GUIDES
Guides
Practical guides for international students and new arrivals settling into Australia, written in plain English. Each one lists its official sources and the date its facts were last checked. They're general information, not legal, migration or financial advice.
Arriving
- Arriving in Australia: passport control, customs and biosecurity
Arriving in Australia as an international student: SmartGates, the passenger card, the order of steps, declaring food and bringing your medicines.
- Sydney Airport arrival guide for international students
Landing at Sydney Airport as a student: where to meet your pick-up, the train, rideshare or taxi to the city, paying with Opal, a SIM and your first night.
- Melbourne Airport arrival guide for international students
Landing at Melbourne Airport as a student: where to meet your pick-up, SkyBus, rideshare or taxi to the city, paying for transport, a SIM and your first night.
- Brisbane Airport arrival guide for international students
Landing at Brisbane Airport as a student: where to meet your pick-up, Airtrain, rideshare or taxi to the city, paying with go card, a SIM and your first night.
- Adelaide Airport arrival guide for international students
Landing at Adelaide Airport as a student: where to meet your pick-up, the bus, rideshare or taxi to the city, paying with metroCARD, a SIM and your first night.
Settling in
- First week in Australia: a checklist for international students
A first-week checklist for international students in Australia: SIM, bank, TFN, transport card, health cover, student ID, your address and emergency numbers.
- How to write an Australian CV as an international student
Write an Australian CV as an international student: length, what to leave out, your visa and work rights line, local experience, referees and a sample outline.