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

The better prepared you are, the safer and more enjoyable your travel will be.

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

A community hub for Smartraveller information and advice in Arabic (العربية).

A community hub for Smartraveller information and advice in Simplified Chinese (中文 简体).

A community hub for Smartraveller information and advice in Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia).

Read general travel advice in Simplified Chinese (中文) before you go. Learn about laws, entry requirements, insurance, dual citizenship, travelling with children, getting help overseas and more.

If you're leaving Australia, travel insurance is just as essential as your passport. The CHOICE buying guide makes finding the right travel insurance easy.