Use the Notice of Arrival form to inform International Student Services (ISS) when to expect you in Sydney.

On arrival in Sydney International Airport, the airplane cabin may be sprayed with a harmless aerosol spray by the Department of Agriculture Inspectors. This is to ensure no unwanted bugs and pests are introduced into Australia.

 

Any foodstuffs, spices, plant, animal or wood products you intend to bring into Australia must be declared on the Customs Declaration form given to you on the plane. If you do not declare them, they may be confiscated and/or you could be fined. The Customs Officer will decide if you can keep anything. Declare everything on the form, as it will be too late to tell the Customs Officer in the airport. If in doubt, Declare It. See the Australian Customs Service website for detailed information, including currency limits, click here

 

N.B.Fresh food or meat products must be deposited in the specially marked bins located in the walkway before you reach the Immigration check point.

 

Australian Customs and Agricultural officers often use 'sniffer dogs' to detect illegal drugs or food stuffs. The dog sniffs at the bags and around the people in the baggage area. If the dog comes near you just remain calm - the dogs are highly trained and will not hurt you.

 

Australian Customs Officers may request that your bag be checked at any point within the Customs area, even if you go through the 'Nothing to Declare' section.

 

Money changing facilities for arriving passengers are located in the terminal immediately outside the main doors. If you did not bring any Australian currency with you, you should obtain at least AUD$200 to cover your immediate expenses.

 

The Airport Reception Desk will operate 6 weeks prior to the commencement of each session each year between 0600 - 1200 and 1700 - 2300 hours each day.

 

You will NOT be met personally at the Arrivals Gates.

 

After going through Customs, proceed to the Airport Reception Desk, which is located in the centre of the Arrivals Hall between the North Exit Gates (A/B) and the South Exit Gates (C/D) (See Map below). Should the desk be unattended, or if you have difficulty finding the desk, report to the nearby Tourism Information Counter where Meet & Greet Service staff will attend to your needs. The booth is marked with a big " i " for Information near the Tourism New South Wales Centre. If you get lost, ask an airport officer.

 

Sydney Airport Map (location of Airport Reception Desk)

 

At the Airport Reception Desk you will be given:

 

Staff of the Meet & Greet Service of Tourism New South Wales are also available to help you before you pass through Immigration and Customs, and immediately after you walk through one of the exit gates. The Meet & Greet staff can be readily recognised by their blue shirts and bright red vests. These officers are trained to provide information and assistance and speak a number of languages other than English.

Taxi from Airport to University - approximately AUD$30-$40.

Taxi from Airport to Sydney CBD - approximately AUD$40-$50

 

Full details on transport 'to and from' Sydney Airport is available online at Sydney Airport Website

If you need to contact someone at International Student Services because you;