Moving to Australia Checklist
Track your progress from application to arrival
💡 How to use: Check off items as you complete them. Your progress is automatically saved in your browser. This checklist covers everything from 3 months before departure to your first week in Australia!
Overall Progress
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Pro Tips
- • Start early! Visa processing can take 4-8 weeks, sometimes longer
- • Documents: Get everything certified BEFORE leaving home - it's harder/expensive overseas
- • Money: Bring mix of cash ($500-1k), travel card ($1.5-3k), and credit/debit card
- • Biosecurity: Australia is STRICT - no food, seeds, or wooden items. Declare everything!
- • 6-week rule: Open bank account within 6 weeks = only need passport (easier!)
- • TFN first: Apply for Tax File Number ASAP to avoid 47% tax rate on work
- • Join clubs: Best way to make friends is university clubs/societies in first weeks