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.

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

Australians love sport and adventure, both locally and overseas. Make sure you’re informed and prepared before you go.

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

The Australian Government delivers passport services for Australians through the Australian Passport Office. Read more about passports in Australia and overseas.

Australians love to travel, and love adventure.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade provides notarial services overseas. We deliver these services through our embassies and consulates.

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