Do not arrive in Australia without the necessary documentation or paperwork! It will cost you a great deal of tension, time, and anxiety! Australia can be very competitive in terms of jobs, apartments, and rentals. You may find yourself in a situation where everyone wants the same apartment as you, and you must stand out.
When applying for a house rental, a driver’s license, a white card or Medicare card, or opening a mobile or superannuation account, you must provide proof of your identification.
If you are going to Australia, make sure you have all of the document files listed below in a folder on an accessible device, and keep at least one print copy. You can then send/email/photocopy it as needed.
You don’t want to email them looking for a reference or, worse, asking for one. Make sure you have all of the necessary papers ready to compete in the competitive Australian employment market and rental applications!
Document needed before relocating to Australia
I recommend that you download, scan, and store all of the files listed below in the moving to Australia’ folder, with one physical paper copy. There are still situations when people/companies/realtors need paperwork documentation:
When I mentioned that people/companies need paperwork, schools were at the top of the list for what they require for children, and it is usually a physical copy, but make sure you have everything digital.
You will need the following documents/paperwork for your children in Australia.
To be honest, I’m not the only person who wishes they had started earlier and completed all of the tasks listed above. People require time to provide you with the above, and there is nothing worse than being unprepared for something you want.
Providing 100 points of identification
To establish your identification, you must give a total of 100 points from Australian and/or New Zealand documentation. The worth of the points varies depending on what they are used for. The information below is for a rental application; however, you will also need to establish your identification when applying for a driver’s license, a white card or Medicare card, or opening a mobile or superannuation account. Although the values differ, the documents are essentially the same.
You can combine documents to earn 100 points, but you must include at least one primary document with a photograph.
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Documents required for a 100-point identification check |
Per Doc |
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Passport and visa |
40 points |
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Drivers Licence |
40 points |
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Photo ID (e.g., 18 plus card, university photo ID) |
30 points |
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Birth Certificate |
30 points |
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Pay Slips |
20 points |
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Medicare Card |
20 points |
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Previous Landlord Reference |
20 points |
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Bank Statement |
10 points |
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Utility Bills with Current Address. |
10 points |
Main ID Requirements for New Zealanders moving to Australia
Please see below for a breakdown of the ID required for the services you will be setting up in Australia.
myGOV: Australian Government Account
A myGov account in Australia is similar to a digital key that allows you to access a variety of important government services in one place. Here’s what you usually need it for.
To open a myGov account in Australia, you do not need to supply any identification documents during the initial setup. To access and link services such as Medicare, Centrelink, and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), you must first validate your identification.
Here’s a quick and easy step-by-step guide for creating your myGov account in Australia:
You can enroll in Medicare either online through myGov or by filling out a Medicare enrollment form. To apply for Medicare online, you will need to have a myGov account (see above). ID required:
Documents from another country:
Documents from Australia:
Australian Rental Documentation
The Australian rental market is extremely competitive, particularly in the major cities. Most Australian rentals will ask you to submit a tenancy application with the following documents.
I recommend that you prepare the following before leaving New Zealand and have it ready to go:
Are you a New Zealand homeowner who needs rental paperwork?
Many of the visitors are long-term homeowners in New Zealand. This implies that they do not have written landlord references, contact information, or proof of their last bond being repaid.
This is typical, and any rental agent will understand. The references are only there to indicate that you are a decent renter, so think of another way to demonstrate this. Any personal references, whether professional or personal, will be helpful.
If you are close to any of your neighbors in New Zealand, you might ask them for a personal reference, which would demonstrate that you were a decent neighbor who cared for your home. That may offer you a slight advantage over other applicants.
Make sure you transfer some money into your Australian bank to prove you can pay the rent and even show further savings in your New Zealand bank account.
Documents for Schools, Doctors, and Dentists
Schools, doctors, and dentists will ask for your NZ provider’s medical records, school reports, and dental records. So, get these before you leave New Zealand, as you may need to visit them in person and sign a consent form.
As a result, you should get paper or electronic copies of your medical/dental records for yourself and your family. You’ll need to give these to your new doctor and dentist.
You might even have them delivered directly to your new provider’s office. Make sure to mention the results of any lab work, imaging, or other testing you’ve taken. It’s a simple process involving a signature on a form.
Contact your child’s current school and inform them that your child is leaving. They will have had many children change schools and relocate to another nation, and they will provide you with all of the necessary information.
Your new Australian school will require at least your most recent school report, but you may be asked to provide more. It is also very helpful to include samples of your child’s work, such as a portfolio or a variety of work samples from different topic areas.
Navigating the Australian immigration system can be difficult. However, with the correct knowledge and planning, you may turn your aspirations of living in Australia into reality. By following this ultimate checklist of documents required for Australian immigration, you will have a clear understanding of what documents to collect, increasing your chances of a successful visa application.
