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Table of Contents:

[How to use this guide](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/how-to-use-this-guide?hsLang=en)

 Before you go

[Tips for booking your Flight ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/how-to-submit-your-flight-information?hsLang=en#jump) [Health & Wellness Check ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/health-check?hsLang=en#jump) [Passports, Visas, and Immigration Rules](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/requirements?hsLang=en#jump) [Packing](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/packing-tips?hsLang=en#jump) [Cellphones](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/communications?hsLang=en#jump) [Money](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/money?hsLang=en#jump) [Budget Predictor](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/budget-predictor?hsLang=en#jump) [Apply for a Micro-Credential ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/credentials?hsLang=en#jump)

 Program Information

[Introduction](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com?hsLang=en#jump) [Staff](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/staff?hsLang=en#jump) [Communication with Staff](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/communication-with-staff?hsLang=en#jump) [Academics](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/academics?hsLang=en#jump) [Housing](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/housing?hsLang=en#jump) [CIS Abroad Activities](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/activities?hsLang=en#jump) [Arrival Instructions](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/arrival?hsLang=en#jump) [Evaluations](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/evaluations?hsLang=en#jump)

 Country / City Information

[Cultural Differences](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/cultural-differences?hsLang=en#jump) [Diversity Abroad](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/diversity-abroad?hsLang=en#jump) [How to Move Around](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/moving-around?hsLang=en#jump) [Things to do on your own](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/explore?hsLang=en#jump) [Sustainability Tips](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/sustainability?hsLang=en#jump) [Mailing Instructions](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/mailing-instructions?hsLang=en#jump) [Shopping](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/shopping?hsLang=en#jump)

 Emergencies, Health & Safety

[In Case of Emergency](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/emergency-numbers?hsLang=en#jump) [Culture Shock](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/cultural-shock?hsLang=en#jump) [Health Insurance](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/health-insurance?hsLang=en#jump) [Health Onsite](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/health?hsLang=en#jump) [Safety Onsite](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/safety?hsLang=en#jump) [Code of Conduct](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/code-of-conduct?hsLang=en#jump) [Independent Travel Form](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/independent-travel-form?hsLang=en#jump) 

[Voting From Abroad ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/voting-from-abroad?hsLang=en)

Student Hub Links:

[ Micro Credentials ](https://www.cisabroad.com/academics/micro-credentials/?hsLang=en)

# Welcome to Gold Coast

[ How to use this guide ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/how-to-use-this-guide?hsLang=en#jump)

 Before you go

[ Tips for booking your Flight ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/how-to-submit-your-flight-information?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Health & Wellness Check ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/health-check?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Passports, Visas, and Immigration Rules ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/requirements?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Packing ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/packing-tips?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Cellphones ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/communications?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Money ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/money?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Budget Predictor ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/budget-predictor?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Apply for a Micro-Credential ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/credentials?hsLang=en#jump)

 Program Information

[ Introduction ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Staff ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/staff?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Communication with Staff ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/communication-with-staff?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Academics ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/academics?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Housing ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/housing?hsLang=en#jump)

[ CIS Abroad Activities ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/activities?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Arrival Instructions ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/arrival?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Evaluations ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/evaluations?hsLang=en#jump)

 Country / City Information

[ Cultural Differences ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/cultural-differences?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Diversity Abroad ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/diversity-abroad?hsLang=en#jump)

[ How to Move Around ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/moving-around?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Things to do on your own ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/explore?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Sustainability Tips ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/sustainability?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Mailing Instructions ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/mailing-instructions?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Shopping ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/shopping?hsLang=en#jump)

 Emergencies, Health & Safety

[ In Case of Emergency ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/emergency-numbers?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Culture Shock ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/cultural-shock?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Health Insurance ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/health-insurance?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Health Onsite ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/health?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Safety Onsite ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/safety?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Code of Conduct ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/code-of-conduct?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Independent Travel Form ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/independent-travel-form?hsLang=en#jump)

[ Voting From Abroad ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/voting-from-abroad?hsLang=en#jump)

# Entry Requirements

## Passports

First things first! You will need a passport that doesn’t expire too soon -- at a minimum it should last for 6 months after your anticipated return from your study abroad program. Apply or renew now if you need to!

Important: Make sure you sign your passport before travel, as it's not a valid document without your signature!

## Visas and Permits to Stay

U.S. citizens pursuing studies in Australia must obtain a student visa prior to departure. The application process is digital, and the visa status is recorded electronically without any physical label being placed in the passport. When immigration officials scan the passport, the visa status will be verified. For year-long students, the Australian Embassy may require additional documentation and will communicate this via email.

Please review the Australia Visa guidelines [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v2GdkGWPBMtlUJUoXRozsJEAsZtMqQnBhuERPqyg1GU/edit?usp=sharing).

 

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