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Updated: 14 Nov 2019

Who you are: Advice for different types of travellers

Updated: 14 Nov 2019

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

Updated: 11 Nov 2019

Reducing the risk of piracy

Updated: 11 Nov 2019

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.

Updated: 22 Oct 2020

คำแนะนำการเดินทางทั่วไป (Thai)

Updated: 22 Oct 2020

See general travel advice in Thai (ภาษาไทย ) before you go. Learn about laws, insurance, dual citizenship, getting help overseas and more.

Updated: 04 Jun 2021

COVID-19 และการเดินทาง (Thai)

Updated: 04 Jun 2021

การเดินทางระหว่างประเทศเกิดเหตุขัดข้องครั้งใหญ่อันเนื่องมาจาก COVID-19  หากคุณกำลังวางแผนที่จะเดินทางไปต่างประเทศ หรือหากคุณอยู่ต่างประเทศในขณะนี้ ตรวจสอบให้แน่ใจว่า คุณมีการวางแผนล่วงหน้าและทำความเข้าใจกับความเสี่ยงทั้งหมดให้ดีเสียก่อน

Updated: 21 Oct 2020

กฎบัตรว่าด้วยบริการต่างๆ ของกงสุล (Thai)

Updated: 21 Oct 2020

Understand how and when the Australian Government can help overseas. Read the Consular Services Charter in Thai (กฎบัตรว่าด้วยบริการต่างๆ ของกงสุล)

Updated: 04 Feb 2022

Advice for mature and older travellers

Updated: 04 Feb 2022

This page provides mature travellers with information to prepare for a hassle-free journey. Properly preparing before you travel will help you have a safe trip.

Updated: 17 May 2022

Advice for LGBTI travellers

Updated: 17 May 2022

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

Updated: 17 Jun 2022

Travelling by boat

Updated: 17 Jun 2022

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

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The Australian Government provides 24-hour consular emergency assistance.

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