FAQ
Your questions, our answers
Some answers to usual questions
Visa
- What type of visa is required and how do we obtain it?
A 3 month tourist electronic visa can be obtained from the Australian Electronic Travel Authority via the internet.
The Australian Exchange travel agent can also arrange a visa for you.
Passport
- Any recommendations regarding passports?
Normal French passport which is valid until the time of departure from Australia.
Customs
- What items can be brought into Australia ?
Students will be asked to fill out a customs form on the plane.
Australia is an island and regulations regarding the import of food products, wooden items or animal products are very strict. Often the clothing and shoes you are wearing will be randomly checked for residue from farms, etc. This could be anything from horse manure to grass seeds.
Food cannot be brought into Australia (especially fresh food). However, you may bring some chocolate, salt (e.g. Guerande), wine/ alcohol (one litre per person is accepted). Children under 18 are not allowed to carry alcohol.
- For further enquiries: Australian Customs
Health insurance
- Is health insurance necessary?
You will be required to take out additional health insurance for your stay in Australia. “Visa Premier” card holders, their spouses and their children are covered by “Europe Assistance” for a period of 6 months whilst in Australia.
- Is additional insurance necessary?
No, but advisable. If your airline tickets are paid for with a “Visa Premier” card you benefit from their baggage loss and damage policy. Flight delays are sometimes covered depending on the circumstances.
Pocket Money
- How much pocket money do the students need?
There is no hard and fast rule but €30 to €50 per week for transport, cinema, souvenirs and outings should be adequate. Some students spend more than others (on clothing, etc.).
New security measures for travel to and from Australia
On 31 March 2007, the Australian Government introduced new security measures to limit the amount of liquids, aerosols and gels that can be taken through the screening point, in hand luggage, for people flying to and from Australia, and on domestic sectors within Australia which are part of an international flight. These measures are being progressively introduced by countries around the world.
All containers with drinks, creams, perfumes, sprays, gels, toothpaste and similar substances should not exceed 100ml each and will have to be carried in a re-sealable clear plastic bag, no larger than 20cm x 20cm, and be inspected separately. There is a limit of one plastic bag per passenger.
Passengers flying to and from Australia may take on board liquids, aerosols and gels purchased after the final screening point, including duty free goods. If you are transferring to a different flight enroute you will be subject to re-screening at the transfer point.
As a result we would recommend that any purchases of duty free liquids, aerosols or gels which exceed 100ml should be made on your last international flight sector, or on arrival. If you are transferring to an onward flight you must ensure any liquids, aerosols and gels purchased after the screening point are packed in accordance with the security measures in place at your transfer airport.
Exceptions will be made for medication and baby food. However, these items may be subject to additional security checks.
- For further information refer to www.dotars.gov.au
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