The 2024-25 Consular State of Play is now available online, providing a snapshot of the consular assistance and crisis support DFAT provides to Australians overseas.
When you travel, you can be exposed to diseases that aren’t common in Australia. Read our advice on how to know and manage the risk.
If you, or someone you know, is a victim of a crime overseas, you may need urgent support. We’ve prepared these pages with advice for what to do.
Read more about the legislative protections designed to prevent child sex offences abroad.
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.
Australian laws apply to acts of female genital mutilation overseas as well as domestically.
Australia has reciprocal health care agreements with 11 countries. These countries provide some emergency care to Australians.
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.
We deliver a range of consular services for Australians overseas. These include travel advice, notarial services, passports, consular support and crisis response.
Learn what to do if you’re worried about the welfare of an Australian overseas. See advice and information about missing persons.