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Moving to the NT from overseas

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    Congratulations, you've decided to make the move to the Northern Territory!

    Below is some handy information about things to remember when migrating to the Territory.

    You must have original or certified copies of documents relating to you and your family. These include:

    • Birth certificates
    • Children’s school reports
    • Drivers licence
    • Family medical records
    • Marriage certificates
    • Change of name certificate
    • References from previous landlords
    • Taxation documentation
    • Work experience and character references
    • Trade, university and other educational certificates

    To better understand what goods and items you can bring into the country, have a read of the Australian Border Force website. The site has all the latest rules and regulations around bringing in food, animals and pets, medicines and other miscellaneous items.

    If you are considering sending items to Australia by sea or air, you should source quotes from various freight companies.

    The Australian International Movers Association has more information about all the rules and regulations about relocating items to Australia.

    Australian Border Force also has fact sheets and additional information about rules and regulations in other languages.

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