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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.

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.

中文繁體 (Chinese Traditional)

A community hub for Smartraveller information and advice in Traditional Chinese (中文繁體).

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.

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