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

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.

Before you go overseas, be aware of some of the common scams that happen to travellers. Take steps to minimise your risk.

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

We deliver a range of consular services for Australians overseas. These include travel advice, notarial services, passports, consular support and crisis response.

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, or someone you know, is a victim of a crime overseas, you may need urgent support. We've prepared these pages with advice for what to do.