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

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

If you're leaving Australia, travel insurance is just as essential as your passport. The CHOICE buying guide makes finding the right travel insurance easy.

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.

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

Read general travel advice in Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) 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.