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

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

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

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

If you're going overseas to get married, you may need a Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage (CNI) to prove you're free to marry.

Before you go on a cruise, make sure you take steps to be prepared, and reduce your risks of things going wrong.

This page will help you understand the risks and take appropriate precautions before you head out on the water.