• Entry to Australia requires a visa for all visitors, except for Australian and New Zealand citizens. Visas can be applied for using the Australian government site ImmiAccount.
• Types of visa include Electronic Travel Authority, an eVisitor visa, or a Visitor visa (subclass 600; business). Eligibility for these visas is determined by nationality.
• The Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) is the most convenient airport, and is around 9 km from the city centre and University.
• There is an airport train running between the airport and the city centre (around a 10 minute journey). To catch the train you will either need a local public transport card (Opal card), or a contactless credit card. The cost of the journey is around $18 AUD.
• Buses are also available from the airport, they cost in the range of $3 – $17, however take around 20 – 60 minutes to reach the city. The ticketing system for buses is the same as the train system, requiring an Opal card or contactless credit card.
• Taxis or rideshares can also be used to travel between the airport and the city/ university. In low traffic, this takes around 20 minutes and costs around $40 – $60 AUD.
• More information about travelling from the airport is available from Sydney Airport Transport Options.
