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Who you are: Advice for different types of travellers

Last Updated
Thursday, 29/06/2023

 

Who you are matters. In many countries age, gender and sexual preferences can pose challenges. It can also impact your personal safety.

Some people in other countries may have different values to you. They may not share the average Australian's support for equality and diversity. Many countries have laws that encourage discrimination.

Understanding the culture and laws in your destination will help things go smoothly for you. Know how it can impact your experience. Explore our advice for:

  • Academics
  • Dual nationals
  • Colour, race, ethnicity or religion
  • Journalists
  • Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and intersex (LGBTI) travellers
  • Mature and senior travellers
  • People travelling with children
  • School leavers (schoolies)
  • Women travellers

These general advice pages are for Australians preparing to travel overseas. If you're already overseas and need help, see while you're away.

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Advice for school leavers (schoolies)

Aussie school leavers love to go overseas to celebrate the end of their studies. Our tips will help keep you safe.

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Advice for mature and older travellers

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.

View details
Advice for women travellers

All travellers face risks overseas. In certain countries or cultures, women face greater risks than men and may be more vulnerable.

View details

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    • Female genital mutilation
    • Forced marriage
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      • Dual nationals
      • Journalists
      • LGBTI++
      • Mature
      • School leavers
      • Travelling with children
      • Travelling with a disability
      • Travelling with pets
      • Women
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      • Adoption
      • Adventure
      • Backpacking
      • Business
      • Living and working overseas
      • Marriage
      • Studying
      • Surrogacy
      • Volunteering
    • Major events
      • Cultural events
      • Religious events
      • Sporting events
    • Health
      • Mental health
      • Infectious diseases
      • Medical assistance overseas
      • Medical tourism
      • Medication
      • Pregnancy
      • Reciprocal health
      • Vaccinations
      • Death
    • Staying safe
      • Armed conflict
      • Assault
      • Cyber security
      • Demonstrations
      • Earthquakes and tsunamis
      • Kidnapping
      • Natural disasters
      • Partying safely
      • Piracy
      • Scams
      • Severe weather
      • Sexual assault
      • Terrorism
      • Theft and robbery
    • Laws
      • Carrying or using drugs
      • Child sex offences
      • Female genital mutilation
      • Forced marriage
    • Getting around
      • Air travel
      • Boat travel
      • Cruising
      • Public transport
      • Road safety
  • Destinations
    • View all destinations
    • AfricaBrowse destinations in Africa.
    • AmericasBrowse all destinations in the Americas.
    • AsiaBrowse all destinations in Asia.
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    • Middle EastBrowse all destinations in the Middle East.
    • PacificBrowse all destinations in the Pacific.
  • While you're away
    • When things go wrong
      • Arrested or jailed
      • Lost property
      • Medical assistance
      • Money problems
      • Someone is missing
      • Someone died
    • Crime overseas
      • Assaulted
      • Kidnapped
      • Robbed or mugged
      • Scammed
      • Sexually assaulted
    • Crisis or emergency
      • Demonstration
      • Armed conflict
      • Earthquake
      • Severe weather
      • Terrorist situation
      • Volcanic eruption
      • Bushfire
      • Nuclear incident
    • Australia's biosecurity and border controls
  • Urgent helpLinks to help
  • Our servicesLinks to services
    • Consular Services Charter
      • ميثاق الخدمات القنصلية (Arabic)
      • 领事服务章程 (Chinese Simplified)
      • 領事服務章程 (Chinese Traditional)
      • Karta ng Mga Serbisyo sa Konsulado (Filipino)
      • Panduan Layanan Konsuler (Indonesian)
      • 領事サービス憲章 (Japanese)
      • กฎบัตรว่าด้วยบริการต่าง ๆ ของกงสุล (Thai)
      • Hiến Chương về Dịch Vụ Lãnh Sự (Vietnamese)
    • Travel advice explained
    • Subscription
    • Crises
    • Passport services
    • Notarial services
      • Documents
      • Documents in Australia
      • Documents overseas
      • Certificate of No Impediment
      • Notarial forms
    • Voting overseas
    • Communities
      • العربية (Arabic)
      • Bahasa Indonesia
      • 中文 简体 (Chinese Simplified)
      • 中文繁體 (Chinese Traditional)
      • 日本語 (Japanese)
      • ภาษาไทย (Thai)
      • Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
      • Filipino community
      • Indian community
    • Resources
      • Consular State of Play
      • CHOICE travel insurance guide
      • Consular Privacy Collection Statement