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.

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

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

A community hub for Smartraveller information and advice in Traditional Chinese (中文繁體).

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

This brochure is designed to provide information to help you understand what consular staff in Australia and overseas can do to assist during this difficult time.

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.