Read our general advice for Australians planning to travel overseas with medications or medical equipment.

This page explains our travel advisories for destinations, how we develop and update our travel advisories and what each advice level means in travel advisories. It also explains the difference between our travel advice and the COVID-19 related travel bans.

When you go overseas, you may be exposed to a range of infectious diseases. Before you go, learn about the health risks in your destination and see your doctor.

If you're travelling overseas for (or during) a major cultural, sporting or religious event, you may need to take extra precautions.

Sexual assault and harassment can happen anywhere to anyone. Read this page to learn more about preventing sexual assault when travelling.

Australia has reciprocal health care agreements with 11 countries. These countries provide some emergency care to Australians.

Information on biosecurity processes and border controls that follow your arrival in Australia.

We deliver a range of consular services for Australians overseas. These include travel advice, notarial services, passports, consular support and crisis response.