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.

All legalisation forms that we offer are listed here.

There is an ongoing threat of kidnapping in many parts of the world. Explore this page to learn about reducing the risk of kidnapping, before you go.

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

If you're going overseas to get married, you may need a Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage (CNI) to prove you're free to marry.

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’.

When death happens overseas it can be difficult. During this time, consular staff will do what we can to assist you. However, there are limits to our help.

Piracy is a major issue around the world. Explore this page to learn about high risk areas for piracy, how to reduce your risk and where to get help.