Common life problems of international students abroad

Please try not to carry a lot of cash when you go out, and copy and keep your passport name page and Australian visa for use when you lose them.

Two. Visa, entry and customs

1, Introduction to Australian Visa

(1) tourist visa (676): can stay for 3-6 months;

(2) Visit visa (679): Citizens or permanent residents visit relatives.

(3) Business visas are divided into:

456: Short-term business activities within 3 months;

956: To those who need to come to Australia frequently for business activities. The validity of a visa is as long as a passport, and you can stay for 3 months at a time;

(4) Student visa 573, accompanied by family members, can apply for a job; Spouses can apply for a study visa for up to three months or apply for a corresponding student visa in Australia;

(5) Work visa for hiring skilled workers: There are two kinds of visas: two-year visa and four-year visa. Due to entry, the visa can be used for multiple entry and exit to Australia.

2. Immigration and Customs

(1) entry

A, for carrying items that need to be declared, fill in the declaration form truthfully and take the red channel. If you carry things that don't need to be declared, you can take the green channel;

B prohibited items include: animals and their dried and fresh products, such as medicines, food (including eggs, some dairy products, sausages and canned meat) and China national musical instruments with snakeskin and crocodile skin, such as erhu and drums; Plants and their dried and fresh products, such as herbs, tea, grains, seeds, nuts, fruits, vegetables, wood products, etc. ; Guns, ammunition, swords and other dangerous goods;

C, such as carrying the above items, or can't judge whether the items are prohibited items, should truthfully declare. Those who intentionally or unintentionally carry prohibited items are exempted, and those who fail to declare are hell to pay;

D. if the articles allowed to enter the country exceed the limit, they should also be truthfully declared. Limited items such as 250 cigarettes (18 years old or older), 2.25 liters of wine (18 years old or older), cash 10000 Australian dollars or equivalent currency, etc.

In addition, in Australia, cross-state travel, generally can not carry vegetables, fruits, honey and other agricultural products.

(2) Leaving the country

If you bring the following items, you need to declare to the customs: animals and plants and their products, dangerous goods such as guns, ammunition and knives, traditional cultural items (such as works of art, stamps and coins), and articles involving Australian national defense or strategic substances.

(3) Punishment

Violation of the declaration or prohibition of carrying articles can impose a fine of 220 Australian dollars on the parties on the spot. Those with serious circumstances can be prosecuted, fined more than 60,000 Australian dollars and sentenced to 10 years imprisonment.

(4) mailing items

Articles that need to be declared or prohibited from entering Western Australia by mail from abroad are the same as those in Article 1. The relevant authorities will quarantine the relevant articles (except for destruction), and the quarantine expenses shall be borne by the recipient.

Details of articles that need to be declared or prohibited from entering the country can be found on the following websites:

www.CUSTOMS.GOV.AU； or

www.AQIS.GOV.AU/CHINESE.

Third, the situation and public security situation

The political situation in Australia is stable and the public security situation in Western Australia is good. Drug-related crimes are the most common crimes, and there are few vicious criminal cases, and there is no violent criminal tendency specifically aimed at Asians or Chinese.

Four, common diseases and medical conditions

Animal and plant quarantine in Western Australia is strict, and there are no reports of avian influenza and infectious diseases at present. Western Australia's medical level is advanced, but the cost of treatment and medicine is expensive. Tourists, visiting relatives or short-term business visitors should purchase medical insurance in advance.

1, see a doctor

(1) Medical service institutions in Western Australia can generally treat foreigners who have no right of abode, and those who are in danger of life can be treated first and then charged, but the specific methods are different from hospital to hospital.

(2) If you need an interpreter during admission or treatment, you can call the Medical and Health Translation Office, free of charge 13 1450.

2. Medical first aid

(1) ambulance (St. John ambulance, tel: 10 1233, or 000)

This service is applicable to all foreigners in Western Australia. The fee can be paid afterwards, and the ambulance company will send the bill directly to the parties.

