Understand the local laws of the country you're visiting and the Australians laws that still apply to you when overseas

Never buy, use or travel with illegal drugs when overseas.

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

A community hub for Smartraveller information and advice in Thai (ภาษาไทย).

A community hub for Smartraveller information and advice in Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt).

If you're leaving Australia, travel insurance is just as essential as your passport. The CHOICE buying guide makes finding the right travel insurance easy.

Piracy is a major issue around the world. Explore this page to learn about high risk areas for piracy, how to reduce your risk and where to get help.

Read general travel advice in Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) before you go. Learn about laws, entry requirements, insurance, dual citizenship, travelling with children, getting help overseas and more.