[Inspiring music, visual of speaker talking to camera in Melbourne CBD, followed by speaker speaking to camera at home, and packing passport into bag]

[Text on screen: Santhushya, International student]

Speaker, Santhushya: Are you ready for your move to Victoria? You've accepted your offer, arranged accommodation, booked your plane tickets, but what else do you need to prepare for your new adventure?

There are a lot of important documents you'll need to bring with you, and we recommend you keeping them in your carry-on luggage. Make sure you have your passport, which must be valid for at least six months from the date of travel, your boarding pass for the plane, a copy of your student visa, a copy of your confirmation of enrollment from your institution, printed details of your overseas student health cover, any bank cards or other forms of identification you wish to bring. For example, your driver's licence and a written copy of your new address in Australia.

[Visual of kangaroo, followed by speaker talking to camera at home, on laptop and packing travel bag]

To protect Australia's agriculture, unique wildlife and environment, there are restrictions on what you can bring into the country. There are certain banned and restricted items which you can review on the Australian Border Force website. Otherwise, make sure you bring your personal electronic devices and an Australian adapter so you can use them straight away, medications and prescriptions, and a few sentimental items for you to feel at home.

When it comes to clothing, pack for the season you are arriving in. Summer clothes if you're arriving early in the year and warmer winter clothes if you're arriving mid-year. Then you can buy more when you arrive, helping you save on luggage space.

[Visual of speaker talking to camera in car, followed by shots of speaker in Melbourne CBD taking photos]

Those first moments when you get off the plane can be a little bit overwhelming. Before you arrive, plan your next steps, for example, where you need to go if you're catching a flight or public transport to go to another city in Victoria, where you pick up your luggage or where to catch transport from. Will someone be picking you up? Will you be catching the SkyBus? Or will rideshare be the best option?

To Flinders Street Station, please.

[Visual of speaker talking to camera at home and in Melbourne CBD]

You want to make sure your family and friends back home know that you have arrived safely. Make sure to buy an Australian SIM card for your unlocked phone so you can get online as soon as you arrive.

Now you are ready to fly. We can't wait to welcome you.

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Study Melbourne

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