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.

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

A community hub for Smartraveller information and advice in Simplified Chinese (中文 简体).

A community hub for Smartraveller information and advice in Thai (ภาษาไทย).

A community hub for Smartraveller information and advice in Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt).

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.

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.