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Medication and medical equipment

Read our general advice for Australians planning to travel overseas with medications or medical equipment.

Reducing the risk of assault

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

Reciprocal health care agreements

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

Notarial services (legalising documents) overseas

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

Partnerships

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

Brexit – Implications for Australian travellers

From 1 February 2020, the UK is no longer a member of the EU ('Brexit'). There will be a transition period until 31 December 2020, while the EU and UK negotiate new arrangements. If you are an Australian living or working in, or travelling to, the UK or the EU nothing will change in the transition period during 2020, including visa arrangements. This also applies to Australian-British dual nationals.

I've been assaulted overseas

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

Notarial services

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.