Swish2

Hi guys,

I've had a look around and couldn't find it in a search but I'm a British/Australian dual national. I've never been to Australia other than on holiday (the passport helped cut the queues!).

I'm looking to emigrate to Australia this year, but do I need to apply for the Aussie equivalent of a British "national insurance" number before I head out there? I know anyone immigrating to the UK has to apply for a NI number before they can legally work.

Wanted to get that ticked off as I'd like to get some work lined up before flying out.

Any help/comments is appreciated

Alfresco

You can apply for a TFN (Tax File Number) with the ATO (Australian Tax Office) but that can be done when you arrive, I think.

https://www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/T...ing-for-a-TFN/

Swish2

Nice, thanks!

Alfresco

You're welcome.

Pollyana

Yep, you have to validate your visa first. then go online on the AtO site after arrival.

commonwealth

and get a Medicare card

Alfresco

and drivers licence...

JAJ

Not true, really. A person with a British citizen passport is entitled to work, even without an NI number. A lot of employers don't understand that, doesn't affect what the law says. And in any case, possession of a National Insurance number does not in itself prove that someone is a British citizen or legal resident.

Same applies in Australia. An Australian passport, or alternatively, an Australian citizenship certificate + photo ID, is absolutely acceptable as evidence of eligibility to work in Australia.
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You should normally apply for a Tax File Number after you take up residence in Australia. Unless you particularly need to have one as a non-resident.

Australian State/Territory driving licence and Medicare card are essential, but only after you take up residence. Non-resident Australian citizens do not normally have these.