The year is approaching, there are many friends to travel between Australia and China, the whole process is really too complex, too tiresome, think about it is a headache!
Do you understand the complicated rules of entry and exit at various airports?
How to pack your luggage quickly and get through customs quickly, you know?
Have you figured out what the customs can bring, what you can't bring?
Do you remember what you want to check in and what you have to carry with you?
Even if you still don't know, it doesn't matter, the editor will come to help you today!
Hands on the history of the most airport entry and exit guide, teach you how to easily and chic return home!
Quick clearance Guid
All the check-in procedures have been completed. After boarding smoothly, you can read the magazine and sleep on the plane, fill in the entry application form and enjoy the rare leisure time.
When it's time to get off the plane, all kinds of to-do procedures will come again!
Take the Australian airport as an example, the editor will tell you today, how to avoid queuing, fast clearance!
First of all, we should know that at present, our country's passports are divided into the old version and the new version of the two types.
The passport issued on May 15, 2012, is the new passport.
Beneath the cover of the new passport is a fairly high-tech embedded electronic chip that stores the licensee's basic profile as well as facial portraits and fingerprint information.
So new passports are often referred to as "e-passports."
Passport numbers are different. The old version starts with G and the new version begins with E.
Friends with new passports, congratulations, when you enter the Australian airport, you can go through the self-help (Smartgate) passageway, this convenient way to pass the customs basically do not have to wait in line!
You can save a lot of time to enter the customs!
The process of using rules is as follows:
I, conditions of use
Hold a valid e-passport (passport with a special logo on the cover)
Over the age of 16
II. Methods of use
When checking in, please make sure that the name on your boarding pass is consistent with the name on your e-passport. Using the self-service customs system requires only two simple steps:
Step 1: self-service locker machine (SmartGate Kiosk)
Insert e-passport into self-help shutdown, confirm acceptance of privacy statement, use touch screen to answer questions.
If self-service clearance requirements are met, cabinet opportunity prints out a self-service clearance ticket (SmartGate Ticket). The second step requires the ticket to be used. Please remove the reservation.
If you do not comply with the self-service customs clearance requirements, you will be led to the self-service clearance help counter, by manual clearance (no need to line up at the end of the other manual counter).
Step 2: self-help close (Gate)
Inserts a small ticket obtained from the first step. Looking up at the front camera, you will take your profile picture and compare it to the photos on your e-passport.
If the self-service clearance is successful, the gate will open automatically. Please take back the ticket and keep it properly. Go through the gate and go to the luggage hall.
If the self-service clearance fails, you will be led to the self-service clearance help counter, which will be checked by the manual counter (no need to line up at the end of the other manual counter).
3. Matters for attention
(1) the self-service customs clearance system adopts face recognition technology, and the photos taken on the spot will be used to compare with your passport photos.
Your image should be consistent with your passport photo as much as possible: if your passport photo is not wearing glasses, please remove them. Wide-edged glasses may affect the system judgement, it is best to remove. If the passport photo does not smile, please be careful not to smile. Do not cover your head and face, remove sunglasses, hats, veils, scarves, or any other headgear that may affect facial features. Minor changes in the face, such as slight fatness or hairstyle (except for hair blocking), usually do not affect the judgment of the clearance system.
2. Please pay attention to the proper preservation of self-service customs clearance tickets. This ticket is a proof of your entry through the self-service customs clearance. After picking up your luggage, you will also need to hand over the ticket and the completed entry card (Incoming Passenger Card) to the immigration officer.
(C) the passport of a person using the self-service customs clearance system will not and does not need to be stamped with an immigration clearance seal. If you need a seal, please ask the on-site duty officer for help after passing through the gate.
(4) after self-service customs clearance, you still need to accept customs, animal and plant quarantine inspection like other personnel. Your visa will not be affected by the use of a self-service customs clearance system.
Friends who do not have a new version of their e-passports can only go through the manual passageway.
Artificial channels are divided into two types of citizens and foreign citizens, do not mistake the queue, or else we have to start from the beginning of the queue.
When it comes to you, hand over your passport and entry card to your customs staff. Immigration officials usually ask simple questions, such as "purpose of coming to Australia", "how long do you plan to stay" and so on. Please answer it truthfully.
After they check and stamp your passport, you will be able to enter the country smoothly.
Customs prohibited articles
After entering the country, you will have to accept the inspection of your personal belongings by the Australian Customs and Excise Department to help you draw a key point. The following items should not be brought with you!
If found by the customs, the fine or repatriation is light, the maximum penalty is 10 years imprisonment!
traditional Chinese medicine
After traditional Chinese herbs, medicines, supplements and herbal teas have been declared,
Usually can be brought into Australia,
Including tangerine skin, chrysanthemum, bark, ganoderma lucidum and Codonopsis pilossus.
There are, however, many herbs and traditional medicines that cannot be brought into Australia.
All in all, no matter what kind of traditional Chinese medicine you're carrying,
Must not have the fluke psychology, must declare!
Forbidden traditional Chinese medicine
Antlers, deer antler essence, deer whip, and glue. However, if it is marked with New Zealand products from New Zealand deer products, then it is allowed to enter;
Bird's nest, Cordyceps sinensis, Ganoderma lucidum;
Toad grease / ointment, dried earthworms, dried animal bodies of any kind, purple river cart, lizard dry, duck intestines, duck stomach, hoofs, turtle and ox tail.
Western medicine
Like traditional Chinese medicine, Western medicine also has very strict regulations.
Cold medicine can not take (can take a box, then declare), anti-inflammatory drugs can take a box or two.
In addition, aspirin, paracetamol or over-the-counter drugs in Australia,
In general, there is no need to declare.
It is important to note, however, that the amount should not exceed the three-month amount used by the average person.
