Things you can and can't bring into Australia
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- čas přidán 22. 02. 2019
- Australia has one of the world’s strictest possible quarantine laws and you are only allowed to bring certain items in Australia. If you don’t declare the items you can be liable to pay up to $420,000 and you can be prosecuted for up to 10 years.
One of the biggest question in overseas student’s mind is should I bring this item in my bag or not. You will need to know what to bring and not to bring before coming to Australia. In this video, Sam explains about what to bring and not bring when packing up your bags for Australia.
We have divided the video into three main sections.
- Things you are allowed to bring in Australia without declaring
- Things you need to declare
- Things you can’t bring at all.
Please check all the useful links and let us know if you have any questions about what to bring or not.
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Really appreciating Sam. Thank you!
This really help. Even I also cmoing to Australia in next month.. Thank you Sam , love yours videos..
All the best buddy. Glad you like the videos
Thank You So Much For Sharing This Video I’ll Have An Easy Time In Australia 🇦🇺
Thank you for your guidance in taking material to australia
Very informative video guys. Keep up the good work.
Thanks a lot bro :)❤❤
Bro thanks for sharing this is really helpful.
Hi Mandeep, Glad you liked it :)
Thanks for coming back with another fabulous informational video. I really appreciate you Sam and your team's effort. Keep it up guys and be on top.
Thanks a lot Mohit :) We get motivated by your comments and appreciation. Please share it with all the friends who are planning to come to Australia so they know what to bring and not. See you next week with another video :)
@@overseasstudentsaustralia i already shared it with my friends and they got this useful info too. Thanks again
@@mohitsingh15007 thanks a lot. 😊
@@overseasstudentsaustralia Do we need to declare if we bring in Pickle’s ???
Great work man loved your video. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Great thanks very interesting & helpful
Very good information. Thanks a lot.
Good work bro.....
Its very helpful ......!!!
Very happy to hear that Nalin :)
Really informative video
Hey just watched your video and I think it is very informative especially for people who have never been to Australia before. I have one quick question though. Would it be okay to bring scented candles on our checked baggage? Do we have to declare it? Thank you in advance!
Thanks for information
You are welcome
Thanks Sam.
You are welcome :)
Very very very helpful
thanks dear bro it is very info video
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@OSA- thanks for your informative video. is there any chance to close the borders due to the omicron variant?what is your prediction?
Prescription medications doesn't require declaration provided you always have your prescription with you.
Which is pocket friendly? Buying cigarette from duty free and declaring in the customs or buying it in the outside
Hi! I just to ask if we can bring gold accessories in Australia and if yes, how much can we bring? Thank you
Hi , can we get mixer grinder in the luggage and kitchen knife?
Can I bring utensils or knife forks?
Can I carry my guitars and amplifiers, do I have to declare it??
This was so helpful as I'll be travelling to Australia on February. How many bags should one pack including carry on and also what kg should they be?
Great to hear that. If you are coming as a student, we suggest to pack the following:
- 1 hand bag
- 1 laptop bag
- 1 carry bag (around 7 kg)
- 1 or 2 luggage suitcases (around 20 kg)
Please check the weight that you can bring with the airline you are traveling. Also you can ask if they allow extra luggage for students. The only thing you need to keep in mind is that more bags you are bringing, the more difficult it can be for you to move around.
You can also download the packing checklist from our website.
Wow Surprise seeing your comments here, I’m one of your subscribers lol. Sure this was before you left. Please kindly do a video for those traveling from Nigeria in this regard since you have an experience already 😊. Thanks 🙏
@@promiseanene6828 sure. Let me plan for that
Can I bring wax candles and 5 decorative soaps from my country to my Aussie friends?
what about games what are not out yet in australia what part do they come into
I need to bring my Prescribed medicines. How do I declare? Can you please help
may i ask if i can wear my old Rolex watches without declare ?
Hi, this question is with regards to duty free items - a few months ago my sister bought an iPhone for me from Australia duty free and now I will be going to Australia for my masters, will I have to declare this phone?
Can I bring eyebrow razor? should it be declared?
Hey , as i have boughy first copies of the brands i can’t carry them with me ? In my hands while travelling
When Declaring items, are we also declaring for items in our checked suitcase that we pick up after our flight along with the items in our carry on? Sorry if it's a dumb question, first time traveling out of the country.
Hello friend, it's not a dumb question. Yes, you have to decalre everything you are bringing in the country including hand baggage and checked baggage. All the best with your travel.
