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Theft and robbery

There’s plenty you can do to reduce the risk of theft, muggings and robberies when you travel.

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.

Carrying or using drugs

Never buy, use or travel with illegal drugs when overseas.

Child sex offences

Read more about the legislative protections designed to prevent child sex offences abroad.

Australia's biosecurity and border controls

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

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.

Fact sheet: Death overseas

This brochure is designed to provide information to help you understand what consular staff in Australia and overseas can do to assist during this difficult time.

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.