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Updated: 28 Jul 2022

Staying within the law

Updated: 28 Jul 2022

Understand the local laws of the country you're visiting and the Australians laws that still apply to you when overseas

Updated: 19 May 2021

Carrying or using drugs

Updated: 19 May 2021

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

Updated: 23 Nov 2021

ميثاق الخدمات القنصلية (Arabic)

Updated: 23 Nov 2021

Understand how and when the Australian Government can help overseas. Read the Consular Service Charter in Arabic (ميثاق الخدمات القنصلية).

Updated: 22 Aug 2022

领事服务宪章(Chinese Simplified)

Updated: 22 Aug 2022

Understand how and when the Australian Government can help overseas. Read the Consular Service Charter in Simplified Chinese (领事服务).

Updated: 13 Feb 2023

Forced marriage

Updated: 13 Feb 2023

A marriage must be entered into with the full and free consent of both people. Learn more about forced marriage.

Updated: 13 Feb 2023

Female genital mutilation (FGM)

Updated: 13 Feb 2023

Australian laws apply to acts of female genital mutilation overseas as well as domestically.

Updated: 20 Mar 2023

نصائح عامة للسفر (Arabic)

Updated: 20 Mar 2023

Read general travel advice in Arabic (العربية) before you go.

Updated: 20 Mar 2023

العربية

Updated: 20 Mar 2023

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

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The Australian Government provides 24-hour consular emergency assistance.

+61 2 6261 3305 from overseas

1300 555 135 from within Australia

For how we can help you overseas see the Consular Services Charter.

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