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Updated: 22 Aug 2022

Advice for school leavers (schoolies)

Updated: 22 Aug 2022

Aussie school leavers love to go overseas to celebrate the end of their studies. Our tips will help keep you safe.

Updated: 01 Jul 2022

Travelling with children

Updated: 01 Jul 2022

Information and general advice on travelling with children, children travelling without both parents, child custody and international child abduction.

Updated: 03 Jun 2021

COVID-19和旅行 (Chinese Traditional)

Updated: 03 Jun 2021

由於2019冠狀病毒病(COVID-19)令國際旅遊受到重大干擾,如果您計劃到海外旅行或目前正身處海外,請確保預早計劃及了解所有風險。

Updated: 14 Nov 2019

Who you are: Advice for different types of travellers

Updated: 14 Nov 2019

In many countries age, gender and sexual preferences can pose challenges. Understanding the culture and laws in your destination will help things go smoothly.

Updated: 12 Dec 2022

Going overseas for international surrogacy

Updated: 12 Dec 2022

Information for Australians going overseas for surrogacy. Learn about types of arrangements, laws, citizenship and visas.

Updated: 26 Oct 2022

Advice for pregnant travellers

Updated: 26 Oct 2022

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.

Updated: 22 Aug 2022

領事服務 憲章 (Chinese Traditional)

Updated: 22 Aug 2022

Understand how and when the Australian Government can help overseas. Read the Consular Services Charter in Traditional Chinese (領事服務 憲章).

Updated: 16 Dec 2022

Advice for women travellers

Updated: 16 Dec 2022

All travellers face risks overseas. In certain countries or cultures, women face greater risks than men and may be more vulnerable.

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The Australian Government provides 24-hour consular emergency assistance.

+61 2 6261 3305 from overseas

1300 555 135 from within Australia

For how we can help you overseas see the Consular Services Charter.

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