Australia, the land down under, continues to exert a particular attraction on visitors from around the world, and in particular on American travelers.
There are plenty of good reasons for moving to Australia: low crime rates, political stability, quality of health care services, education, and public infrastructure; so many points that place the country at the top of all rankings for quality of life.
The sweetness of life and the high standard of living attract thousands of migrants from all over the world every year. 24.6% of the Australian population was born outside the country; an undeniable guarantee of its cultural diversity.
But have you sorted everything? Here are a few things you must keep in mind while migrating to Australia from anywhere around the world.
- Can A US Citizen Move To Australia?
The biggest question of all, and the simplest answer, YES! A US citizen can move to Australia to start a new journey of his/her life. There are three major ways to get into the Great Southern Land.
- You can get a family visa if any of your family members or relative is a resident of Australia or New Zealand.
- Apart from this, if you don’t have any relatives in the country, you would need a work visa to step into the land of Australia.
- Moreover, if you are a student of the US and are willing to continue your higher studies in Australia, you could get a student visa easily but will have to move back to the US soon after your education is completed.
- Anyone between the age of 18 and 31, can visit Australia on a ‘Holiday visa’ which will be valid for a year.
If you are planning to move to Australia, you will need to apply for immigration for a permanent resident visa. Due to the control of the number of immigrants on Australian soil, the procedure is carefully supervised.
- Open A Bank Account
If you are moving to Australia, you will need to open a bank account to facilitate your paperwork and day-to-day expenses. The procedure remains simple provided you present all the necessary documents: your passport with visa in order, your TFN (Tax File Number), as well as a postal address on site.
- What You Should Move And What You Shouldn’t
Before moving to Australia, it is advisable to take stock of what to take and what to leave behind. Goods, including animals, are considered imported into Australia if they are brought from overseas.
- Can you bring your pets?
Before importing a pet into Australia, we recommend that you contact the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources to ensure that the import meets the conditions for species, country of origin, and other requirements. biosecurity, including preparation for export.
In Australia, domestic animals eligible for entry are birds (selected species only in New Zealand), cats, dogs, and horses from approved countries only, and rabbits from New Zealand only.
- Can you move your vehicle?
When you are moving to Australia, you would also want to move your vehicle to Australia, you must receive a valid Vehicle Import Approval (VIA) otherwise, you will be subject to a violation. VIA is required regardless of the value of the vehicle.
If your vehicle arrives in Australia before you have received the VIA, you will be liable for charges (storage, etc.) until the vehicle is cleared.
If your vehicle is transported to Australia without VIA, it will be exported or destroyed at your expense.
- Give preference to small appliances and small electrical appliances.
The voltage in Australia is different from that of the US and may damage the motors of large household appliances. (Voltage (240 v), frequency (50Hz), type I sockets). Take only small appliances in your luggage and equip yourself with an adapter to make them work on-site.
- Carry less furniture
Finding yourself in your furniture in a new place can give you a feeling of security. However, do not take all of your furniture with you. Select furniture of sentimental or financial value. Indeed, the weight of the furniture will seriously increase the amount of your moving bill.
- What You Must Do In Advance?
Two to three months before you finalize moving to Australia, start by requesting a quote from a professional mover specializing in international moving so that they can estimate the cost of moving your things.
- A Final Checklist Before Moving To Australia
- Get your VISA sorted, it would cause you much pain later.
- Get your stuff together and sort which has to get moved along.
- Contact an International Moving agency.
- Get your quote.
- Cross-check all documents you need for immigration.
- Get your new property sorted, do not hesitate to consult the real estate agencies in the yellow pages under the heading “Real Estate Agent”.
- Open a bank account the day you land in Australia.
- Wait for things to get delivered by the International Moving agency.
