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

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

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

Read general travel advice for your community, in your language.

A community hub for Smartraveller information and advice in Arabic (العربية).

A community hub for Smartraveller information and advice in Simplified Chinese (中文 简体).

A community hub for Smartraveller information and advice in Traditional Chinese (中文繁體).

A community hub for Smartraveller information and advice in Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia).