Information and general advice on travelling with children, children travelling without both parents, child custody and international child abduction.

The better prepared you are, the safer and more enjoyable your travel will be.

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

Before you go overseas, be aware of some of the common scams that happen to travellers. Take steps to minimise your risk.

Read more about the legislative protections designed to prevent child sex offences abroad.

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

If you're pregnant and planning to travel overseas, research your destination before you go. Being informed about the risks will help you manage them.

If you, or someone you know, is a victim of a crime overseas, you may need urgent support. We've prepared these pages with advice for what to do.