(2) Royal Flying Doctor Service (Tel: 1-800-625-800)

Applicable to all foreigners 250 kilometers away from Perth, free of charge. However, whether to use helicopter for ambulance depends on the doctor's decision, and the parties cannot call this service directly.

Verb (abbreviation for verb) local customs and regulations

Australia is an immigrant country, which pursues multiculturalism and all ethnic groups live in harmony.

Various customs and habits are respected and protected.

Intransitive verb price and supply

The denominations of Australian banknotes are 5 yuan, 10 yuan, 20 yuan, 50 yuan and 100 yuan. Coins have denominations of 5 cents, 10 cents, 20 cents, 50 cents, 1 yuan and 2 yuan. There are no coins with denominations of 1 cent and 2 cents in the Australian dollar, and 3 cents and 4 cents are automatically calculated into 5 cents; While 1 min and 2 will automatically return to zero. For example, the branch of 12 is calculated as 10, the branch of 14 is calculated as 15, and so on.

The exchange rate between Australian dollar and RMB is about 1:6. Compared with China's big cities such as Beijing, the price in Western Australia is similar, but the actual price is about six times that in Beijing.

Business hours in bank of western australia are: Monday to Thursday, from 9: 30 am to 4: 00 pm; Friday, 9: 30 am to 5: 00 pm. Some banks in the suburbs will also be open on Thursday night and Saturday morning. ATM ATMs can be seen everywhere, serving 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Services provided by banks also include currency exchange. Electronic money transfer machine (EFTPOS) is widely used, and it will be used to transfer various bank accounts and credit cards in most places, including taxis, restaurants and hotels.

Generally speaking, there is no need to tip in Australia. If you think the service you get is more valuable than your money, you can of course tip for this super-value enjoyment.

There is sufficient supply of local commodities, and general daily necessities do not need to be carried. If you need to carry personal belongings, please refer to the relevant provisions in the second paragraph of this article to avoid being severely punished for carrying contraband.

Seven. Transportation and travel

1, climate of Western Australia

Western Australia covers an area of about 2.52 million square kilometers, accounting for one-third of Australia's land area, and is the largest state in Australia. More than 90% are hills. The state has a population of 2 million, accounting for one tenth of Australia's total population. /kloc-At the beginning of the 9th century, Europeans began to emigrate to Western Australia, and 190 1 became a state of the Commonwealth of Australia.

The northern part of Western Australia is dry in winter (April-July), with plenty of sunshine during the day, and the temperature is between 24 and 34 degrees. The temperature in coastal areas does not change much during the day, with a maximum of 40 degrees, but it may drop to 0 degrees at night. It is humid in summer (165438+1October-next March), and the highest temperature can reach 35 degrees.

The climate in southern Western Australia is relatively stable. The highest temperature in coastal areas is 32 degrees in summer and about 14 degrees in winter.

Perth, the capital of Western Australia, was founded in August 1829. Greater Perth (including fremantle Port) covers an area of 5,382 square kilometers and has a population of 6,543.8+0.4 million, accounting for 70% of the state's population. Perth is the fourth largest city in Australia, located at 3 1.58 minutes south latitude and 1 15.49 minutes east longitude. It is located in the Mediterranean area on the west coast of the Australian mainland. Perth has an average sunshine of 8.8 hours a day and about 138 sunny days a year, so it is called "the city of sunshine and air". In summer, ultraviolet rays are extremely strong during the day, so you should pay attention to sun protection when you go out.

2. Traffic in Perth

Perth has developed public transportation, including buses, railways and ferries. The ride is comfortable and safe. Free cat bus, commonly known as cat car, has red, blue and Huang San special lines, which run through the east, west, north and south of Perth city center.

Train: Arrive at 5: 28 a.m. 165438+ 0: 28 p.m., and the first train leaves Perth Central Station.

Taxi: Swan Taxi (Tel: 13 13 30), Black &; Companies such as white taxi (tel: 13 1008), yellow taxi (tel: 13 19 24) or independent taxi (tel: 9375 7777) operate taxi business. The fees are roughly as follows: from Monday to Friday, the starting price is 3.2 Australian dollars during the day (6: 00- 18: 00), 4.6 Australian dollars at night (18: 00) and on weekends, and 0.30 Australian dollars per kilometer.

