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Updated: 11 Jul 2022

Getting a foreign visa

Updated: 11 Jul 2022

Foreign governments often require you to get a visa before they let you enter. This page provides general advice and information about visas overseas.

Updated: 24 Dec 2019

Partnerships

Updated: 24 Dec 2019

We work closely with a range of government and not for profit partners to prepare our advice, and to promote Smartraveller.

Updated: 10 Jan 2023

Certificates of No Impediment (CNI) to Marriage

Updated: 10 Jan 2023

If you're going overseas to get married, you may need a Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage (CNI) to prove you're free to marry.

Updated: 07 Feb 2023

Going overseas to study

Updated: 07 Feb 2023

Studying overseas can be exciting and rewarding. Whether you're doing a quick school trip or an extended university exchange, it's important to be prepared.

Updated: 07 Feb 2023

Advice for dual nationals

Updated: 07 Feb 2023

Many Australians hold two or more nationalities. If you're travelling to the country of your other nationality, find out how your citizenship can impact you.

Updated: 13 Feb 2023

Reducing the risk of sexual assault and harassment

Updated: 13 Feb 2023

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

Updated: 24 Feb 2023

Notarial services (legalising documents) overseas

Updated: 24 Feb 2023

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

Updated: 05 Jun 2023

Documents we can legalise

Updated: 05 Jun 2023

Foreign authorities may request a document to be issued with an Apostille or an Authentication certificate before they will accept it. This is called ‘legalisation’.

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The Australian Government provides 24-hour consular emergency assistance.

+61 2 6261 3305 from overseas

1300 555 135 from within Australia

For how we can help you overseas see the Consular Services Charter.

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For non-urgent enquiries, or to provide feedback on consular services that you've recently received, contact us online.

For information on notarial services, email legalisations.australia@dfat.gov.au

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