Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Sydney, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Documents
Be prepared for a lot of form filling and frustration. Despite the easy-going nature of the Australians, their immigration system can be an administrative nightmare.
If you’re being... read more
Entry Visa
Every non-Australian citizen needs a visa to enter Australia. In fact, you need one to board a flight to Australia, as there is no ‘visa on arrival’ system.
There is a veritable... read more
Health Insurance
It is all but mandatory for residents to have some sort of private medical insurance. There is a national government healthcare scheme called Medicare (www.medicareaustralia.gov.au) but... read more
Residence Visa
There is, strictly speaking, no such thing as a residence visa. But, there are scores of different visas which provide some form of residency status: everything from media visas for film... read more
Labour Card
You do not need a labour card to work in Australia. Your passport, the right visa and confirmation of your employment (like a security pass, company payroll certificate or employee... read more
ID Card
Australia has no official ID card or residence card. The accepted standard ID is a driving licence with photograph, which in the case of Sydney residents should be issued in New South... read more
