How many length of stay do I need to put in my arrival card in Australia? [closed]

so I'll be going to Australia by next month to study. A few months ago I got my Australian Student visa granted until 2023 which is 4 years

However I just see the sample of arrival card it says your intended length to stay in Australia

I plan to going back to my country when I finish my Foundation studies there estimately 1 year and coming back to Australia again to continue for the next course

However I'm confused as wether to write 1 year or 4 years in my arrival card ?

Best Answer

In this case, you are going back in around one year. So, your intended length of stay is one year.

The arrival card is for a regular tourist, but people coming in on student visas may or may not need to fill it. If you are unsure, you can leave it blank and fill up if they ask.

In my personal experience, coming to Singapore, for work, I had to fill in the regular arrival card. Since I don't have a planned return date, I didn't fill that and it was perfectly Ok.

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How long can an Australian citizen stay abroad for?

12 months as a permanent resident. absences from Australia of no more than 12 months. absences from Australia of no more than three months in the 12 months before applying.

When can you fill Incoming Passenger Card Australia?

All passengers arriving by air into Australia should complete the DPD. You can start a DPD seven days before your flight, but you must submit it before you depart for Australia. Passengers who do not complete a DPD before departing may face unnecessary delays on arrival in Australia.

Can I stay in Australia longer than 12 months?

Visitors hoping for an extended stay in Australia (longer than 6 months), who are travelling for the purpose of tourism, are able to apply for a visa that will allow for a stay of up to 12 month with a Australian holiday visa.

How to complete DPD (Digital Passenger Declaration) Australia

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