Terrorism remains a threat to Australians living and travelling overseas. Before you travel overseas, it's important to understand the risk of terrorism worldwide.

A disaster can happen anywhere, anytime. However, some destinations experience certain types of natural disasters more often.

What to do if you're travelling overseas and there's been a hurricane, tornado or other severe weather incident in or near your location.

Understand the local laws of the country you're visiting and the Australians laws that still apply to you when overseas

Never buy, use or travel with illegal drugs when overseas.

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

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

A marriage must be entered into with the full and free consent of both people. Learn more about forced marriage.