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.

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

This brochure is designed to provide information to help you understand what consular staff in Australia and overseas can do to assist during this difficult time.

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