Planning your arrival
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APPLYING FOR VISA
As an international student, you will need a valid Australian visa to study at Oxford College Australia.
Once you have received your Confirmation of Enrolment (COE), you will be able to apply for your student visa through the Department of Home Affairs website, there are various visa subclasses, which will depend on your level of study.
For more information about student visas for Australia, contact the Department of Home Affairs (DHA).
BEFORE YOU FLY
Once you have received your visa, you will need to book your flight to Australia.
You should try to arrive in Australia at least two to three weeks before your orientation to allow enough time to overcome jetlag, adjust to the climate, and settle into your permanent accommodation.
Make sure you visit the Customs website and ensure you do not bring any unauthorized materials into Australia
COVID-19 VACCINATION
Australia’s borders are open, and as per Australian Government requirements you need to be fully vaccinated you should give proof of a negative COVID-19 test on arrival to Australia and supply proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
For more information, please visit https://www.tga.gov.au/international-covid-19-vaccines-recognised-australia
TRAVEL INSURANCE
The parents are always concerned about their safety in a foreign land. A Student Travel Insurance works as a shield during medical emergencies, financial problems, situational difficulties like luggage theft, misplaced documents, etc. When you book your flights to Australia it is advised you should purchase travel insurance.
In case you experience delays in your flights, your travel insurance should cover for 2-3 days after you arrive in Australia
Getting to your new home
You should arrange accommodation before you arrive in Australia, even it is just for the first few days. Have your accommodation address written in English ready to show the taxi or hire car, or detailed directions if you are using public transport. If your institution is picking you up from the airport they will take you exactly where you need to go.
Pack Weather-Appropriate Cloths
Australia usually has a mild to extremely hot temperature, though this varies due to the size of the region. Consider summer-appropriate clothing like tank tops, shorts, t-shirts, and skirts. You can always buy warm clothes there if the weather unexpectedly turns cold. You’ll be able to conserve space in your luggage in addition to the fact that it will be significantly more economical.
Carry Essential Documents
The essential travel documents include passports, credit cards, student visas, airline tickets, student identification cards, proof of college enrollment, proof of housing, enrollment confirmation letters, previous transcripts, proof of health insurance, etc.
What you should not Bring
You need to be aware of what you cannot bring into Australia and therefore what you should not pack.
Do not bring fresh fruit and vegetables, meat, poultry, pork, eggs, dairy products, live plants or seeds. Firearms, weapons, explosive material.
You can find more information on what you can bring or send to Australia on the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment website.
