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Updated: 26 Nov 2019

Someone is missing overseas

Updated: 26 Nov 2019

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

Updated: 19 Dec 2019

Getting a foreign visa

Updated: 19 Dec 2019

Foreign governments often require you to get a visa before they let you enter. This page provides general advice and information about visas overseas.

Updated: 30 Nov 2019

Terrorism

Updated: 30 Nov 2019

Terrorism remains a threat to Australians living and travelling overseas. Before you travel overseas, it's important to understand the risk of terrorism worldwide.

Updated: 14 Nov 2019

Staying safe when there's demonstrations or civil unrest

Updated: 14 Nov 2019

Civil unrest is conflict between different groups of people living in the same country. It can be peaceful or violent. Read more to learn how to stay safe in if there is civil unrest while you're travelling.

Updated: 28 Nov 2019

Visas and entry requirements in Europe and the Schengen area

Updated: 28 Nov 2019

This page has general information on visa waiver agreements with European countries.

Updated: 13 Nov 2019

There's a demonstration or civil unrest

Updated: 13 Nov 2019

Find out what to do if you're travelling overseas and there's a demonstration nearby. Learn how, where and when to get help.

Updated: 13 Nov 2019

There's been an earthquake or tsunami

Updated: 13 Nov 2019

Find out what to do if you're travelling overseas and there's been an earthquake nearby. Learn how and where to get help.

Updated: 13 Nov 2019

There's been a terrorist situation

Updated: 13 Nov 2019

Find out what to do if you're travelling overseas there's been a terrorist attack in or near your location. Learn how to stay safe, avoid danger, and get help.

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