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Going overseas for sports and adventure

Australians love sport and adventure, both locally and overseas. Make sure you’re informed and prepared before you go.

Reciprocal health care agreements

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

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.

Advice for your planned activities

Australians love to travel, and love adventure.

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.

Going overseas for international surrogacy

Information for Australians going overseas for surrogacy. Learn about types of arrangements, laws, citizenship and visas.

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.

Going overseas to adopt a child

Many Australians adopt children from other countries. There are legal implications surrounding overseas adoptions both in Australia and in the child's country.