Aviation safety and maintenance standards vary throughout the world. This page can help you make informed decisions about which airline to travel with.

Explore these pages for general advice to help have a safe and hassle-free journey while you are getting around.

If you're arrested or jailed overseas, you have the right to contact the Australian Government.

Learn what to do if you're worried about the welfare of an Australian overseas. See advice and information about missing persons.

Most Australians have a great time overseas, however, sometimes things don't go as planned. See our page for general advice when things go wrong overseas.

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.

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