The better prepared you are, the safer and more enjoyable your travel will be.

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

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.

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.

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 if there is civil unrest while you're travelling.

There’s plenty you can do to reduce the risk of theft, muggings and robberies when you travel.

Many Australians adopt children from other countries. There are legal implications surrounding overseas adoptions both in Australia and in the child's country.

Sexual assault and harassment can happen anywhere to anyone. Read this page to learn more about preventing sexual assault when travelling.