Most Australians have a great time overseas, however, sometimes things don't go as planned. See our page for general advice when things go wrong overseas.

We deliver a range of consular services for Australians overseas. These include travel advice, notarial services, passports, consular support and crisis response.

Foreign governments often require you to get a visa before they let you enter. This page provides general advice and information about visas overseas.

Find out what to do if you're travelling overseas and there's a demonstration nearby. Learn how, where and when to get help.

Find out what to do if you're travelling overseas and there's been an earthquake nearby. Learn how and where to get help.

Crises that affect a large number of Australians overseas usually require a response beyond our normal consular services.

We work closely with a range of government and not for profit partners to prepare our advice, and to promote Smartraveller.