Before you go overseas, be aware of some of the common scams that happen to travellers. Take steps to minimise your risk.

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

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.

If you, or someone you know, is a victim of a crime overseas, you may need urgent support. We've prepared these pages with advice for what to do.

Read what to do if you're overseas and have been scammed. Know what to do and where to get help.

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