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Hi all

tried to get one online today, it said only available on arrival

thought you could get this prior to arrival in OZ?

am i doing something wrong?


cheers all and happy new year

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Dreamy

You can only do it online if you're in Australia.

I believe there's a paper form to submit if you want it before you arrive.

Tax File Number Application for Persons living Outside Australia

ABCDiamond

I recall this from ages ago, and I 'think' that even if you do apply from outside Australia, you end up being told that you must wait till you arrive, unless you have compelling reasons to need one before arrival.

warren thomas

we had to wait until we got here, you can still work dont worry while your waiting for it. just tick the right box's, your new employer will guild you.

Dreamy

Lol, that sounds about right

We just did ours online once we got here and gave the number to OH's employer as soon as we had it. Think it took about a week or so for it to arrive - although some friends who applied for one in the middle of last year said it took weeks to go through.

hantsfamily1

It comes through within a week after applying so its not a problem doing it when you arrive.

aussiedude

My son has arrived in Australia last week he has dual citizenship. We have tried and to register a tax file number for him online and have failed it keeps coming up with "his information is not registered with the DIAC" or something like that can someone tell me what we are doing wrong?? Please

He has Medicare, Drivers Licence, Bank Account etc but can't get a Tax file number online..

Amanda&Phil

When we landed I went the same week and filled out the forms took a couple of days too come through I would just do it when you get here

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Ms_Fi

I got mine within 10 days of applying on arrival - they have to link your passport number with immigration to make sure you've actually entered Australia so you need to wait until you're here.

moneypenny20

Presumably he came in with his Australian Passport in which case he has to apply by paper form. Go to your nearest Centrelink office and he can do it there. It's different than if you're newly migrated and not an Australian Citizen.

5u5an

Do you need a perm address? We were thinking of staying in a hostel until we found work (so we know what area to rent in as they only do 6 month rentals). Has anyone else done the same?

Amanda&Phil

I lived in a rental for 4 weeks when I applied for mine they did not ask the qyestion just what is your address

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moneypenny20

Husband did his whilst we were in a holiday rental. No problem.