If you need help abroad. Australian Embassies, high commissions, consulates, multilateral missions and representative offices

Check with your doctor prior to departure.

Medicare benefits are not available for treatment received overseas but Australia has reciprocal health care agreements with a number of countries. These agreements do not replace the need for medical insurance for travel overseas. Details are available at the Medicare page of the Health Insurance Commission site. Medicare benefits are not available for treatment received overseas, however, the Australian Government has signed Reciprocal Health Care Agreements which means that as an Australian resident your are entitled to assistance with the cost of medical treatment in: New Zealand , The United Kingdom , The Republic of Ireland , Sweden , The Netherlands , Finland , Italy , Malta and Norway. Australia's Reciprocal Health Care Agreements with these countries cover any medically necessary treatment you require which may arise while in that country.

Check the Smart Traveller website prior to departure.

Ensure you have some local currency on you when you arrive and depart from your destination in case any local arrival or departure taxes are payable.

Check to see if a visa is required for any of your destinations.

Check coverage is available at your destination with your mobile service provider and if necessary enable International Roaming.

Check with your airline about any baggage allowance limits

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