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Theft and robbery

There’s plenty you can do to reduce the risk of theft, muggings and robberies when you travel.

Travelling by air

Aviation safety and maintenance standards vary throughout the world. This page can help you make informed decisions about which airline to travel with.

Getting around

Explore these pages for general advice to help have a safe and hassle-free journey while you are getting around.

Carrying or using drugs

Never buy, use or travel with illegal drugs when overseas.

Child sex offences

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

Reciprocal health care agreements

Australia has reciprocal health care agreements with 11 countries. These countries provide some emergency care to Australians.

CHOICE travel insurance buying guide

If you're leaving Australia, travel insurance is just as essential as your passport. The CHOICE buying guide makes finding the right travel insurance easy.

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.