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

Read our general advice on reducing your risk of being assaulted. See practical tips on staying safe and avoiding danger.

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

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

Read general travel advice for your community, in your language.

Ramadan is the most important month on the Islamic calendar. Explore this page to learn local laws and customs during Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr, after Ramadan.

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

Assault and violence can happen to anyone, anywhere. Read this page for advice on what to do immediately after an assault while travelling.