This page provides general tips on travelling as a backpacker. Explore this page for general advice about planning your trip.
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Australians love sport and adventure, both locally and overseas. Make sure you’re informed and prepared before you go.
In many countries age, gender and sexual preferences can pose challenges. Understanding the culture and laws in your destination will help things go smoothly.
Foreign governments often require you to get a visa before they let you enter. This page provides general advice and information about visas overseas.
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Information for Australians going overseas for surrogacy. Learn about types of arrangements, laws, citizenship and visas.
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.