Hello,
What will happen if I declare that I am bringing natural medicine whic is not allowed at customs? What will they do? Note: I declare it
is it true that they confiscate selfie sticks that extends? ive got a flight in 2 weeks time
Hi Sam, that's really concise and articulated video. I have a query for you regarding food stuffs.
Being Indian can I bring dry fruits, Indian sweets and dried snacks all vegan.
probably not because they dont want any seeds coming in
You can buy anything you want here. Many stores have extensive selections of Indian snacks, sweets, everything else.
Can we bring the vape and the liquid?
Hi Sam awesome video though.
I have one question about things to bring along but need to be declared. I will bring some of my maintenance medicine like for my high blood pressure and for my cholestarol but normally I can get it in any pharmacy over the counter without any doctor prescription. I also going to bring some multivitamins meds for calcium and arthritis my question is would the immigration/custom might ask for doctors prescription?
Thanks Jerry, it is a good idea to declare or you can leave that box empty and ask immigration officers when coming here. Hope that helps. Also, i suggest you to subscribe as we make useful videos about life in Australia. 👍
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Yeah Sam I will declare it just to be safe with full honesty. Im just worried about if they will ask doctor's prescription hopefully they will not ask for any prescription coz like I said we can get those meds over the counter. But anyways thank you so much for immediate response. Yes will subscribe bro very informative and very timely specially in my case that tomorrow March 6 is my flight going to Sydney very helpfull video. Good job bro keep it and more informative video 👍👍👍
@@jerryngo2575 Don't worry Jerry, you will be fine. All the best for your flight. Let me know how you go. Thanks for lovely comment. 🙏🙏
@@jerryngo2575 How did it go? Did they ask you for the prescription?
can i bring my acoustic guitar?
What if i download latest movies and tv series from telegram or torrent and they check my mobile ???
can we bring paracetamols ? or do i need prescription even for that?
tHANK YOU very good video if someone brings Xanax+hiv medicines what shall do and declare and no problem you go ahead or it is a problem? Thanks
What about home made pickles which is properly packed
Sorry, won't be allowed :(
And tobacco and paper for rolling cigarettes?
can I bring pearl necklaces and do I need to declare them? Please help me answer this question, thank you!
Kitchen items are allowed or not
Can i bring milk product based sweets like cham cham?
Can we bring dried spices and spices(masala powders) which is homemade, in limited quantity?
Not really as home made things are not allowed. You can bring packaged spices but they must be manufactured commercially. You can also buy ingredients here and make your own too.
@@overseasstudentsaustralia Thank you so much for the reply. As an immigrant I want to minimize my expenses in initial days..and not miss the home taste..hence the curiosity 😊
@@yogeetakshirsagar8575 That's ok. I can understand but you rather spend few extra dollars here than getting a fine. Hope that helps.
Can we cook food and freeze it to bring over to Australia
Are knives, scissors, and vegetable cutters allowed in customs??
No sharp items to carry
Thank for the info Sam. Can i bring 31grams of gold, apple watch and other gifts? Should i declare it?
How much will the gold be worth? Apple watch should be ok. Other gifts depending on type of gifts. For example, if it is food, then you need to declare.
Can I Bring My Swiss Knife In (Checked In Baggage) ?
Can we bring music system that we already have in india if yes than how ,or we have to pay any charges for that please help me
You can bring it but if it is too heavy then you might end up paying more money for your luggage. So consider your options carefully.
Peacock feathers allowed?
Hi, can i bring my vape pod to australia?
Can I bring ready-to-eat food that contain meat and vegetables, eg: mutton fried rice?
Kissan jam and also
Yes, you can
Hi Sam, I am moving to Australia within a week. Need some information regarding the immigration declaration form. Apart from clothes, shoes and personal hygiene items, I am carrying my Non-Stick cookware set, my Blood Pressure Machine, Straightener, Crockery set which has forks and butter knife. My wife will be carrying some of her cosmetics and artificial jewellery. We also have commercially packed branded snacks and sweets.
In the declaration form, there are no options to declare these. So, is it safe to assume that they can be brought in without declaration or how do we declare those. Can we write it in a piece of paper and hand it over along with the declaration form.
Hello Ankit, some of the items need not be declared but there is options for medicines and food etc. Those should be ticked. You don't need to write on a seperate page as well. They will ask you once you declare these items that what items do you carry. Tell them and they will decide if they want to decide if they want to inspect or not.
@@overseasstudentsaustralia Thank you for the prompt response...very helpful
Do I have to declare roasted coffee beans in Australia?
