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Carrying or using drugs

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

Arrested or jailed overseas

If you're arrested or jailed overseas, you have the right to contact the Australian Government.

Someone is missing overseas

Learn what to do if you're worried about the welfare of an Australian overseas. See advice and information about missing persons.

When things go wrong overseas

Most Australians have a great time overseas, however, sometimes things don't go as planned. See our page for general advice when things go wrong 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.

Saran perjalanan umum (Indonesian)

Read general travel advice in Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia) before you go. Learn about laws, entry requirements, insurance, dual citizenship, travelling with children, getting help overseas and more.

一般旅行建議 (Chinese Traditional)

Read general travel advice in Traditional Chinese (中文) before you go. Learn about laws, entry requirements, insurance, dual citizenship, travelling with children, getting help overseas and more.