What to Bring
You may have a number of questions in mind about what you can and cannot bring to Australia. You may also have questions in mind about what documents you must and should bring to Australia. This section can help answer your questions.
Australian Customs & Quarantine
Australia has strict quarantine laws to protect its valuable agriculture industries and unique environment. Before you get off the plane, you will need to complete an Incoming Passenger Card. On this card you must declare whether you are carrying any items of quarantine concern, including all food, plant material and animal products. If in doubt, declare! Do not take any risks!
The Customs Service is responsible for, among other things, ensuring that people who cross Australia's borders comply with customs laws. All arriving air passengers are screened and their luggage will usually be inspected or x-rayed by Customs and Quarantine officers.
International students can bring into Australia an unlimited amount of Australian or foreign currency. However, students need to notify the Australian Customs Service through the Travellers' Statement if the amount to be brought in is AUD$10,000 (or equivalent in foreign currency). If you are using prescribed medication for regular use, you will need to contact your nearest Australian diplomatic mission to confirm that the medicines and the quantities required by you are permitted. It's also a good idea to carry a letter from your doctor providing details about the medication and its purpose.
For further information, please refer to the Australian Quarantine Information brochure, What can't I take into Australia, that you received with your offer package or at the pre-departure briefings.
Important Documents to Bring
There are some important items which you should bring with you to Melbourne. These include:
- Valid passport with current student visa
- Letter of offer from The University of Melbourne
- Acceptance form
- Letter of scholarship award, if applicable
- Certified results transcripts from your previous educational institution
- Medical records, especially your and your dependents' vaccination history, if they are travelling with you
- Other official forms of identification (eg. certified copies of your birth certificate, international driver's licence, etc)
- The University of Melbourne Information Guide for International Students
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Useful Links & Contacts
Australian Quarantine Inspection Service (AQIS)
W:www.aqis.gov.au
Australian Customs Service
W: www.customs.gov.au