There is no direct flight between Perth and China. Besides flights from the East, there are also flights from Cathay Pacific, Dragonair and Singapore Airlines to China via Hong Kong and Singapore.

Perth International Airport is about 25 kilometers from the city center. The airport has car rental, taxi area and shuttle bus. There is a shuttle bus to downtown within 45 minutes after each international flight arrives. Tickets are for adults 15 (AUD, the same below) and children 12. There are also waiting points in the city center, East Perth, West Perth and Beiqiao District. Passengers can take the shuttle bus to the international airport.

3, the main tourist attractions and projects

It is sunny in Western Australia most of the year. 9. Three months (10 and 12) is the peak tourist season.

Tourism is mainly divided into five areas: Swan River and Beach in Perth, Coral Coast in Ningluo, Golden Inland in Kalguli, Northwest Area in Bloom and Southwest Area famous for brewing.

(1) Wild flowers arrive at 1 1 every July, and there are as many as 12000 kinds of wild flowers blooming all over the country. Every September is the Wild Flowers Festival.

(2) Wineries in Swan Valley and Margaret River.

(3) Penu Lu Lu National Park is one of the world heritage sites, and the canyon scenery is charming.

(4) Bloom pearl industry is developed.

(5) Victorian architecture in fremantle.

(6) Gaspard Monge Lake is the main attraction to watch the black swan in Western Australia.

(7) King's Park, located in the urban area, covers an area of about 400 hectares and is adjacent to Swan River. There are 1700 kinds of plants in the park. Here you can have a panoramic view of Perth city center and Swan River.

4. Major star hotels and Chinese restaurants

(1) star-rated hotels: There are more than 40 star-rated hotels in Perth, with about 30 in the central area. Most hotels are clean and comfortable. You can boil your own water, but slippers, toothpaste and toothbrushes are not provided.

(2) Chinese restaurants: Chinese restaurants in Perth are mainly concentrated in Beiqiao District (Chinatown), with more than 20 restaurants. Mainly Hong Kong-style or Cantonese cuisine.

5. Western Australia does not implement daylight saving time, and there is no time difference with Beijing.

Eight, work and study

Many immigrants from China work in restaurants, factories and farms. A few successful people are engaged in real estate, TCM diagnosis and treatment, fresh fruit and vegetable processing or catering industry. International students and visiting scholars in Chinese mainland University are mainly employed by companies, universities, scientific research institutions and government departments.

(1) work

There are four conditions for applying for a 457 technical work visa: Australian company or overseas company guarantee, labor service agreement, investment in Australian technology agreement, and sales service plan.

457 visa is divided into two types: two-year visa and four-year visa, which is more relaxed in English level, technical evaluation and age requirements, and has the advantages of not emphasizing work experience and short application period. However, the visa does not necessarily guarantee the length of the working period, and employees should sign detailed contracts with their direct employers to stipulate the working period.

China people who come to work in Western Australia are mainly sponsored (employed) by Australian companies. The application is divided into three steps:

(1) The employer is eligible to apply for a guarantee. Including the employer is a legitimate operator, direct employer, and has a good business record.

(2) Employer nomination. Employers need to submit the skills required for specific positions to the Australian Immigration Service; Immigration needs to review the qualifications of employers and the salaries of employees.

(3) entry and exit supervision. Including confirming whether the employer has fulfilled its obligations, and requiring the employer to prove the salary payment and employee training plan within 12 months after approval.

Precautions: People who come to work in Australia through intermediary companies should know more about Australian companies and sign work contracts directly with the employer to stipulate the working period and rights and interests so as not to be deceived. If intermediary companies have exaggerated or other fraudulent acts and facts, they should report to relevant domestic departments or claim their rights and interests through legal means.

