Land, breathe, and tick things off in the right order — bank, tax number, transport, SIM. Tailored to the state you're moving to.
✅ Your readiness checker
Tick these off as you go — your progress is saved on this device. Aim to finish the top group in your first 72 hours.
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🗺️ Map your move
Still in India? Type the Australian address you're moving to and where you want to go — we'll show the route, how long it takes on foot or transit, and the banks nearby. Already landed? Tap "Use my location".
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Open an account online up to ~3 months before you fly, transfer funds in, then activate with your passport at a branch. The big four have fee-free international-student accounts:
You need a TFN to work legally and to be taxed correctly. Apply after you arrive, online via the ATO — it's 100% free and posted to your Australian address in ~28 days. Never pay an agent for this.
You'll need your passport and an Australian postal address (your accommodation is fine). Apply directly here:
Give your TFN to your employer and bank once it arrives — without it you'll be taxed at the highest rate.
📍 Your state: transport & services
Every state runs its own transport card and government service centre. Pick yours — or let us detect it from your location.
Links go to official government and bank websites. Transport concessions for international students are limited and differ by state and institution — most students pay full adult fares, so check with your university. Processing times, fees and rules can change; always confirm on the official site. Koott doesn't earn commission from anyone listed here.
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Sign in to unlock your kit
The readiness checker, the nearby-bank finder, TFN steps and your state's transport & service links — free, after a quick Google sign-in.
Your first week, sorted.
Land in Australia knowing exactly what to do — bank, tax number and transport, in the right order.