Moving to Australia guides
Clear, practical and regularly updated guides covering every stage of your move — from choosing the right visa and passing your skills assessment, to sending money, opening a bank account and settling into life in Australia.
Planning Your Move
Sending Money to Australia: How to Transfer Funds
How to send money to Australia: the BSB and SWIFT details you need, the transfer options available, and how to avoid hidden exchange-rate costs.
The Complete Moving to Australia Checklist
A practical timeline for moving to Australia, from visa and shipping to settling in during your first weeks.
Visas & Immigration
The Expression of Interest (EOI) Process
How to submit an Expression of Interest in SkillSelect, how invitation rounds work, and what happens after you're invited to apply.
Skills Assessment for Australian Skilled Visas
A positive skills assessment is mandatory for most skilled visas. Learn which assessing authority you need, what it costs, and how long it takes.
English Language Tests for Australian Visas
Compare accepted English tests for Australian skilled visas — IELTS, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT and more — and the scores you need for points.
Australian Skilled Occupation Lists Explained
Understand the skilled occupation lists that determine which visas you're eligible for, and how to check if your occupation is included.
Settling In
Healthcare & Medicare in Australia
How Australia's Medicare system works, who is eligible, and whether you need private health insurance as a migrant.
Finding Accommodation in Australia
How to find a rental, what documents you need, and how the Australian leasing process works for new arrivals.
Setting Up Banking in Australia
How to open an Australian bank account, including doing it before you arrive, and what the major banks offer newcomers.
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