Information on biosecurity processes and border controls before and after your arrival in Australia.

In many countries age, gender and sexual preferences can pose challenges. Understanding the culture and laws in your destination will help things go smoothly.

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

All travellers face risks overseas. Risks can be higher for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people in some destinations.

This page will help you understand the risks and take appropriate precautions before you head out on the water.

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 general advice about what to do if you find out an Australian friend or family member has been kidnapped overseas.

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’.