The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) produces travel advisories for Australian travellers or residents overseas.

Travel advisories are all about ensuring Australians are well-informed and well-prepared for travel overseas and helping them avoid dangers and difficulties. They provide up-to-date information about the security environment in a particular country, including in relation to possible terrorist threats or problems with law and order. They give advice on a range of practical issues like visa requirements, health and medical issues, cultural or religious differences, and so on. They also tell you how to get in touch with the local Australian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate or, if Australia doesn’t have one, where else you might be able to get assistance if you need it. In other words, practical advice for every traveller.

To access the latest travel advice:

• visit the smartraveller website at smartraveller.gov.au
• phone the automated travel advisory line on 1300 139 281
• use one of DFAT’s smartraveller kiosks located at most of Australia’s International Airports

At smartraveller.gov.au you can also:

• register your presence overseas so it is easier for DFAT to contact you in an emergency - whether it be a civil disturbance, natural disaster or family issue
• access DFAT’s consular publications which contain practical travel tips for all Australian travellers.