Pre Departures
IDP hosts pre departure briefings in the months of January and
June each year to help you prepare for departure and arrival in
Australia. At the briefing, you will receive valuable information
about living in Australia, life as a student at your institution,
tips on adapting to the culture, and dealing with homesickness. You
will also have the opportunity to network with other students,
including alumni, current students and future classmates.
Our services partners will advise you on ticketing, foreign
exchange, travel insurance, opening an Australian Bank account and
international calling cards.
Accommodation & Airport Pickup
While your visa is being processed, you need to work out the
accommodation arrangements and book your air ticket. On-campus
accommodation fills up very quickly. If you prefer to stay
off-campus, you will need to book temporary accommodation for about
ten days; this will give you time to find a suitable permanent
accommodation. You will need your flight details to book temporary
accommodation.
Most institutions arrange airport pickup as a complimentary
service or, in some cases, at a small service fee and take you to
your pre-booked accommodation. Airport pickup is usually not
available on weekends. Your counsellor can guide you on specific
details to make these arrangements.
Departure to Australia
Australia's modern electronic visa system does not require you
to have a visa label in your passport to confirm your immigration
status. Your visa status is held electronically and can be accessed
anytime.
To access your visa status and condition, you have to log on to
the Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) system at http://www.immi.gov.au/e_visa/vevo.htm.
You will need your Transaction Reference Number (TRN) to access
your information on the system. Your TRN number is printed on your
Visa Grant Notification Letter.
You may leave for Australia as soon as your student visa is
granted. You must ensure that you have confirmation on your
accommodation and airport pick-up booking. Bon Voyage!
Arrival in Australia
Once you are finally in Australia, you must remember to call
home. Stay in touch with IDP by attending the IDP social functions
and professional seminars conducted in Australia. IDP has offices
in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, and Brisbane to assist you during your
stay and on completion of your course.