If you’re an international student coming to Australia, it’s crucial to have the right identification (ID) documents so that you can prove both who you are and how old you are. That way, you can make sure you’re able to enjoy every aspect of student life.

One of the most notable digital IDs is the Australian government’s myGovID app. It’s a secure and user-friendly way to prove your identity online when accessing a variety of government services. You will need your visa, passport and another form of ID to create a ‘standard strength’ digital identity.

Australia Post’s Digital iD™ also allows you to keep a valid photo ID on your phone. Keypass in Digital iD™ is acceptable proof of age for entering participating licensed venues and purchasing alcohol in Victoria, Tasmania, Queensland, South Australia, ACT, and the Northern Territory (excluding takeaway alcohol in NT).

While you’ll always need a valid driver’s licence to drive a vehicle in Australia, laws and regulations around driver ID differ from state to state. Some states allow you to drive with your foreign licence as long as it is current, others require you to apply for an international licence to carry with your foreign licence, and some ask that you apply for a local licence if you’ve been in the state for a certain amount of time.