📑 What to Prepare

Moving to Australia as an international student is a life-changing journey. Being well-prepared with the right documentation is essential for a smooth transition. Below is a comprehensive checklist of documents you must gather before departure:

✅ Essential Documents

  • Passport: Must be valid for at least 6 months from your travel date. Ensure you have multiple copies stored in different places.
  • Visa Grant Letter: Print and save a digital copy. This is your legal proof of entry and purpose.
  • Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE): Issued by your university, this document confirms your student status and is mandatory for your visa.
  • OSHC Certificate: Overseas Student Health Cover is mandatory and must be arranged before visa issuance.
  • Flight Tickets and Itinerary: Book roundtrip or one-way tickets based on visa conditions. Keep both print and digital versions.
  • Academic Transcripts and ID: Originals and certified copies of transcripts, degrees, national ID cards, and other relevant documents.
  • Emergency Contact List: A written list of family contacts, your university’s international student office, and emergency helpline numbers in Australia.

🌎 Practical Tips

  • Save documents in a cloud service like Google Drive.
  • Carry a physical folder of originals and certified copies in your hand luggage.
  • Label and organise documents for customs or university registration purposes.

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