Moving to Australia?

People who want to visit, work, study or live in Australia, need a visa. There are important things you should know before applying for, or being granted, an Australian visa.

•applying for the right type of visa
•application requirements
•your obligations while in Australia
•the importance of complying with visa conditions.

Find all information about the visa you need HERE.

After the visa, here you have a list of 7 important things that you should do as soon as possible after arriving in Australia.

1. Apply for a Tax File Number (TFN)
Do this first. To receive an income in Australia, you need a Tax File Number (TFN).

2. Register with Medicare
The Australian Government provides help with basic medical expenses through a scheme called Medicare.

3. Open a bank account
In Australia, most income including salary or wages and government benefits are paid directly into a bank account.

4. Register with Centrelink
Centrelink is a government agency which delivers a range of services to the community.

5. Register for English Classes
Communicating in English is very important and the key to your successful settlement.

6. Enrol Your Children in School
Under Australian law, children must attend school until they are 15 years old.

7. Apply for a Driver's Licence
Information on gaining a driver's licence.