Foreign authorities may request a document to be issued with an Apostille or an Authentication certificate before they will accept it. This is called ‘legalisation’.

When death happens overseas it can be difficult. During this time, consular staff will do what we can to assist you. However, there are limits to our help.

Many Australians hold two or more nationalities. If you're travelling to the country of your other nationality, find out how your citizenship can impact you.

This brochure is designed to provide information to help you understand what consular staff in Australia and overseas can do to assist during this difficult time.

Information to help you understand what consular staff in Australia and overseas can do to assist prisoners and their families when someone is arrested overseas.

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