Australian Embassy
Portugal
Cabo Verde, Sao Tome and Principe, Guinea Bissau

Return to Australia

Information for Australian citizens returning to Australia to reside

Should you have any specific queries with regards on how and what you can take to Australia it is best to direct these to the respective Australian Government agencies.

 

Australian Customs Service

 

Returning Australian Citizens or persons moving to Australia to reside, who wish to obtain information on sending personal items to Australia, should contact the Australian Customs Service.

 

Department of Agriculture and Water Resources

 

Returning Australian Citizens or persons moving to Australia to reside or travelling to Australia, who wish to obtain information on how to enter Australia with pets or animal products, should contact the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (previously known as Australian Quarantine Inspection Services - AQIS).

 

Medicare

 

Returning Australian Citizens or persons moving to Australia to reside, who wish to obtain information on health care cover, should contact Medicare via their web site.

 

Social Security

 

Returning Australian Citizens or persons moving to Australia to reside, who wish to obtain information on Social Security benefits, should contact Centrelink.

 

State/Territory Governments

 

Returning Australian Citizens or persons moving to Australia to reside, who wish to obtain information from State or Territory Governments, should contact the relevant governments.