Properly preparing to live or work overseas will make the transition less stressful. Read our advice.
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Browse destinationsThe 2023-24 Consular State of Play is now available online, giving a snapshot of the support DFAT provides to Australians overseas.
All travellers face risks overseas. Risks can be higher for LGBTQIA+ people in some destinations.
Before you go on a cruise, make sure you take steps to be prepared, and reduce your risks of things going wrong.
If you're pregnant and planning to travel overseas, research your destination before you go. Being informed about the risks will help you manage them.
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.
This brochure is designed to provide information about the process to follow if you’re concerned about the welfare of a family member or friend overseas.
Most Australians have a great time overseas, however, sometimes things don't go as planned. See our page for general advice when things go wrong overseas.
If you're going overseas to get married, you may need a Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage (CNI) to prove you're free to marry.