Read our general advice for Australians planning to travel overseas with medications or medical equipment.

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

Civil unrest is conflict between different groups of people living in the same country. It can be peaceful or violent. Read more to learn how to stay safe in if there is civil unrest while you're travelling.

Learn what to do if you're worried about the welfare of an Australian overseas. See advice and information about missing persons.

You may get sick from infectious diseases or other health conditions overseas. Find out what vaccinations and other preventative measures can help.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade provides notarial services overseas. We deliver these services through our embassies and consulates.

We work closely with a range of government and not for profit partners to prepare our advice, and to promote Smartraveller.