If it's prescription drugs, such as hormones and antibiotics, you have to prepare prescriptions and doctor's letters to prove that you do need them.
Injection drugs, is the need to apply for permission to enter Australia online in advance.
Ban on western medicine
Psychotics & narcotic drugs. Analgesic cough, sedative sleeping, antipsychotic drugs, including syrup, sleeping pills and painkillers and antidepressants should be paid special attention! Anesthetic drugs such as vinegar toporphine, acetylalfa-methyl-fentanyl, vinegar methadol, etc.
An easy-to-make drug containing ephedrine or morphine. Compound glycyrrhizin tablets, white plus black, cough water, glycyrrhizin tablets, Kangtek, Tylenol and so on are drugs containing ephedrine.
Pharmaceutical Tips
1. If you are not comfortable with the drugs you are carrying or are afraid to say clearly at the time of inspection, you can prepare the English version of the drug instructions in advance, so that when you reach the Customs border inspection, you can bring out the English instructions. More directly let customs know the use and description of drugs, reduce misunderstanding.
Do not bring drugs to others, as Australian Customs rules only allow you to bring drugs to yourself.
3, "forbidden drugs" is 200% can not bring, found on the huge fines and even repatriate, do not have luck!
4. If you don't know if you need to declare your medicine, you'd better not bring it with you; or find a replacement.
Other prohibited articles
An Australian dollar or foreign currency equivalent equal to or exceeding 10,000 yuan.
Items obtained overseas, or tax-free items purchased in Australia, including gifts, with a total value of more than $900
more than 2250 ml of wine, or 25 cigarettes, or 25 g of tobacco product
Goods and samples for business / business purposes
Cord of animal or plant material for craftsmanship and hobbies
Used sports and camping equipment, such as tents, bicycles, golf and fishing equipment
Footwear / hiking boots tainted by dirt, feces, or plant materials
Items included in the heritage, such as works of art, stamps, coins, archaeological objects, minerals, and specimens
Airport Tips
Every trip, the most difficult luggage packed, we can be chic to say go away!
Reach for a taxi, drop, the airport will be here!
Check-in at the airport, the most important step is check-in baggage!
Baggage check-in Guid
1. In addition to identity papers, passports, portable battery, boarding passes, long-distance aircraft for personal effects and valuables, everything else is recommended for shipment.
2, check the airline baggage limit in advance, if the maximum limit is exceeded, try to buy the baggage quota ahead of time on the airline's official website, otherwise you will be charged an excess fee.
3, different airlines and positions will have different baggage regulations, it is better to make sure before packing, check in accordance with the baggage weight limit and the number of pieces after reaching the airport, avoid unnecessary trouble.
4. Suitcase, bag, handbag, etc. Luggage should be locked, the luggage should indicate the passenger's name, detailed address and telephone number.
Provisions on baggage quota by common airlines
China Southern Airlines
China international aviation
China Eastern Airlines
Qantas
After the baggage check-in, you can visit the airport around shopping, but be sure to pay attention to the check-in time, oh, most boarding gates will be closed 15-20 minutes before the departure of the plane, and the airport will have a heavy traffic during the Spring Festival. To set aside enough security check time for yourself, don't wait for you to go to the plane late.
Tax rebate Guid
Every time when returning home, a large bag of Australian specialty is essential!
Everything from makeup and skin care to health care products, all want to take two pieces home to send people!
After crazy buy, you need to learn how to tax rebate, otherwise it is really a big loss!
What conditions can be met to refund?
1. The purchase date must be 60 days before departure, subject to the tax invoice issued by the merchant.
2. For one or more purchases at the same merchant, the corresponding valid invoice value (including GST/WET) accumulates A300 Australian dollars or more.
Note: the name and address of the buyer will be printed on the ticket above A $1000. I need to hold my passport and boarding pass for tax rebate. If there is any discrepancy in the data, no tax rebate will be granted.
May I check in the tax rebate items in advance?
TRS tax rebate requires all items hand-held, non-consignable, customs officers will handle the tax rebate on the spot check items, friends must not be lucky, especially if the amount of tax rebate is high, it is recommended to carry on to write a single case / luggage bag for inspection.
What is the tax rebate process?
1. Arrive in advance on the day of departure.
2. After security check, arrive at TRS counter, present to staff: my passport, boarding pass, relevant valid tax invoice original and commodity, or sealed invoice original.
Tip: it is recommended to reach the counter more than an hour in advance to apply for tax rebate, it is at the annual level, the tax rebate is definitely more than you think.
The rebate counter at Melbourne Airport is as follows:
How do I get the tax rebate?
There are three options available:
1. Credit card / debit card
2. Australian bank account
3. Checks (can be paid in different currencies)
Tip: tax refund will be completed within 60 working days, usually refund to credit card / debit card processing time is relatively short, within a short period of time not received payment is normal.
How do I get a quick tax rebate?
Another team in the tax rebate team, is provided to advance in the mobile phone processing, the use of mobile phone tax rebate App person, can avoid on-site check invoice time, more convenient and faster, fewer people.
APP looks like this:
But also can download to the Chinese version, according to the steps step by step, absolutely will not go wrong!
Luggage pack small class
Every long time away, the first step must be to pack luggage, as the saying goes, everything is difficult to start with!
The editor thinks organizing things is definitely the most complicated and difficult thing.
Not only to fold clothes, shoes, with a variety of local products, but also always afraid of missing this and that, every time packed tears fell down.
Recently, some netizens summed up the secret of packing luggage, on Weibo is a fire, learn this exclusive secret, you can change like the goddess Liu Tao to accept people, do not have to worry about a suitcase can no longer contain your mess!
After reading these practical information, do you think everything has become simple and clear?
Learn these practical information, the next travel talent is you!
