Armed conflict can escalate rapidly, making the security situation volatile and becoming a threat to your safety. Read our advice on how to stay safe.

Australian laws apply to acts of female genital mutilation overseas as well as domestically.

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.

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.

Find out what to do if you’re travelling overseas there's a disaster, terrorist incident, demonstration or other crisis nearby.

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

A disaster can happen anywhere, anytime. However, some destinations experience certain types of natural disasters more often.