Australians love sport and adventure, both locally and overseas. Make sure you’re informed and prepared before you go.

Australians love to travel, and love adventure.

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

Piracy is a major issue around the world. Explore this page to learn about high risk areas for piracy, how to reduce your risk and where to get help.

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

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

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.

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