Information on biosecurity processes and border controls that follow your arrival in Australia.

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

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

The Australian Government can provide some notarial services. The services we provide depends if requested in Australia or overseas. We charge fees for our service.

Many Australians hold two or more nationalities. If you're travelling to the country of your other nationality, find out how your citizenship can impact you.

Foreign authorities may request a document to be issued with an Apostille or an Authentication certificate before they will accept it. This is called ‘legalisation’.

Read our advice on COVID-19, including leaving Australia, trying to get home, arriving in Australia and staying overseas.