Arrival guide

Pre-Departure Checklist from India to Australia

Before-flight checklist for Indian students moving to Australia, covering documents, money, medicines, accommodation, customs, and first-week setup.

Last reviewed: 25 April 2026

What Indian students should check

Use this checklist before you make a decision, pay money, accept work, travel, or sign documents in Australia.

  • Carry passport, visa grant, CoE, OSHC, accommodation address, and emergency contacts in hand luggage.
  • Confirm what food, plant material, medicine, and cash must be declared.
  • Book at least your first nights of accommodation before boarding.
  • Tell family how you will contact them after landing.

Practical next steps

Keep the process simple: verify the official requirement, save evidence, and act early if something feels unclear.

  • Review packing and customs guides before closing your bags.
  • Save airport-to-accommodation directions offline.
  • Set reminders for phone, bank, TFN, USI, and address tasks after landing.

How SETU helps

SETU India AU is built for the practical student moments that need a clear record, a local check, or a safer next step.

  • Gives students a simple pre-arrival action path.
  • Connects flight preparation with the first-week checklist.
  • Keeps practical student setup in one mobile-first place.

Step-by-step checklist

  1. 1Confirm visa, CoE, OSHC, passport validity, and education provider contacts.
  2. 2Book first accommodation and save the full address offline.
  3. 3Check border rules for food, medicines, plant material, and cash.
  4. 4Pack documents and medicines in hand luggage.
  5. 5Plan phone, bank, transport, and provider address update tasks for week one.

FAQ

Can SETU replace official advice?+

No. SETU helps Indian students organise practical information, records, and next steps. For visa, legal, tax, medical, or financial decisions, always check official sources or speak with a qualified professional.

Official Sources to Check

SETU provides practical information and record organisation. Always verify important visa, legal, tax, medical, tenancy, or financial decisions with official sources or a qualified professional.