② study

All courses in Australian universities start in late February or early March, and some courses can also be enrolled in July. Each academic year is divided into two semesters, each semester is about 13 weeks, and the examination time is in June and the middle of 165438+ 10, and the summer vacation is from 12 to February of the following year.

tuition

Bachelor's degree:

-The average tuition fee for liberal arts, business, economics and law is12000-16,000 Australian dollars per year.

—— The average annual tuition fee for science and engineering disciplines focusing on laboratory research 15000- 18000 Australian dollars.

Postgraduate certificate/diploma: generally 6,000 Australian dollars per semester.

Master and doctor: about 14000- 18000 Australian dollars per year.

According to statistics, there are more than 4,000 international students from China in Western Australia, mainly language students and college students. Famous universities in Western Australia include the University of Western Australia, Curtin University, ECU University and Murdoch University. Their websites are

www。 UWA university of education,

www。 CURTIN.EDU.AU

Www。 ECU.EDU.AU and

www。 Murdoch University.

1. Application procedures and precautions for studying in Australia

(1) Before applying for studying in Australia, you need to know the specific situation of Australian institutions, such as school profile, admission requirements, curriculum, teaching level, teaching facilities and tuition fees.

(2) Choose one or several schools that can offer your courses/majors, and directly contact the schools to apply for admission. You may need to provide the following materials:

Fill in the application form provided by the school.

Provide a clear copy or notarial certificate of the academic qualifications you have obtained or the documents with the highest academic qualifications at present.

If you are a student at school, provide a clear copy of the school's proof of attendance and transcript.

From the visa point of view, students who go to Australia to take courses below 12 (excluding 12) do not need to show proof of English proficiency, while students who take other courses need to show proof of English proficiency of at least IELTS 5.0.

Students applying for postgraduate courses, if they have work experience, need to provide proof of relevant work experience.

The materials required by each school are slightly different. Please contact the school directly.

(3) After evaluating your qualifications, if the school thinks that you meet the requirements of the university, it will send you an "admission notice".

(4) Submit a student visa application to the Immigration Department of Adelaide, Australia with the "detention certificate" and pay the student visa application fee at the same time (this review procedure can be carried out before the official passport application). Please send the visa application materials directly to the following mailbox of the Immigration Department of Adelaide, Australia: GPO mailbox of the offshore processing center of the Department of Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs of the Immigration Department 1393 Adelaide SA 500 1 Australia.

If you want to obtain student visa evaluation materials, including student visa application form 157A, you can:

Download directly from the website of the Australian Embassy in China:

Www.austemb.org.cn or

www.immi.gov.au/students/july0 1_· changes.htm

(5) Choose a major and don't "follow the trend". Choose your major according to your own preferences. Now most international students have chosen business and IT as their major. In fact, apart from these two majors, there are many courses that Australia can study. This is also helpful for employment after graduation.

(6) Determine the goal to "consider". Before choosing a school and major, students can make a detailed investigation and comparison through the Internet. If you have any questions about the school and major, you can contact the Education Office of the Australian Consulate General in Shanghai for consultation, and you can also get the latest and most accurate information.

(7) It is the most practical to think high. Once you decide on the school and major to study abroad, you should prepare for the IELTS test as soon as possible. High school graduates with IELTS 5 can apply for studying in Australia, but they must receive language training before entering the school. A half-point IELTS score means 10 weeks of language courses. Only when IELTS reaches 6.5 can you enter the university. Therefore, the higher the IELTS score, the more expenses you can save.

(8) Many schools in Australia have strict requirements on class hours. Those who have insufficient class hours can cancel their visas and be repatriated. So when you get to school, please pay attention to the specific requirements of the school.

(9) Spend more time planning. It is suggested that it takes 1 to 2 years from the planned study abroad to the application. The whole application process takes about half a year, and it also takes a long time to know the country you want to go to and choose the major you want to study. In this way, your goals will be clearer and studying abroad will be more meaningful.

2. Frequently asked questions about studying in China.

The Australian Embassy in China systematically summarizes the common problems of China students applying for studying in Australia, mainly including the following questions (please refer to the Australian Embassy in China, official website, "Studying in Australia" (

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(2) Which Australian schools can recruit China students?

