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Services for Australians Overseas
What we can and cannot do
Assisting Australians overseas within limits.
Travel information for Australians
Get the latest travel advisories and other traveller hints from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Passports
On-line registration for Australians overseas
We encourage use of this online registration service by Australians planning to reside overseas for extended periods, and those travelling to locations where there are security risks. The information you provide is held in the strictest confidence, and is primarily used in the event of an emergency.
Living in Country
- Citizenship
- Taxation issues
- International driving permits
- Birth, marriage and death certificates
- Police clearances
- Marriage overseas
- Authentications and apostilles
Purchasing property in northern Cyprus
Purchasers of property in northern Cyprus may face legal proceedings in the courts of the Republic of Cyprus due to claims by Greek Cypriots that much of the land and buildings belonged to them before the Turkish invasion of 1974. Under laws which came into effect in 2006, the Republic of Cyprus made it a crime to buy, sell or rent property in Cyprus without the consent of its owner. An international court case determined in January 2010 made it possible for Greek Cypriot owners of property in northern Cyprus to enforce judgements against purchases within the European Union (EU). Australians contemplating the purchase of property should therefore ensure that they obtain independent legal advice before signing any kind of contract.
Australians crossing from the north to the south may have their baggage searched at checkpoints by Republic of Cyprus authorities searching for, amongst other things, documents relating to property purchases in the north which it deems illegal. If found, the originals of such documents may be seized and used as evidence in legal proceedings against the bearer or others involved in the transaction. There are also strict limits on the value of goods purchased in the north which may be brought back to the south.
Elections
Australian Federal Election
The Australian Electoral Commission is undertaking planning in preparation for the next Federal election which is expected to take place in either late 2010 or early 2011. Although details of the election are yet to be announced, it is important that all Australian citizens in Cyprus are aware of their eligibility to vote and the process to do so.
The Australian High Commission, Nicosia, will provide limited electoral services to support the election, including providing a polling booth for pre-poll votes, and distribution and collection of postal votes, for eligible Australian citizens in Cyprus at the time of the election. Details of the role of the Australian High Commission will be made available on this site once the election has been announced. Further information relating to voting overseas can be obtained from the AEC web site:
Overseas Electors.
How do I vote from overseas?
Voting Overseas (Frequently Asked Questions).
Former residents
A gateway to information about Australian benefits, payments and services.
Centrelink International Services
Provides information about Centrelink International Services, the area of Centrelink responsible for delivery of social welfare payments to customers who are outside of Australia for 13 weeks or more.
Returning to Australia
Handy information for Australians or residents returning from a holiday or moving back to Australia.
Taking cats and dogs to Australia.