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

The better prepared you are, the safer and more enjoyable your travel will be.

Understand the local laws of the country you're visiting and the Australians laws that still apply to you when overseas

Read our general advice on reducing your risk of being assaulted. See practical tips on staying safe and avoiding danger.

Read more about the legislative protections designed to prevent child sex offences abroad.

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.

If you're going overseas to get married, you may need a Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage (CNI) to prove you're free to marry.

If you're travelling overseas for (or during) a major cultural, sporting or religious event, you may need to take extra precautions.