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Advice for school leavers (schoolies)

Aussie school leavers love to go overseas to celebrate the end of their studies. Our tips will help keep you safe.

Travelling with children

Information and general advice on travelling with children, children travelling without both parents, child custody and international child abduction.

Who you are: Advice for different types of travellers

In many countries age, gender and sexual preferences can pose challenges. Understanding the culture and laws in your destination will help things go smoothly.

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.

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.

Advice for women travellers

All travellers face risks overseas. In certain countries or cultures, women face greater risks than men and may be more vulnerable.

Reducing the risk of kidnapping

There is an ongoing threat of kidnapping in many parts of the world. Explore this page to learn about reducing the risk of kidnapping, before you go.

Someone has been kidnapped

This page provides general advice about what to do if you find out an Australian friend or family member has been kidnapped overseas.