FAQs
- How much do you charge for your services?
- Am I required to sit an English test?
- Is the information I provide to you held private?
- My children would dearly miss their dog/cat. Are we able to bring our pet(s)?
- Can you tell me about education for my children?
- Am I required to pay tax in Australia?
- Can I purchase a house in Australia?
- Can I use my mobile phone in Australia?
- Can I bring my car to Australia?
How much do you charge for your services?
No two visa applicants are alike, therefore no two visa applications can be managed alike and each requires specialised and personalised assessment and attention. After an in-depth consultation with you, we will provide you with a detailed letter of advice and schedule of associated fees.
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Am I required to sit an English test?
This will depend on the type of visa for which you will be applying. If an English test is indicated under the Migration regulations, it is advisable to book a test at your earliest convenience being aware that it may take some time to secure a booking.
Please note some professional registration or licensing authorities require a higher pass in the IELTS than is required for the visa application. Exemption from English language testing may apply in certain circumstances, but it best to be prepared to sit an English test.
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Is the information I provide to you held private?
Yes, Wulff Medical Consulting is bound by, and is committed to supporting, the National Privacy Principles set out in the Privacy Act 1988, the Health Privacy Principles set out in the Health Records Act, and the National Privacy Principles within the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2004. You can obtain more information on request about the way we manage the personal information we hold. If you seek any further information please contact us.
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My children would dearly miss their dog/cat. Are we able to bring our pet(s)?
Yes it possible, but please be aware that Australia has strict quarantine laws which will involve many months separation from your pets. Send us your specific enquiry, and we will obtain detailed information for your situation.
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Can you tell me about education for my children?
The education system in Australia is open to all people. It offers an opportunity for all age groups and levels of ability. School is compulsory for all children aged between five and fifteen years. These ages may vary slightly in some states. The government provides public schools. Churches and other groups provide private schooling. Public schooling is free and fees are payable for private schooling. Note: Students holding temporary visas may be required to pay full school fees at private institutions. Send us your specific enquiry, and we will obtain detailed information for your situation.
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Am I required to pay tax in Australia?
Your residency status for taxation purposes is important because it helps determine your liability to pay Australian income tax. In order to determine your tax residency status, we recommend that complete the Australian Tax Office (ATO) online tool for this purpose:
- visit ATO home page
- click on green 'individuals' tab
- click on 'Get a tax file number or update your details' on the left, and then 'Are you a resident for tax purposes?'
It only takes 5 minutes to complete the online tool to determine whether you are an Australian resident for tax purposes, and will require an AUSTRALIAN Tax File Number (TFN).
You can apply online for your TFN if you are a permanent migrant or temporary visitor already in Australia. You must also be either:
- a working holiday-maker
- a New Zealander and you are automatically granted a visa on arrival
- an overseas student and your visa has been amended to allow you to work
- a person with a valid visa allowing you to stay in Australia indefinitely
- a person with a business visa
For more information, please contact the Australian Taxation Office.
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Can I purchase a house in Australia?
You need permission from the Foreign Investment Review Board to buy a house or land for building if you are not a permanent resident living in Australia.
Temporary residents in Australia for a period exceeding 12 months from the time of application for approval are eligible under foreign investment policy to acquire residential real estate. If the property being purchased is an established dwelling, that is, one that has been previously occupied or sold, foreign investment approval is still available provided that the dwelling is to be used as the person's principal place of residence, not for rental purposes and the property must be sold when their visa expires or they cease to reside in Australia.
More information is available from the Foreign Investment Review Board.
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Can I use my mobile phone in Australia?
Australian mobile phone service carriers operate two digital technologies - GSM and 3G.
If you are a temporary visitor to Australia, you may be able to enter into an international roaming agreement with your mobile carrier, in the country where you purchased the mobile phone or entered into a service agreement, which will enable you to use your mobile phone in Australia.
You should contact your mobile carrier before leaving the country where you purchased the mobile phone or have a service agreement to find out if there is a roaming agreement in force with an Australian carrier. Mobile phone service providers in many countries have established international roaming agreements with carriers in Australia that allow their customers to continue to use their mobile phones in Australia.
This information has been directly sourced from the Australian Communications and Media Authority.
Alternatively, just purchase a new phone after you arrive in Australia.
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Can I bring my car to Australia?
Yes. Any person may import a motor vehicle or a motorcycle into Australia as directed in the section Motor Vehicle Standards Act.
