Learn how to stay safe and avoid danger if you're travelling to a country where earthquakes are common.

A disaster can happen anywhere, anytime. However, some destinations experience certain types of natural disasters more often.

What to do if you're travelling overseas and there's been a hurricane, tornado or other severe weather incident in or near your location.

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

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

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

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 Arabic (العربية) before you go. Learn about laws, entry requirements, insurance, dual citizenship, travelling with children, getting help overseas and more.