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

Before you go overseas, be aware of some of the common scams that happen to travellers. Take steps to minimise your risk.

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

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.

Studying overseas can be exciting and rewarding. Whether you're doing a quick school trip or an extended university exchange, it's important to be prepared.

When death happens overseas it can be difficult. During this time, consular staff will do what we can to assist you. However, there are limits to our help.

Death overseas is always a possibility. Even for people who are fit and healthy. Sometimes, things just go wrong.

Before you go on a cruise, make sure you take steps to be prepared, and reduce your risks of things going wrong.