If you're pregnant and planning to travel overseas, research your destination before you go. Being informed about the risks will help you manage them.
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Browse destinationsInformation for Australians going overseas for surrogacy. Learn about types of arrangements, laws, citizenship and visas.
Explore this page for information about staying safe and secure during the Hajj pilgrimage in Makkah (Mecca).
Ramadan is the most important month on the Islamic calendar. Explore this page to learn local laws and customs during Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr, after Ramadan.
Learn more about avoiding sexual assault overseas, what to do if you've been assault and how we can help.
Information and general advice on travelling with children, children travelling without both parents, child custody and international child abduction.
All travellers face risks overseas. In certain countries or cultures, women face greater risks than men and may be more vulnerable.
If you're travelling overseas for (or during) a major cultural, sporting or religious event, you may need to take extra precautions.