Congratulations, you've decided to make the move to the Northern Territory. Below is some handy information about things to remember when relocating to the Territory.
Migrate to the Territory
Get a better understanding of what's required when migrating to the Territory for work.
The Territory Australia website has supporting information on the following categories.
- Migrate to work
- Migrate for business
- NT Offshore migration occupation list
- NT Government visa nomination
Migrate as an international student
When travelling as an international student, there is a lot of preparation involved and information you need to know. To help you prepare for your travel, visit the Study NT website and download their pre-departure guide.
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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