Moving to Australia Checklist
You might find the following helpful when making the move to Australia:
(This is a guide only, individual circumstances may differ.)
6 Weeks Before You Depart
Banking
Contact International Customer Services (ICS) to help organise all of your family’s banking needs.
www.commbank.com.au/movingtoaustralia
Monitor the exchange rate to consider when the best time may be to transfer your money to your new account.
Immigration If you are going to be shipping your household belongings, consider finding a removalist company that can assist you.
Check that all travellers have a passport that is valid for at least five years after their arrival in Australia.
If you have pets consider contacting your airline to establish what steps you need to take to bring them with you.
Consider what visas may be required for your trip.
Insurance Make enquiries with insurance companies about getting yourself and any of those travelling with you, covered for your upcoming trip. This may include life, health and travel insurance.
Travel Organise airline tickets for all travellers.
If a driver’s licence is required, you may need to consider organising an International Driver’s Permit. www.austroads.com.au
Organise transportation to the airport.
Internet All travellers may consider organising an Australian email address prior to arrival in Australia. For example, Yahoo, Ozemail, Bigpond, Optus.
Employment If you are going to be looking to secure employment in Australia, you may wish to update your resume/ curriculum vitae.
Register with well known recruitment websites
such as:
■ www.careerone.com.au
■ www.workingin-australia.com
■ www.seek.com.au
■ www.mycareer.com.au
■ www.adecco.com
House Matters Take the time to consider what sort of accommodation suits your needs. Temporary or permanent accommodation listings can be found at either:
■ www.realestate.com.au
■ www.domain.com.au
Taxation
It may be beneficial for all travellers to contact the Australian Taxation Office and obtain any relevant documents that may need to be completed before you arrive in Australia. www.ato.gov.au
Education If any of the travellers are children, consider what schools are in the area that you will be living in.
Administrative work may need to be completed prior to your arrival. You may also like to organise education needs for yourself:
■ www.aqf.edu.au
■ www.deewr.gov.au
Upon your arrival in Australia
Contact family and friends back home and let them know that you have arrived safely in Australia.
Visit your nominated Commonwealth Bank branch to be identified and activate your account.
Visit your nearest Medicare Office. www.medicareaustralia.gov.au
Visit your State’s nearest roads authority office to obtain a driver’s licence if required.
Explore your local área.
You might find the following helpful when making the move to Australia:
(This is a guide only, individual circumstances may differ.)
6 Weeks Before You Depart
Banking
Contact International Customer Services (ICS) to help organise all of your family’s banking needs.
www.commbank.com.au/movingtoaustralia
Monitor the exchange rate to consider when the best time may be to transfer your money to your new account.
Immigration If you are going to be shipping your household belongings, consider finding a removalist company that can assist you.
Check that all travellers have a passport that is valid for at least five years after their arrival in Australia.
If you have pets consider contacting your airline to establish what steps you need to take to bring them with you.
Consider what visas may be required for your trip.
Insurance Make enquiries with insurance companies about getting yourself and any of those travelling with you, covered for your upcoming trip. This may include life, health and travel insurance.
Travel Organise airline tickets for all travellers.
If a driver’s licence is required, you may need to consider organising an International Driver’s Permit. www.austroads.com.au
Organise transportation to the airport.
Internet All travellers may consider organising an Australian email address prior to arrival in Australia. For example, Yahoo, Ozemail, Bigpond, Optus.
Employment If you are going to be looking to secure employment in Australia, you may wish to update your resume/ curriculum vitae.
Register with well known recruitment websites
such as:
■ www.careerone.com.au
■ www.workingin-australia.com
■ www.seek.com.au
■ www.mycareer.com.au
■ www.adecco.com
House Matters Take the time to consider what sort of accommodation suits your needs. Temporary or permanent accommodation listings can be found at either:
■ www.realestate.com.au
■ www.domain.com.au
Taxation
It may be beneficial for all travellers to contact the Australian Taxation Office and obtain any relevant documents that may need to be completed before you arrive in Australia. www.ato.gov.au
Education If any of the travellers are children, consider what schools are in the area that you will be living in.
Administrative work may need to be completed prior to your arrival. You may also like to organise education needs for yourself:
■ www.aqf.edu.au
■ www.deewr.gov.au
Upon your arrival in Australia
Contact family and friends back home and let them know that you have arrived safely in Australia.
Visit your nominated Commonwealth Bank branch to be identified and activate your account.
Visit your nearest Medicare Office. www.medicareaustralia.gov.au
Visit your State’s nearest roads authority office to obtain a driver’s licence if required.
Explore your local área.
