Browse our general advice pages on a range of travel topics, to learn what you need to know before you go.

This page provides mature travellers with information to prepare for a hassle-free journey. Properly preparing before you travel will help you have a safe trip.

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

The Australian Government can provide some notarial services. The services we provide depends if requested in Australia or overseas. We charge fees for our service.

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

No matter who you are, where you're going and what you're doing, get travel insurance. Learn how to choose a policy that's right for you.

This page provides general advice about what to do if you find out an Australian friend or family member has been kidnapped overseas.

Foreign authorities may request a document to be issued with an Apostille or an Authentication certificate before they will accept it. This is called ‘legalisation’.