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Preparing to Arrive

From visa grant to Institute orientation – the following information will ensure your arrival in Australia is quick and easy. Please visit the Australian Government, Study Australia site for the latest information on student arrivals, travel and visas, including covid-19 vaccine information.

Assisted Housing

Living in managed housing is similar to renting a place of your own, but in a building that has been made especially for students. Unlike private rental properties, managed student housing typically comes fully furnished to spare residents from having to buy furnishings. A professional student housing firm manages them, offering you peace of mind, although they frequently want you to sign a rental agreement.

Purpose-built housing for students

Consider a student hotel. The accommodations were created with students in mind. close to campuses with top-notch amenities. Although kitchens, common areas, student facilities, and other amenities are not provided, the homes and rooms do.

Student Hostel

Student hostels, which are like share houses but are only for students, are scattered across Adelaide’s suburbs. You prepare your own meals, clean up after yourself, and handle bill payment.

Private Lease

When students self-manage, they sign a lease with a landlord or property owner. Maximum independence is provided via private rentals, where students are responsible for all food and utility expenditures, including those for gas, water, electricity, and the internet. Renting a property that is fully furnished, partially furnished, or unfurnished is an option.

Reaching Adelaide

The distance from Adelaide International Airport to the city centre is about twenty minutes by cab.
As you leave the main terminal, to the left, there is a dedicated taxi rank where you may easily find a taxi.

You will have to get in touch with Student Support Services at Solis College to organise the airport pickup service. you must submit the request to Solis at least 7 days before your arrival date in Australia .

We have included some information on how to prepare for your visit and what to anticipate when you come to Adelaide. We advise all foreign students considering attending Solis Institute to read this material before travelling to Australia.

  • Before packing, it’s a good idea to familiarise yourself with Australia’s quarantine and customs regulations.
  • Australia has rigorous biosecurity and quarantine regulations to prevent the entry of alien pests and diseases. Read more on the permitted and prohibited imports into Australia.
  • Your airfare will range from AUD$1,200 to AUD$2,000 in economy.
  • Prepare your travellers’ checks and/or cash; we advise students to bring a minimum of $100 and a maximum of $5,000 in AUD for arrival-related expenses.
  • All of your paperwork, including your passport, visa, travellers’ checks, bank draughts, and any return tickets, should be photocopied or scanned. Keep them separate from the originals and leave one set safely at home.
  • By contacting Student Services, you may choose to plan for lodging or an airport pick-up service.
  • Solis provides incoming students with an orientation session to help them become familiar with the school’s expectations, policies, and resources as well as to present the social and cultural standards that international students should be aware of while studying in Australia. Each student receives orientation at no additional cost to them.
  • Contact Student Services to learn more about the following orientation session.

Preparation for leaving entails:

  • Travel arrangements: To get the best deals and avoid the last-minute rush, get your ticket as soon as you can.
  • Check your ticket to see if it includes protection for you and your belongings; if not, you may want to consider purchasing travel insurance.
  • Purchase higher-quality, lighter luggage bags with a locking feature. Keep anything that you need to declare to Customs and Quarantine close to hand. Additionally, carefully identify your luggage and include a copy of your contact information inside.
  • Personal effects: Bring appropriate clothing for the weather where your college is located. Bring no food items, animal products, or plant products into Australia because most of them are prohibited. You must declare any food, animal products, or plant goods on your passenger card.
  • Have any required eye, dental, and medical exams: Dental and optical services are typically not covered by Overseas Student Health Cover (OHSC) policies. Due to the high cost of these services in Australia, it is advisable to have a physical examination before travelling there.

  • Medication: Medication with a doctor’s prescription may be permitted for a brief period of time. You must list them on your passenger card.

  • Passport-size photos: You might need some photos when you arrive, so having your most recent photos on hand could be useful.

  • Personal documents: Bring a copy of your visa application paperwork as well as original or certified copies of your academic transcripts, including IELTS scores, work references, birth certificates, letters of offer, and eCoE. There should be an English translation of any documents not written in English. A page of translation might run you more than $35 AUD. Once you have boarded your flight, keep your enrolment letter, eCOE, and the contact information for your foreign office of education provider with you at all times.

  • Gather your passport, the letter granting you a visa, your airline ticket, and your health insurance information.

  • Have at least $500 in cash on hand: Before opening a bank account, you will need to pay cab fares with cash as well as for meals and other necessities when you first arrive. Please be aware that you must notify Customs if you are bringing more than $10,000 in cash into Australia (though we do not recommend you carry this much cash with you).

    You must have access to AUD$2000 to AUD$3000 in traveler’s checks or bank draughts in your name, as well as have enough Australian currency in cash to cover your initial expenses.

  • Pack your travel bag. Make sure to pack appropriate clothing for the season you’ll be arriving. The summers in Adelaide are dry and hot (average daily maximum 28°C, minimum 16°C), while the winters are damp and chilly (average daily maximum 16°C, minimum 8°C). There is no dress code at Solis. On campus, most students dress casually, such as in jeans, t-shirts, shirts, sweaters, blouses, and sneakers. For important occasions, you might wish to bring some more formal attire in addition to any traditional clothing from your culture.

  • Bringing someone else’s bags: Never bring someone else’s items or baggage, as they can contain contraband. You will be responsible for it if you do so.

  • Check the details on Australian Customs and Quarantine: Australian biosecurity rules forbid the importation of particular foods and animal products. It’s crucial to know what you may and cannot carry into Australia to prevent penalties or visa problems. For further details on what you can bring (and mail) to Australia, consult the Australian Government’s Studying in Australia – Biosecurity handbook.