This page will help you understand the risks and take appropriate precautions before you head out on the water.

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

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

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.

The Australian Government can provide some notarial services. The services we provide depends if requested in Australia or overseas. We charge fees for our service.

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’.

Read our advice on COVID-19, including leaving Australia, trying to get home, arriving in Australia and staying overseas.

Before you go on a cruise, make sure you take steps to be prepared, and reduce your risks of things going wrong.