Apply for an Australian Bank Account

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Introduction
You can apply for an Australian bank account through this application form if you: Are due to enter Australia to migrate, work, study or take a working holiday. Plan to arrive in Australia within the next 12 months. You have been in Australia for less than 6 weeks. If you've been in Australia longer than six weeks, please use the regular application process. Before applying: You should read the Privacy Information, Terms and Conditions, Interest Rates and Fees and Charges for your choice of account. To apply you will need: About 10 spare minutes Your passport number and passport expiry date Your e-mail address To know your planned arrival date and city Have a pen and paper to hand to write down your reference number at the end of the application form All fields are mandatory except where indicated
Account selection and assessment
How did you find out about NAB:
Please specify:
Promotional code: (optional)
What's your reason for moving to Australia
Other reason to move (optional)
Is your move to Australia permanent?	Yes No
How long do you intend to stay in Australia
What visa type are you intending to use on your entry to Australia?
Other visa type: (optional)
Estimated annual income in Australia	AUD
Account selection
Your details
Title:
Given Name/First name (as per your passport):
Middle name or initial: (optional)
Surname/Last name:
Date of birth:	Day Month Year (You must be over 16 years old to apply online)
Gender:
Marital status: (optional)
Current employer
Occupation
Current Passport Number:
Passport expiry date:	Day Month Year
Passport Country Of Issue:
Is this a joint application?	Yes No
(Debit transactions (withdrawals) can only be made on joint accounts once both parties have arrived in Australia and fulfilled the identification requirements. If both parties are arriving in Australia at different times individual sole accounts may be more suitable).
Please complete the details for the joint account holder.
Title:
Given Name/First name (as per your passport):
Middle name or initial: (optional)
Surname/Last name:
Date of birth:	Day Month Year (You must be over 16 years old to apply online)
Gender:
Marital status: (optional)
Current employer
Occupation
Current Passport Number:
Passport expiry date:	Day Month Year
Passport Country Of Issue:
Your address before arriving in Australia
Street address:
Street address (continued):
City/Suburb:
County/State:
Post code:
Is this your preferred postal address?	Yes No
Preferred postal address (if different to above)
Street address:
Street address (continued):
City/Suburb:
County/State:
Post code:
Your current contact details
Preferred telephone number:	(please include country code if applicable)
Your email address:
Details when arriving in Australia
Anticipated arrival date	Day Month Year
Arrival destination
Please specify: (optional)	(nearest major city or town)
Preferred telephone number: (if known, please include area code)
Assets held
This information will be used to help us select the most appropriate type banker to meet your needs.
Estimated funds to be transferred to Australia
Value of other assets NOT being transferred to Australia
What additional information would you like when you meet with your banker (optional)	Credit Cards Investments Mortgages Personal Insurance Wealth Management Estate Planning Business Banking
Terms and conditions
I/we certify that all of the information provided is true and complete. I/we confirm that I/we have read and understood the Important Privacy Information, Terms and Conditions, Interest Rates, Fees and Charges and wish to proceed with the application.	I agree
Marketing
Please click in this box to remove the tick if you do not wish to receive information from our preferred partners specialising in migration and expatriation to Australia (optional)
Do we have your permission to send information about offers and other opportunities to your email address?	Yes No
The consent you are giving will not change any specific product or service consent that you have given or will give in the future (for example, for a loyalty program or online direct marketing).
Important information and identification requirements
You will not be allowed to perform any debit transactions on the account until all parties to the account have met with their Australian banker and completed the formal identification requirements as required by Australian anti money laundering regulations. Upon arrival in Australia your Australian Migrant Banker will review your requirements with you to ensure the most appropriate account is held. Please ensure you print a copy of your application for your records

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