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Reducing the risk of sexual assault and harassment

Sexual assault and harassment can happen anywhere to anyone. Read this page to learn more about preventing sexual assault when travelling.

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.

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.

Trying to get home

Advice for Australians overseas who are trying to return home to Australia.

COVID-19: Staying overseas

Advice for Australians staying overseas, including questions on whether to stay overseas or return to Australia, and travelling to other countries and within countries.

Travel zones

Travel zones are routes of travel that have eased COVID-19 border restrictions, either in Australia, in the destination, or both.

Notarial services

The Australian Government can provide some notarial services. The services we provide depends if requested in Australia or overseas. We charge fees for our service.