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.

Find out what to do if you're travelling overseas and there's a demonstration nearby. Learn how, where and when to get help.

Find out what to do if you're travelling overseas and there's been an earthquake nearby. Learn how and where to get help.

Find out what to do if you're travelling overseas there's been a terrorist attack in or near your location. Learn how to stay safe, avoid danger, and get help.

Find out what to do if you're travelling overseas and a volcano has erupted in or near your location. Learn how and where to get help.

Crises that affect a large number of Australians overseas usually require a response beyond our normal consular services.

Foreign authorities may request a document to be issued with an Apostille or an Authentication certificate before they will accept it. This is called ‘legalisation’.

Explore this page for information about how to find out if you need your document legalised and which documents we can legalise in Australia.