Australian Immigration Checklist

INITIAL PREPARATIONS FOR YOUR MOVE TO AUSTRALIA

• Plan a visit to Australia
• Decide where in Australia you’d like to live
• Research potential job opportunities
• Do thorough research
• Find an Immigration agent
• Discuss visa options
• Make a folder with all your personal documents, including passport, evidence of qualifications, driver’s license, marriage certificate, etc.

LOGISTICS AND FINANCES BEFORE THE MOVE

• Consider putting your house on the market
• Review your finances and establish a budget for your move
• Get quotes from freight companies to move your belongings
• Go for your medicals and apply for police checks for visa
• Open an Australian bank account
• Source temporary accommodation before you leave

FINALISING AFFAIRS IN YOUR HOME COUNTRY

• Inform schools that your children will be leaving and research schools in Australia
• Give formal notice to your current employer
• Sell any unwanted furniture or belongings
• Book your flights to Australia
• Book temporary accommodation in Australia
• Sell your car
• Book your Pet’s kennel accommodation in Australia

LAST-MINUTE CHECKLIST BEFORE LEAVING

• Transfer your funds to your Australian bank account
• Pay off any outstanding debts
• Cancel any debit orders as well as any other accounts (TV, phone, insurance, etc.)
• Request and collect all your medical files, financials/tax statements
• Hire a car for your first weeks in Australia
• Finalise packing
• Confirm bookings with travel agents and freight companies

SETTING UP YOUR NEW LIFE IN AUSTRALIA

• Apply for a Tax File Number (TFN)
• Register with Medicare
• Open up a Bank Account
• Register with Centrelink
• Contact the Health Undertaking Service
• Enrol your children in school
• Start applying for job interviews
• Apply for a drivers license
• Get a Sim card