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

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

We deliver a range of consular services for Australians overseas. These include travel advice, notarial services, passports, consular support and crisis response.

You may get sick from infectious diseases or other health conditions overseas. Find out what vaccinations and other preventative measures can help.

Foreign governments often require you to get a visa before they let you enter. This page provides general advice and information about visas overseas.

This page explains our travel advisories for destinations, how we develop and update our travel advisories and what each advice level means in travel advisories.

Getting medical assistance overseas can be challenging and expensive, especially in an emergency. Read our advice on what to do when when you need help.