Information and general advice on travelling with children, children travelling without both parents, child custody and international child abduction.
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Updated: 14 Sep 2021
Updated: 14 Sep 2021
Today we acknowledge the 20th anniversary of 9/11. On that day nearly 3,000 innocent people died, including 10 Australians, in the most devastating terrorist attack in the US. Terrorists continue to carry out attacks around the world. Terrorists may target places associated with foreigners or Westerners.
Updated: 11 May 2021
Updated: 11 May 2021
Read more about the legislative protections designed to prevent child sex offences abroad.
Updated: 20 Apr 2021
Updated: 20 Apr 2021
We deliver a range of consular services for Australians overseas. These include travel advice, notarial services, passports, consular support and crisis response.
Updated: 14 Nov 2019
Updated: 14 Nov 2019
In many countries age, gender and sexual preferences can pose challenges. Understanding the culture and laws in your destination will help things go smoothly.
Updated: 12 Dec 2022
Updated: 12 Dec 2022
This page explains our travel advisories for destinations, how we develop and update our travel advisories and what each advice level means in travel advisories.
Updated: 26 Oct 2022
Updated: 26 Oct 2022
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.