AUSTRALIA · CHAPTER 11
Before you flyto Australia.
Carry your visa grant, CoE, OSHC details and accommodation booking. Declare food and medicines at the border — Australia's biosecurity rules are strict.
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Checklist
- Visa grant notice and CoE
- OSHC membership
- Housing booking
- Forex and some cash
- Plug adapter (type I)
- Declare food items on arrival
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Biosecurity: what not to bring
- Declare all food, plant and animal products on your incoming passenger card
- Meat, dairy, fresh fruit and seeds are generally not allowed
- Packaged spices and snacks must be declared; many are allowed after inspection
- Medicines in personal quantities with a prescription
- Undeclared items can lead to large fines
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