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

Information on biosecurity processes and border controls that follow your arrival in Australia.

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

Assault and violence can happen to anyone, anywhere. Read this page for advice on what to do immediately after an assault while travelling.

The Australian Government can provide some notarial services. The services we provide depends if requested in Australia or overseas. We charge fees for our service.

This page provides mature travellers with information to prepare for a hassle-free journey. Properly preparing before you travel will help you have a safe trip.

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’.

Read our advice on COVID-19, including leaving Australia, trying to get home, arriving in Australia and staying overseas.