Your move to Australia, week by week
A dated checklist for your move from the UK to Australia, from 180 days before you fly to 30 days after you land.
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Before you go
Tue, 4 Aug150 days beforeGet your skills assessed or your registration started, if your job needs it Read →
Thu, 3 Sept120 days beforeCheck school places and fees for the state you’re moving to Read →
Sat, 3 Oct90 days beforeCheck your National Insurance record and State Pension forecast Read →
Sun, 18 Oct75 days beforeBook shipping and clean everything for biosecurity Read →
Mon, 2 Nov60 days beforeAsk your lender for consent to let, and find a letting agent Read →
Tue, 17 Nov45 days beforeBook health cover that meets your visa’s conditions, if you need it Read →
Wed, 2 Dec30 days beforeTell HMRC you’re leaving (form P85 or your tax return) Read →
Fri, 11 Dec21 days beforeCheck your medicines against Australian import rules Read →
Fri, 18 Dec14 days beforeOpen an Australian bank account online if your bank allows it Read →
Fri, 25 Dec7 days beforeMove money for your bond and first weeks Read →
After you land
Sat, 2 Jan1 days afterBuy a SIM and a transport card Read →
Sun, 3 Jan2 days afterApply for your tax file number online Read →
Wed, 6 Jan5 days afterEnrol in Medicare if you’re eligible Read →
Fri, 8 Jan7 days afterStart inspecting homes and preparing rental applications Read →
Fri, 15 Jan14 days afterFirst day at work: tax file number declaration and super choice form Read →
Fri, 22 Jan21 days afterSign a lease, pay the bond and connect electricity and internet Read →
Fri, 22 Jan21 days afterEnrol your children at school Read →
Fri, 29 Jan28 days afterCheck your licence deadline and convert your UK licence Read →
Sun, 31 Jan30 days afterJoin one club, class or group Read →
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Typical timings. Your visa grant letter and employer set the actual deadlines.
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