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Australia

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Oceania — Expat guide for moving and living abroad

Overview

Capital

Canberra

Currency

AUD

Continent

Oceania

Entry requirements

Check if your passport needs a visa for Australia.

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Popular passport access to Australia

Passport Status Max Stay
Spain Evisa 90 days
Germany Evisa 90 days
France Evisa 90 days
Italy Evisa 90 days
Netherlands Evisa 90 days
Sweden Evisa 90 days
Portugal Evisa 90 days
United States Evisa 90 days
India Visa Required 90 days
United Kingdom Evisa 90 days

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Monthly costs

Sydney

Rent (center)

3,000 AUD/mo

Groceries

500 AUD/mo

Transport

200 AUD/mo

Est. Monthly Total

3,950 AUD/mo

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Work Permits

  • Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (Subclass 482)

    Duration: 2-4 years depending on stream

    Sponsored by an approved employer for an occupation on the skills list

  • Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)

    Duration: Permanent

    Points-tested skilled workers without employer sponsorship

  • Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417)

    Duration: 1 year, extendable up to 3 years

    Citizens of eligible countries aged 18-30 (or 35 for some countries)

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Salary & Tax

Income Tax Range

0% – 45%

Social Security (Employee)

0%

No employee social security contribution. Medicare levy of 2% applies separately.

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Useful Services

Wise

Manage money in AUD with low fees and the real exchange rate.

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World Nomads

Travel and health insurance for your move to Australia.

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