Read our general advice for Australians planning to travel overseas with medications or medical equipment.

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

Never buy, use or travel with illegal drugs when overseas.

We deliver a range of consular services for Australians overseas. These include travel advice, notarial services, passports, consular support and crisis response.

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

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We work closely with a range of government and not for profit partners to prepare our advice, and to promote Smartraveller.