What about chef knives?
No
Are we supposed to bring any minimum amount of cash in hand while we enter Australia
No, there is no minimum but it depends on what you are coming for then it is good idea to bring some cash. For example, if you are coming as a student, it might be a good idea to bring $2000 for your first month expenses.
Please answer this! Can I bring my latop, my camera, my polaroid camera and my phone... obviously it costs more than 900 AUD but it´s allready more than two years old... or do I have to declare it?
You can bring them. No need to declare these items 👍
Can I bring any empty container which is usually used for kitchen purposes???? Or plastic bottle???? Please Sam tell me asap because I’m coming to Australia in this month.
Yes, you can bring them. No problems with that.
Okk thank you so much
Can you tell me about jewellry... specifically gold jewellery
Sure, what would you like to know.
Can i bring 30 pcs of betel leaf ?
Is aluminium vessel can bring to Australia
Hi The right information is $420, not $420,000.
Helo! Thank you for the video it really helps me. For the souvenir i want to bring 200 fansite like kpop picture for giving it for free at concert. Should I declare it ? . Thank you in advance 🙏🏻
More than 10.000 AUD in your bank account doesn't count right? I mean, as far as I know the 10.000 limit is strictly related to cash, bearer bonds and cheques
Correct, it is for more cash, cheque etc.
If you bring more than 10,000 AUD how much do they tax you? What percentage is applied on the amount?
no tax just need to declare or get a huge fine. declaration is a simple form to fill in but declare it on declaration landing card
hi, question about designer goods, is a christian dior, michael kors and guess bag considered designer goods? these bags are a gift for me and i dont know if its fake or original? should i not bring or or i need to declare it?
You don't need to declare as such these bags if you are using them and yes those brands are considered designer brands.
@@overseasstudentsaustralia what if i use one and the 2 are inside the check in luggage, should i declare it? how about if i bring extra watch and any accessories? do i need to declare it too?
i have the same question. 🙏🏻
Can i bring mouth harmonica and cereal
Hi. Can I bring make up products more than 100ml i bought a box of beauty product no I dnt know are they prohibeted
Please bring them in a luggage bag. Not in a carry-on especially if you are bringing a liquid or aerosols more than 100ml..
To be honest i have never been to a airport and i don't have any fucking idea what is done in airport, how do they check . Even i have doubt that will they take out all the items in the luggage, check strictly and leave it and after that we have to keep it in our bags in proper order and shape . Although I think it is a dumb question but try to reply me🤗🤣
Can i bring hair styling tool like hair curler?
Yes, should be all good.
I would like to ask if canned goods and noodles are allowed to bring ?
Mostly packed foods are allowed. but you may need to declare that. Check specific items here: www.abf.gov.au/entering-and-leaving-australia/can-you-bring-it-in/list-of-items
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Can I take battery fly beater..please answer soon
Should be fine. But you can also here that too.
What about artificial jewelry? Ear rings.. Necklace? Ring?
This includes both check-in baggage and hand baggage, right? Can laptops be carried in hand baggage?
Hi Nivedita, it includes both of them. Your laptop should be carried in a laptop bag and try not to put in hand baggage as you will need to take it out and show it at the customs.
@@overseasstudentsaustralia Thank you for the prompt response. Keep up the good work :).
@@niveditadurga3246 Thanks and glad you like our work :)
What are dity free items more than 900AUD
Hello Sir, how about dried fish?
Hoping for response, thank you! 🙌
You can check all of the items you can and can't bring here: www.abf.gov.au/entering-and-leaving-australia/can-you-bring-it-in/list-of-items
If it is not given in the list and you still want to bring, then make sure to declare it and let customs decide if they allow or not.
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Can I store musics and movies in pen drive and bring it???
As long as you have legally downloaded from the right channels. Not a pirated downloads from torrents etc. They have a right to check your phones, usb, anything you are bringing with you. Hope that helps.
Sir its weight is about 16kg and can we require its bill also or not please reply sir thanks
That's very heavy indeed. The total luggage allowed is around 25 to 30 kgs. You don't need to bring a bill with that. Also consider that you may have to move few times before settling at one place, so it can be challenging to move houses with that heavy item.
Can i bring a cream / gel for psoriasis? Its anti inflammation gel
I suggest bring a reciept if you can. Make sure to declare it as well.
Can I bring 200 mL of cologne, or if not how could I transfer into small? I really want it to get my best cologne, but don't have smaller one.
