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Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders, at Australia's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Geneva.

• Updated: 3 February 2026

FCDO travel advice for Australia. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

• Updated: 27 January 2026

• Warnings and insurance

  Bushfires in Australia There is a higher risk of bushfires in Australia…

• Entry requirements

  This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’…

• Safety and security

  Terrorism There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK…

• Health

  Before you travel check that: your destination can provide the healthcare…

• Getting help

  The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide…

Apply for a Temporary Work – International Agreement visa if you're working under international law (including diplomatic households) - extend or switch, family members

• Overview

  You can apply for a Temporary Work – International Agreement visa if…

• Eligibility

  You can apply for a Temporary Work – International Agreement visa if you:…

• Knowledge of English for private servants

  If you’re a private servant applying from outside the UK, you may need to…

• Documents you must provide

  When you apply you’ll need to provide: your certificate of sponsorship…

• Apply from outside the UK

  Read the full guidance before you apply. Apply for a Temporary Work -…

• Your partner and children

  Your partner and children can also apply to join you or stay in the UK as…

• Extend your visa

  You can apply to extend your Temporary Work – International Agreement…

Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Australia.

• Updated: 29 June 2022

Overview about agreements, conventions and treaties which impact on the UK's strategic export control policy and legislation.

• Updated: 12 December 2012

Find schemes that have told HMRC they meet the conditions to be a recognised overseas pension scheme (ROPS).

• Updated: 2 February 2026

Information about moving to, living or retiring in Australia – including visas, working, healthcare and driving.

• Updated: 11 December 2025

International Pension Centre contact details for pension enquiries if you've lived or worked abroad

Get endorsement and approval to apply for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a leader in arts and culture - architecture, fashion, film, television.

Apply for an International Sportsperson visa if you're an elite sportsperson or coach with sponsorship - getting sponsored, eligibility, documents, extend your visa, family members