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Getting help with living in Australia

Help from the Australian government

For any questions on moving to or living in Australia, you may be able to get help from the:

The UK government, the British High Commission in Canberra聽and Consulates General cannot give personalised advice on moving to, living or retiring in Australia.

Professional help in Australia

You can also get help from professionals in Australia, including:

• lawyers
• notaries
• funeral directors

Help from the UK government

Read the travel advice for Australia to understand the risks you may face if you live in or visit Australia. This includes the latest information on:

• visas and entry requirements
• laws and cultural differences
• safety and security

Read our guidance on moving, living or retiring abroad.

, including in an emergency.

Visas, residency and citizenship

Make sure you meet the entry requirements for Australia before you travel.

Visas

Check the .

You can get a visa to:

• work
• study
• live permanently
• join a partner or family

If you want to extend your visa, read guidance on or contact the .听

For more information, read guidance on .

Permanent residency

You may be able to apply for permanent residency in Australia if your visa allows it.

To find out if you鈥檙e eligible and how to apply, read guidance on .

Citizenship

Australia recognises dual citizenship. This means you do not have to give up (renounce) your British citizenship to become an Australian citizen.

To find out if you鈥檙e eligible for Australian citizenship:

• read guidance on
• contact the
• contact the

Help with visa and residency applications

The British High Commission in Canberra and Consulates General cannot help with Australian visa and residency applications.

For any questions or issues, contact:

• the
• the
• a lawyer in Australia

Passports and travel

Read our guidance on moving, living or retiring abroad. This covers how to:

• apply for a British passport from abroad
• travel urgently without your British passport

Dual citizens travelling to the UK聽

When travelling to the UK, British citizens must carry聽a valid聽British passport听辞谤听certificate of entitlement. Read guidance on聽dual citizenship.

Healthcare in Australia聽

Read our guidance on moving, living or retiring abroad. This covers how to:

• plan your healthcare
• take medicine abroad

Australia has a reciprocal healthcare agreement with the UK that will cover some but not all your healthcare costs if you鈥檙e:

• visiting Australia, including if you鈥檙e a student
• resident in the UK
• have a valid visa

If you鈥檙e resident in Australia,聽聽covers some healthcare. The government uses tax rebates to encourage everyone to buy聽.

To find out how to get medical treatment:

• contact your insurance provider
• read guidance on
• read guidance on
• read travel advice guidance on health in Australia

Planning for later life

The Australian government has information to help you plan for later life.

Working in Australia

Read our guidance on moving, living or retiring abroad. This covers working abroad, including documents you may need from the UK government.

To work in Australia, you need a visa.

The Australian Department of Home Affairs explains the different available to you.

To apply for a job, you may need a criminal records check (known as a DBS check).

Recognition of skills and qualifications

If you want to work in Australia, you may need to .

Driving in Australia

Read our guidance on moving, living or retiring abroad. This covers how to:

• drive abroad legally
• take your UK vehicle abroad
• get driving licence letters

For more information on road rules, including licensing, read the 鈥榬oad travel鈥� section of safety and security in Australia.

Road rules and the process for exchanging a UK licence vary by state. Check rules on driving with an overseas licence in:聽

Disabled drivers

You may be able to .

If you have a UK Blue Badge and live in Australia, you must return it to the original UK issuing authority.

Tax

Read our guidance on moving, living or retiring abroad. This covers tax, including paying UK tax and National Insurance.

The UK has a double taxation agreement with Australia, so that you do not pay tax on the same income in both countries.

Read guidance on . You will need to .

Contact the or HM Revenue and Customs for any questions about tax.

Consider getting professional advice from a .

Pensions

Claiming your UK pension

Read our guidance on moving, living or retiring abroad. This covers:

• how to claim your UK State Pension
• where the UK government pays an annual increase in the State Pension

Claiming an Australian pension

in Australia.

All employers in Australia must pay part of your wages into a聽 for your retirement. This payment is made pre-tax and can only be withdrawn in specific circumstances.

Benefits

Claiming UK benefits

Read our guidance on moving, living or retiring abroad. This covers how to claim UK benefits abroad, including Child Benefit.听

Claiming Australian benefits

If you鈥檙e a permanent resident of Australia, you may be eligible for some benefits. Contact for more information.

Buying and renting property in Australia

Read our guidance on moving, living or retiring abroad. This covers buying and renting property abroad.

Rules on聽聽vary by state.

Contact a if you鈥檙e considering buying property or land.听

Voting in Australia

UK elections

Read our guidance on moving, living or retiring abroad. This covers how to:

• vote in UK elections
• register as an overseas voter

Australian elections

You cannot vote in Australian elections unless you鈥檙e an Australian citizen or you .

Studying in Australia

If you plan to study in Australia, you must meet all before you travel.

For more information:

• read guidance on travel grants for students studying abroad or on placements (England)
• contact your higher education provider in the UK or Australia
• contact the

Children

Read our guidance on moving, living or retiring abroad. This covers moving abroad with children, including:

• getting permission to take your child abroad
• claiming UK Child Benefit abroad
• child maintenance payments if a parent lives abroad

Schools and education

The provides information about the schooling system in Australia.

The rules vary slightly between states, but children aged 6 to 16 must attend school in Australia. It鈥檚 also possible to home school your children.

For more information, read the Australian government鈥檚 .

Childcare

Services Australia has . This includes support you may be able to get.

Births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships

Births

If your child is born in Australia, .

Read our guidance on moving, living or retiring abroad. This covers how to:

• register the birth with the UK authorities to get a UK birth certificate
• apply for your child鈥檚 first British passport

Deaths

Read our guidance on moving, living or retiring abroad. This covers

• what to do after someone dies abroad
• how to register the death with the UK authorities

If someone dies in Australia, read guidance on:

• what to do after a British person dies in Australia

Marriages and civil partnerships

Read our guidance on moving, living or retiring abroad. This covers how to get married or get a civil partnership abroad.

Divorce and separation

Read our guidance on moving, living or retiring abroad. This covers how to get a divorce or end a civil partnership.

Read guidance on .

Consider getting legal advice from a .

Documents for British people in Australia

Read our guidance on documents for British people abroad. This covers:聽

• legalising and certifying UK documents
• marriage and civil partnership documents
• affirmations and affidavits
• witnessing signatures

Lawyers and notaries

To find a lawyer or notary in Australia, read guidance on professional services if you鈥檙e abroad.

Pets

If you want to bring your pet with you to Australia, read guidance on:

• taking your pet dog, cat or ferret to a non-EU country

Returning to the UK

Read returning to the UK permanently. This includes information on bringing family members back to the UK, tax and access to services.

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We provide this information as a guide only.听For definitive information, contact the Australian authorities.

Read our consular information disclaimer.