Bring that in a luggage, not a hand bag. It is not a problem at all if you do that.
Is there any hassle if I put it on carry on luggage?@@overseasstudentsaustraliathank you!
@@aaryan3325 Yes there is a restriction by most airlines these days. So no more than 100ml of bottle with liquids.
How about an electric guitar? Planning to bring mine. Thanks.
Can I bring 2 body washes of 295 ml each
Should be fine.
Should I declare if I onlh bring 10 packs of cigarettes into australia?
Do they inspect my hard drive if I bring one?
Yes, they can inspect that
Also your phone and laptop and make a copy of whatever is in it i think.
Is it illegal to carry a flash drive with downloaded music?
Good question. Pirated music, movies are illegal to bring. if you have purchaed the music and movies, they are fine to bring.
@@overseasstudentsaustralia Got it! Thanks
What about fast food that was bought let's say at the airport e.g KFC? Would that not be allowed?
Finish it in the plane before arriving at Australian airport.
Can I bring prescription medicines for my friends? Can you please advise
Bring prescription along with medications.
Can you specifically say how many cigarettes or packet can I bring?
Yes, unopen packet of up to 25 cigarettes only
can i bring powerbank(10000mah) and trimmer in handbag?
Bring in handbag 👜
Can we carry liquid medicine ? I'm on medication for two months ,it's a liquid medicine of 900ml
Make sure you have a clear doctor’s note explaining what it is and why you need it and a prescription. You only get fined if you don’t declare items. Even if you can’t bring it in you won’t get a fine if you declare it. Short of illegal drugs, weapons, child pornography (which might have criminal charges) or more than the permitted amount of cash (which you will be charged a tax on), the worst that can happen is it gets confiscated if declared. If you don’t declare it, it gets confiscated and you get a fine.
@@jessicascoullar3737 I'm coming Australia for study Master soon. How much cash limit shall I carry ? Am I allowed to carry cash for 3 years period of study?
mohammed Ali you can carry as much cash as you want provided you declare it if it is over $10000 and you need to be able to show it was legally obtained as this is more of an anti-money laundering rule than anything else. Not sure at what point it is taxed and how much (just that you get fined if over this amount and not declared). Not sure travelling with that much cash is safe however. Probably best to get a bank account set up first and do an electronic transfer. As to how much you will need that will depend on what city you are studying in. Rent is going to be the main cost and is very high in Sydney but can be half the price in other cities. Food is also quite expensive here. What are you going to study for your Masters?
Info on bringing in money: transferwise.com/au/blog/taking-cash-in-or-out-of-australia
@@jessicascoullar3737 Hi.. Thank you vvv much for Ur helpful reply. I appreciate it. As you very well pointed out that I have a large amount of cash from Stocks market shares. I Just finished my degree of civil engineering and planning to continue MS in Melbourne Australia by mid of 2021. My objective is to move my Financial there very smoothly and I would be very happy if you help how to set up an account there which I can make international transfer easier for me than carrying cash with me. Which not safe.
mohammed Ali hi. Not sure if you can set up an Australian bank account from overseas or if you have to wait until you get here. You will need ID (passport should be fine) and I would also take documents proving you have an Australian address and proof of enrolment in your institution. I would recommend St George or Bendigo bank. I worked for a while at Bankwest and they constantly beat us on customer service every year. We would get second or third but never first, it was very frustrating. I have banked with Bendigo before and they are very good. Don’t know much about St George. Would not recommend BankWest in Melbourne as they have closed most of their branches in the eastern states but would if you had been going to Perth. If you have a credit card linked to an overseas account that should tide you over until you can get set up here. Make sure it is a visa or MasterCard as they are the only two that will be accepted everywhere. American Express is accepted in some places but there is usually a surcharge and others probably won’t be accepted at all. Good luck with your studies. Melbourne is a great city, most of my family are there though I am in Sydney at the moment, and hopefully will be virus free by the time you get here.
Can I bring an iron in Australia? For ironing my clothes that is..
Yes, no issues with that.
sir what about electronic devices like sandwitch maker
You can buy them here. They are probably cheaper here and will take lots of weight in your luggage. How much it is costing you there?
@@overseasstudentsaustralia 1200 Rs.
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Thanks a lot brother, glad you lile the content. Do you have any suggestions for music. So we can use similar ones in the videos.
Sure brother, definitely i will get back to you.. and please make a video on costs of accessories for boys like shoe, jackets, etc.. we don't know the price, if it's affordable then our luggage will be less while we come to aus
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What about honey?