Australian Permanent Resident Visiting New Zealand

Does an Australian PR need a Visa to Visit New Zealand?.

Yes,  as from the 1st October 2019, an Australian Permanent Resident will need to arrange an evisa BEFORE travelling to New Zealand.

1st October 2019: The New Zealand government brought out a new rule starting from 1st October 2019.… Read the rest

Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance Companies in Australia.

Why do we need Travel Insurance?.

Many reasons are given, including: Medical Cover, Lost luggage, Flight delays, Overbooked hotels.

Medical cover must be the major possible cost, with daily hospitalisation costs in places like Bali exceeding $800, with medical evacuations hitting up to around $50,000, … Read the rest

Overseas Travel Insurance cover for NON-Australian Residents

Visitor To Australia and need Travel Insurance for Overseas Holiday?.

For those Non Residents in Australia on tourist visas etc who want to travel overseas on holidays, getting travel Insurance is often a problem, as Australian Insurers normally say that they only provide Travel Insurance cover for Australian Residents.

But.. … Read the rest

Australian Passport Control Smartgates

Automatic Passport Reading at Arrivals in Australian Airports..

Arrivals SmartGate is an automated border processing technology which allows eligible travellers to self-process through passport control when they arrive in Australia. It provides a secure and efficient way to clear through passport control.

Arrivals SmartGate uses electronic information in ePassports and … Read the rest