When you arrive

So, you've made the decision to study in Perth and your flights are booked! Now it's time to get prepared for your arrival. From getting through customs to settling into your new home, you'll find all the information and advice you need to make your arrival a smooth experience.

Pre-departure Checklist

Use this simple step-by-step checklist to make sure you have everything you need for your move.

Pre-departure Checklist

Airport Welcome Service

The StudyPerth Airport Welcome Service is the first point of contact for international students arriving in Western Australia to study! Our friendly team are here to make you feel welcome as soon as you land, and give you tips and tricks for settling in.

Our Airport Welcome Service runs twice a year, at the start of each university semester. Click the link below to find out about our next round.

Our Airport Welcome Desk is located on the right-hand side as you walk out of the arrivals doors after passing customs. Look for the blue StudyPerth footprints on the floor.

By registering for our Airport Welcome Service, you'll receive a FREE welcome pack when you arrive, full of StudyPerth merch, handy resources, and a 45GB mobile SIM card from Optus valued at AUD$39!

Learn more

Perth Airport maps

Get to know your way around Perth’s International Airport. There are two terminal precincts so use their helpful terminal maps to locate all the facilities, shops, and places to eat available to you once you arrive.

View terminal maps

What to do once you land

Upon disembarking from the aircraft, follow the signs to the immigration area, where you will present your passport, visa, and completed incoming passenger card.

After clearing immigration, collect your luggage from the designated carousel and proceed through customs.

Be sure to declare any restricted items or goods as required.

Once you exit the customs area, you will find various facilities and services, including currency exchange counters, ATMs, car rental desks, and public transportation options.

If you have arranged for airport transfers or have someone picking you up, designated meeting points are clearly marked.

View terminal maps

Customs and Duty Free

When you land in Australia, you will need to submit an incoming passenger card. This is a legal document that requires you to confirm if you are carrying any food, plant, wood, animal items or products, or more than AU$10,000 in cash.

Perth Airport has some handy security screening tips to help you get through quickly and easily.

Duty Free items

The majority of personal items you would carry in your luggage are tax and duty-free in Australia. This includes items like clothing, shoes and personal hygiene products.

Travellers can also buy limited amounts of general goods, alcohol, and tobacco duty-free.

Learn more about duty free

Airport transport

Perth Airport is located 17km from the city centre. Perth Airport offers fast and affordable transport options to get you where you need to go once you land in Perth. With its convenient, central location, you can be in Perth's city centre in 15-20 minutes with one of these options:

Train
Taxi or rideshare
Shared or private transfer
Get picked up by a friend or relative

Click the link to learn more about each option and decide what is best for you.

Learn more

Getting connected

When you arrive in Perth, you'll need to sign up with a mobile network provider to be able to make phone calls, send texts, and access the internet on your phone.

To help you get connected straight away, your free welcome pack at our Airport Welcome Desk comes with a prepaid $39 Optus SIM card, with 45GB of mobile data on it! It's simple to set up and you'll receive instructions in your welcome pack, but if you need help our team are there to assist you.

If you arrive outside of our Airport Welcome Service round, there are other ways to get connected. Mobile network providers such as Optus, Telstra, and Vodafone have booths at the airport to help you get connected right away.

Alternatively, you can head to one of their shops around Perth and they'll help you get setup. You'll just need to bring some identification (your passport) with you.

If you have any questions about SIM cards and getting connected in Perth, you can contact us.

Short-Stay Hotel Deals

Are you looking for a place to stay when you first land in Perth before moving to your permanent accommodation?

StudyPerth has negotiated student rates with some short-stay accommodation providers to make the accommodation as affordable as possible.

Take advantage of a number of discounted rates available exclusively through StudyPerth partner providers.

Find current offers

Visit the StudyPerth Hub!

Did you know we have an International Student Hub located in the heart of Perth city?

It's the perfect place for international students, where you can study, spend time with other international students, access a range of services, or simply relax and connect.

We're open 7 days a week, and offer you free amenities like tea, coffee, hot chocolate, snacks, games, study space, WiFi, computers, and printing (up to 10 pages per day).

When you arrive in Perth come and visit our hub, located at 555 Wellington Street, Perth.

International Student Hub