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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.

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.

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.

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一般旅行建議 (Chinese Traditional)

Read general travel advice in Traditional Chinese (中文) before you go. Learn about laws, entry requirements, insurance, dual citizenship, travelling with children, getting help overseas and more.