Welcome to Clinton English

Your Aussie Family

Planning your arrival to Melbourne checklist:

Visa: 
Organise your student visa.

Passport: 
Check to ensure that your passport is valid for the intended length of your study period in Australia.

Medical Care: 
Have medical, optical and dental check-ups and organise any prescribed medication you ma​y require including a letter from your doctor (in English) detailing any prescribed medicines.

Money: 
There are money exchange places available at Australian airports and in cities, but it is recommended to have some Australian currency on you prior to leaving your home country.

Documentation: 
Pack a document folder containing your offer letter, Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE), academic transcripts from previous study, identification documents, important contact n​umbers, details of pre-arranged accommodation and important medical records.

Contact Details: 
You may want to have a list of emergency contact details for family, as well as your embassy, accommodation and institution details. 
If you h​ave used an education agent, keep their contact details on you, in case you need to contact them once you arrive in Australia.

Mobile or cell phones: 
Ask your mobile phone or cell call carrier if your phone will work in Australia. You might need a new SIM or handset to use while you’re here.

Customs and quarantine: 
Check customs and quarantine regulations a​nd pack any items you wish to declare separately.

Airport pickup: 
You may make your own way from the airport to your accommodation

Accommodation: 
Book temporary accommodation before you leave your home country. Start looking for long-term accommodation as early as possible

Insurance: 
Organise insurance for your personal belongings.