Australian education authorities have strict requirements on the educational level of domestic institutions, especially for institutions and courses that recruit overseas students. Colleges and courses that recruit overseas students must be approved by the Australian Ministry of Education. Only by meeting the standards and requirements of the government can the school recruit overseas students. The Australian government implements unified coding and unified management for all schools that recruit overseas students. Only courses and institutions that have obtained CRICOS coding are eligible to recruit overseas students.

If you want to know whether the relevant institutions or courses in Australia are qualified to recruit overseas students,

Please visit official website, Australian Department of Education.

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(4) What is the cost of studying in Australia?

A survey by the Australian government shows that Australia is always much cheaper than the United States and Britain in terms of overall expenses, including tuition and living expenses. Different courses and different schools will have different tuition standards. The cost of living will also vary according to different regions, courses and lifestyles.

(5) Is there a scholarship?

Yes Scholarships for international students in Australia are generally divided into two categories, one is scholarships from the Australian government and the other is scholarships from universities. There are two kinds of Australian government scholarships. One is the Australian Development Scholarship (ADS), which is jointly awarded by the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) and the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation of China to the national staff in China. At present, the Australian Development Scholarship does not accept individual applications. Interested applicants please contact MOFTEC or provincial and municipal economic and trade commissions. The other is the Australian International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRs), which is mainly awarded to overseas master's or doctoral students doing research projects. Australian international postgraduate research scholarships and scholarships from Australian universities are directly selected by institutions and awarded to students with excellent academic performance. Students who are interested in applying for these scholarships, please tell the university that they want to apply for scholarships when applying for university admission, and the university will mail the relevant application forms. Apart from the Australian Development Scholarship, the Australian Embassy in China does not accept any scholarship applications, nor can it provide scholarship application forms. Please apply directly to the school.

(6) Can I work while studying in Australia?

Of course. International students with student visas can work part-time in Australia with the permission of their parents, but they must apply to the local immigration office for a part-time student visa. You can't work more than 20 hours a week during the study period, and you can work all day during the holidays.

(7) What is the ranking of Australian institutions?

Australian institutions have no official rankings. Australian government legislation requires all education and training institutions to be registered with the federal government and meet various teaching quality standards, so many institutions can provide high-quality courses for overseas students. There are many kinds of education and training institutions in Australia, with high level of teaching and scientific research, and there are necessary teaching facilities to provide support services for international students. Overseas students should choose institutions that can provide courses that suit their needs and expectations.

(8) Can I get an Australian diploma by studying distance or online education courses?

Australian universities, vocational education and training colleges all offer distance education courses. You need to contact these colleges directly and ask about their distance education courses.

(9) What is vocational and technical education?

Australia has a complete national vocational and technical education network-Vocal Music and Technical Education (VTE), which provides practical and industry-oriented training courses for students. Most vocational education courses are provided by the government's technical and continuing education, as well as enterprises, private colleges, community groups, professional organizations and schools.

Overseas students in Australia can take a wide range of vocational and technical education courses, including diplomas, diplomas and advanced diplomas.

(10) Can China students attend secondary schools in Australia?

Yes, but it must comply with the relevant regulations of Australian departments for international students. If you want to know more about Australia's regulations for China students to attend high school courses, please visit the visa section of the website of the Australian Embassy in China for further inquiry.

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(1 1) Is there an age limit for international students to apply for studying in Australia?

There is no age limit for students in other categories except those who go to Australia for high school.

(12) Can China university graduates apply for master's/doctoral courses?

According to the current policy, applicants must have a bachelor's degree to apply for a master's/doctoral degree visa. Only a two-year or three-year college diploma will not be accepted.

(13) Do students who have studied abroad provide IELTS scores when applying for studying in Australia?

Students who have studied English-taught courses in Australia, New Zealand, Britain, Canada, the United States, South Africa and other countries for more than five years can be exempted from IELTS scores.

