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

Australia has reciprocal health care agreements with 11 countries. These countries provide some emergency care to Australians.

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

This brochure is designed to provide information to help you understand what consular staff in Australia and overseas can do to assist during this difficult time.

If you're leaving Australia, travel insurance is just as essential as your passport. The CHOICE buying guide makes finding the right travel insurance easy.

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

Explore this page for information about staying safe and secure during the Hajj pilgrimage in Makkah (Mecca).

Ramadan is the most important month on the Islamic calendar. Explore this page to learn local laws and customs during Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr, after Ramadan.