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Going overseas for international surrogacy

Before you go/ Activities/ Going overseas for international surrogacy

Information for Australians going overseas for surrogacy. Learn about types of arrangements, laws, citizenship and visas.

While youre away/ When things go wrong/ Someone is missing overseas

Learn what to do if you're worried about the welfare of an Australian overseas. See advice and information about missing persons.

Before you go/ Safety/ Earthquakes and tsunamis

Learn how to stay safe and avoid danger if you're travelling to a country where earthquakes are common.

Consular services/ Consular state of play/ Case studies/ Foolish fun: When a prank ends up in court

On a night out in Croatia, what was planned as an innocent prank by one Australian tourist took a bad turn.

Before you go/ Safety/ Severe weather

Read our advice on travelling to places that experience extreme weather events.

While youre away/ Crisis or emergency/ There's a severe weather incident

What to do if you're travelling overseas and there's been a hurricane, tornado or other severe weather incident in or near your location.

Before you go/ Getting around/ Travelling by air

This page can help you make informed decisions about which airline to travel with.

Destinations/ Americas/ Costa Rica

Exercise a high degree of caution

Australian Government travel advice for Costa Rica. Learn more about local safety, laws and health risks.

Before you go/ Safety/ Staying safe when there's a natural disaster

A disaster can happen anywhere, anytime. However, some destinations experience certain types of natural disasters more often.