It is strongly recommended that you do not ship your vehicle to Australia until such time as you are issued with an Import Approval. If you ship your vehicle before receiving an approval and your vehicle arrives before the application is processed, you may incur storage costs from the shipping company/freight forwarder. You may also be open to prosecution, as it is an offence to import a vehicle without an import approval. Importation takes place when a vehicle is landed within the port of intended discharge and not once the vehicle clears customs control. If the import application is not approved, you will have to either export the vehicle or have it destroyed at your own expense. Destruction will need to take place under Customs supervision.
This information has been directly sourced from the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.
Basically you can import your car provided:
- It meets the safety and emissions standards applying to vehicles to be used on Australian roads, OR
- Arrangements are in place to modify the vehicle to meet these requirements after its arrival in Australia.
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If you have any questions which are not addressed here, please contact us by email.
My children would dearly miss their dog/cat. Are we able to bring our pet(s)?
Yes it possible, but please be aware that Australia has strict quarantine laws which will involve many months separation from your pets. Send us your specific enquiry, and we will obtain detailed information for your situation.
^ Back to the top
Can you tell me about education for my children?
The education system in Australia is open to all people. It offers an opportunity for all age groups and levels of ability. School is compulsory for all children aged between five and fifteen years. These ages may vary slightly in some states. The government provides public schools. Churches and other groups provide private schooling. Public schooling is free and fees are payable for private schooling. Note: Students holding temporary visas may be required to pay full school fees at private institutions. Send us your specific enquiry, and we will obtain detailed information for your situation.
^ Back to the top
Am I required to pay tax in Australia?
Your residency status for taxation purposes is important because it helps determine your liability to pay Australian income tax. In order to determine your tax residency status, we recommend that complete the Australian Tax Office (ATO) online tool for this purpose:
- visit ATO home page
- click on green 'individuals' tab
- click on 'Get a tax file number or update your details' on the left, and then 'Are you a resident for tax purposes?'
It only takes 5 minutes to complete the online tool to determine whether you are an Australian resident for tax purposes, and will require an AUSTRALIAN Tax File Number (TFN).
You can apply online for your TFN if you are a permanent migrant or temporary visitor already in Australia. You must also be either:
- a working holiday-maker
- a New Zealander and you are automatically granted a visa on arrival
- an overseas student and your visa has been amended to allow you to work
- a person with a valid visa allowing you to stay in Australia indefinitely
- a person with a business visa
For more information, please contact the Australian Taxation Office.
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Can I purchase a house in Australia?
You need permission from the Foreign Investment Review Board to buy a house or land for building if you are not a permanent resident living in Australia.
Temporary residents in Australia for a period exceeding 12 months from the time of application for approval are eligible under foreign investment policy to acquire residential real estate. If the property being purchased is an established dwelling, that is, one that has been previously occupied or sold, foreign investment approval is still available provided that the dwelling is to be used as the person's principal place of residence, not for rental purposes and the property must be sold when their visa expires or they cease to reside in Australia.
More information is available from the Foreign Investment Review Board.
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Can I use my mobile phone in Australia?
Australian mobile phone service carriers operate two digital technologies - GSM and 3G.
If you are a temporary visitor to Australia, you may be able to enter into an international roaming agreement with your mobile carrier, in the country where you purchased the mobile phone or entered into a service agreement, which will enable you to use your mobile phone in Australia. You should contact your mobile carrier before leaving the country where you purchased the mobile phone or have a service agreement to find out if there is a roaming agreement in force with an Australian carrier. Mobile phone service providers in many countries have established international roaming agreements with carriers in Australia that allow their customers to continue to use their mobile phones in Australia.
This information has been directly sourced from the Australian Communications and Media Authority.
Alternatively, just purchase a new phone after you arrive in Australia.
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Can I bring my car to Australia?
Yes. Any person may import a motor vehicle or a motorcycle into Australia as directed in the section Motor Vehicle Standards Act.
It is strongly recommended that you do not ship your vehicle to Australia until such time as you are issued with an Import Approval. If you ship your vehicle before receiving an approval and your vehicle arrives before the application is processed, you may incur storage costs from the shipping company/freight forwarder. You may also be open to prosecution, as it is an offence to import a vehicle without an import approval. Importation takes place when a vehicle is landed within the port of intended discharge and not once the vehicle clears customs control. If the import application is not approved, you will have to either export the vehicle or have it destroyed at your own expense. Destruction will need to take place under Customs supervision.
This information has been directly sourced from the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.
Basically you can import your car provided:
- It meets the safety and emissions standards applying to vehicles to be used on Australian roads, OR
- Arrangements are in place to modify the vehicle to meet these requirements after its arrival in Australia.