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Medication and medical equipment

Read our general advice for Australians planning to travel overseas with medications or medical equipment.

Reducing the risk of assault

Read our general advice on reducing your risk of being assaulted. See practical tips on staying safe and avoiding danger.

Australia's biosecurity and border controls

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

Vaccinations and preventative health

You may get sick from infectious diseases or other health conditions overseas. Find out what vaccinations and other preventative measures can help.

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.

Notarial services (legalising documents) overseas

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

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.

I've been assaulted overseas

Assault and violence can happen to anyone, anywhere. Read this page for advice on what to do immediately after an assault while travelling.