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Medication and medical equipment

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

Earthquakes and tsunamis

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

Staying safe when there's a natural disaster

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

There's a severe weather incident

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.