the CHOICE travel insurance guide before you go.
News and updates
On 26 August, there was major flash flooding and a mudslide in Rasuwa District near the Nepal-China border, and in Tibet in China
Telling a loved one they're being scammed is a hard conversation. But it could save them from serious consequences.
If you’re thinking about going overseas for medical, dental or cosmetic treatment, do your research. Know the risks and make sure you have the right insurance before you go.
Over the next few days, we will be working to make the information on Smartraveller easier to navigate.
Travel advice explained
Learn what our advice levels mean and how we decide what level to apply to each destination.
Passport services
With passport demand on the rise, don't leave your application to the last minute.
Allow a minimum of six weeks to get a new passport or renew one.
Before you go...
Subscribe for updates
Sign up to receive travel advice updates for your destination direct to your email, or manage your current subscription preferences.