(14) Can spouses or family members visit their relatives studying in Australia? (Visiting/accompanying reading)

The spouse of an applicant for studying abroad can apply for a visa to accompany him to Australia at the same time as the applicant applies for a student visa; You can also submit a visa application to accompany you after the applicant has obtained an Australian study visa.

Family members of applicants can apply for tourist visas to visit their families in Australia.

From June 5438+1 October12004,1parents of international students under the age of 8 can apply for visas to accompany their parents to Australia. For details, please refer to the visa section of the website of the Australian Embassy in China.

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(3) Special reminders about working and studying abroad

1. Before going abroad, you should receive necessary safety education to improve your own safety knowledge and self-protection awareness. The specific contents include understanding and familiarity with Australian laws and regulations, especially traffic rules.

2. Participate in local medical insurance and renew it in time. The Australian government stipulates that all international students in Australia must participate in medical insurance, namely "Overseas Student Medical Insurance" (OSHC). The cost of OSHC varies according to the length of students' stay in Australia, and the charging standard varies according to the type of medical insurance chosen, but it is generally around 3 12 Australian dollars per year. OSHC will pay most (more than 80%) of the medical expenses, most of the prescription drugs and first aid expenses (excluding dentistry and optometry) for international students in Australia. If you hold a non-student visa or have studied in Australia for less than three months, you can't get OSHC insurance. In this case, you'd better buy travel insurance or other private health insurance. In addition to the above medical insurance, students are also free to choose accident insurance and property insurance.

3, should avoid going out alone at night, avoid carrying or exposing a lot of cash. If you go out for a long time, you must let your friends know.

4. In case of emergency, the department that may provide the most direct help is the office of international students in the school. At the same time, you can also seek help from the China Association of Overseas Students and Scholars, the consular department or education department (group) of the local China embassy or consulate, and the local police.

Nine. Immigration and nationality policy

Australia recognizes dual citizenship and is one of the countries that have successfully achieved multicultural and racial harmony in the world. Since the abolition of the "White Australia Policy" and the implementation of the policy of no difference in color, race and nationality in the 1970s, a large number of immigrants have poured in, and Australia has gradually entered a multicultural and multi-ethnic society. The Australian federal government encourages all ethnic groups to maintain their own cultural traditions and languages and provides financial support for this.

X. Relevant contact information

1. Consulate General of China in Perth Address: 45 Brown Street, East Perth, Wisconsin, 6004.

The telephone number of the Overseas Chinese Affairs Section is 6 1-8-9222 0302, and the fax number is 61-8-92216144 (fax).

2. Other commonly used telephone numbers

(1) Australian Foreign Affairs and Trade Office, Western Australia

www.DFAT.GOV.AU

Tel: 923 14463, fax: 92212827;

(2) Office of the Department of Multiculturalism and Immigration of Western Australia

www.IMMI.GOV.AU

Tel: 13 188 1

(3) Western Australia Tourism Bureau:

www.WESTAUSTRALIA.COM

Tel: 9262 1700

(4) Customs:

www.CUSTOMS.GOV.AU

Tel: 1300363263

(5) Quarantine Bureau of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry:

www.AQIS.GOV.AU

Tel: 9334 1555

(6) Western Australian Police

www.POLICE.WA.GOV.AU

Call the police: 13 1444 (dial 000 for life safety).

(7) Medical assistance: 92242244

(8) Western Australia Meteorological Bureau

www.BOM.GOV.AU

Weather forecast telephone number: 130095537 1

(9) Telephone translation service: 13 1450 (charge)

(10) qantas

www.QANTAS.COM.AU

Tel: 13 1223

(1 1) Cathay Pacific Airlines

www.CATHAYPACIFIC.COM

Tel: 13 1747

(12) Singapore Airlines

www.SINGAPOREAIR.COM.AU

Tel:13101,9477 1020

(13) Tourism World

Tel: 99644455 Fax: 9964 1727

(14) Travel Express

Tel: 94792622 Fax: 92776783

(15) Tourism

Tel: 92629227 Fax: 92629296

(16) Harvey World Travel Service

Tel: 9 187 1395 Fax: 9 187 1 168.