Returning to Australia
Arriving Travellers
Australian Customs Service information on customs clearance for arriving travellers.
Automatic Citizenship
Department of Immigration and Citizenship index page linking to Information for Australians living overseas. Includes information on spouse citizenship and resuming dual citizenship.
Bringing Cats and Dogs and Other Pets to Australia
Australian Quarantine & Inspection Service page providing information in relation to importing cats and dogs and other pets into Australia from approved countries.
Citizenship by Descent
Department of Immigration and Citizenship page with information on citizenship for children born overseas to an Australian parent.
Documents Needed to Enter Australia
Everyone travelling to Australia needs an approved travel document, visa or authority to enter Australia. Department of Immigration and Citizenship fact sheet providing a list and description of documents required for entering Australia.
Duty free concession
Lists the duty-free concessions available to travellers entering or returning to Australia.
Importing a Motor Vehicle
Australian Customs Service information on privately importing a motor vehicle into Australia.
Importing Motor Vehicles
Australian Quarantine & Inspection Service page providing information regarding importing motor vehicles into Australia. This information will clarify the Quarantine regulations, including documentation and standard of cleanliness required, to ensure clearance.
Moving/Emigrating to Australia
Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service page providing information on clearing your unaccompanied personal effects and household goods when coming to Australia.
Returning Residents
Official information about Resident Return Visas which allow Australian permanent residents to travel to and from Australia while maintaining their status as permanent residents.
Settle in Australia
Department of Immigration and Citizenship index page linking to information to assist in settling into Australia. This page may be of assistance to returning Australians. Includes a list of seven important things that you should do after arriving in Australia and practical information about education, family life, health, housing, law, recreation, transport and work.
Travel Information - quarantine information for international travellers
Australian Quarantine & Inspection Service index page with information for international travellers including what items can't be taken into Australia and tips for shopping safely overseas.
Travellers
Information on customs concessions for first-time migrants or returning Australian residents.
