Are you moving to Australia? Check out our answers to your commonly asked questions.
British passport-holders may stay in Australia for up to 90 days with an Electronic Travel Authorisation or eVisitor temporary visa.
UK citizens who want to stay longer than 90 days, work, study, or retire in Australia will need to apply for a longer-term visa.
You can move a pet to Australia, but the process can be difficult. You may be required to submit proof of vaccinations and tests up to 180 days or more before your arrival in order to obtain a valid import permit. It is recommended to work with a professional pet relocation company and begin the application process as soon as you find out you are moving.
The following dog breeds are prohibited in Australia:
Learn more about moving a pet with our Pet Relocation Guide.
**This advice is for general informational purposes and does not replace the requirements of the Australian government or the recommendations of a veterinarian.
Australia is considered a very healthy place to live. A 2022 study by Money.co.uk found that Canberra is the third healthiest city in the world, after Madrid and Valencia, Spain. Australia has a high life expectancy, low crime rate, and plenty of warm sunshine.
Australia has opportunities for skiing, hiking, cycling, golf, and watersports. It is ranked 1st in Asia–Oceania for its clean environment. It is also known for its healthy work/life balance.
Australia’s universal healthcare – Medicare – offers residents and some visitors free or low-cost health care services, including hospital treatment, medications, and some medical services.
While private medical insurance is optional for most Australia residents, high-income earners must purchase private insurance or pay a Medicare Levy Surcharge.
The government’s mandated website offers pricing and descriptions for private healthcare plans.
Australia has strict customs requirements and restrictions. For clients moving with Sterling Lexicon, our Move Specialists help with the customs forms and clearance process.
Moving shipments arriving in Australia are considered Unaccompanied Personal Effects (UPE B534). Automobiles and other large items must be accompanied by an Import Declaration and may be subject to import duty, GST, and luxury tax.
As per the Australia Border Force, the following items cannot be shipped as Unaccompanied Personal Effects:
**These restrictions may change. If in doubt, speak to your Move Specialist for further guidance.
Australia offers more than 100 types of visas. Most new residents in Australia will need to apply for an Australian visa, such as:
New Employees - for sponsored employees or those holding special skills
Business and investment visas – for business owners of new or existing businesses in Australia:
Other visa types:
*Information provided above is for awareness purposes only and should not be used as legal advice. Please consult a qualified immigration lawyer for details about your specific situation.
You may want to consider taking your car with you to Australia, particularly if it would be expensive or difficult to replace once you arrive.
The total cost of importing your car to Australia will include the price for door-to-door shipping as well as a goods and services tax charged by the Australian government. Newer automobiles and luxury cars may also be subject to import duties and additional tax.
In order to import your automobile into Australia, you must receive vehicle import approval. Approval is subject to various criteria, such as:
Need to ship your car to Australia? We can help. Learn more about Sterling Lexicon’s Auto Shipping services.
The steps for moving to Australia are:
For everything you need to know about how to move to Australia, visit our Moving to Australia Easy 10 Step Checklist.
Our move specialists are experts in overseas removals. If you have any questions, reach out to us today!