Before Open
You’re at least 14 years or older
Will arrive in Australia in the next 3 months or;
Have arrived in Australia in the past 3 months
You are a tertiary student at an education institution located in Australia or are undertaking Australian Apprenticeship
Steps
Access to Commonwealth Smart Access account
Complete the online form: Provide your details, including your name on identity documents, your current address, email and phone number.
Visit a branch: Call into your chosen branch to identify and order your debit Mastercard. Need your passport, student ID and confirm the countries where you are a tax resident.
Access your money: Download the CommBank app or log on to NetBank to manage your money. You can withdraw cash from any CommBank ATM.
Get Tax File Number (TFN)
Your Circumstance
How you apply for a TFN will depend on your circumstances.
→ Choose “Foreign passport holders, permanent migrants and temporary visitors”, if you are holding a student visa.
Before Apply
You only can apply for TFN, if you meet these conditions:
You are a foreign passport holder, permanent migrant or temporary visitor
You are already in Australia
Your visa is one of the following:
a permanent resident visa
a visa with work rights
an overseas student visa
a visa allowing you to stay in Australian indefinitely
Steps
Fill out your travel documentation details.
Give your personal details including your name, birth date, gender.
Give your details of existing TFN, ABN or CRN information (tick “No” if you never applied for any TFN, ABN and CRN).
Give your address details in Australia or; home address if you are still not in Australia.
Give your contact details in Australia.