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Passport services

The Australian Government delivers passport services for Australians through the Australian Passport Office. Read more about passports in Australia and overseas.

Who you are: Advice for different types of travellers

In many countries age, gender and sexual preferences can pose challenges. Understanding the culture and laws in your destination will help things go smoothly.

Getting a foreign visa

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

Fact sheet: Death overseas

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.

Brexit – Implications for Australian travellers

From 1 February 2020, the UK is no longer a member of the EU ('Brexit'). There will be a transition period until 31 December 2020, while the EU and UK negotiate new arrangements. If you are an Australian living or working in, or travelling to, the UK or the EU nothing will change in the transition period during 2020, including visa arrangements. This also applies to Australian-British dual nationals.

Competition

What happens if you die overseas and how you can prepare

Death overseas is always a possibility. Even for people who are fit and healthy. Sometimes, things just go wrong.

Someone has died overseas

When death happens overseas it can be difficult. During this time, consular staff will do what we can to assist you. However, there are limits to our help.