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Browse destinationsWe deliver a range of consular services for Australians overseas. These include travel advice, notarial services, passports, consular support and crisis response.
We work closely with a range of government and not for profit partners to prepare our advice, and to promote Smartraveller.
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.
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.
Death overseas is always a possibility. Even for people who are fit and healthy. Sometimes, things just go wrong.
Anyone travelling to Australia from China, including Hong Kong and Macau, will be required to undertake COVID-19 testing within 48 hours before travelling to Australia.
The Australian Government delivers passport services for Australians through the Australian Passport Office. Read more about passports in Australia and overseas.