Before you go overseas, be aware of some of the common scams that happen to travellers. Take steps to minimise your risk.

Read more about the legislative protections designed to prevent child sex offences abroad.

If you, or someone you know, is a victim of a crime overseas, you may need urgent support. We've prepared these pages with advice for what to do.

Read what to do if you're overseas and have been scammed. Know what to do and where to get help.

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

There is an ongoing threat of kidnapping in many parts of the world. Explore this page to learn about reducing the risk of kidnapping, before you go.

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.

A marriage must be entered into with the full and free consent of both people. Learn more about forced marriage.