Umur Lebih dari 30 Tahun Mau ke Australia, Apa Bisa?

Main Points

The narrator shares his experience of moving to Australia to study after age 30. He was 33, and his wife was 35.

At the time, a working-holiday visa was not an option for them because it was limited to younger applicants. After unsuccessful attempts to find work from overseas, he decided to study for an MBA in Sydney on a student visa.

He emphasizes that this is his personal experience; visa rules, fees, and other people’s circumstances may differ.

Warnings and Advice

• Be cautious of social media claims that someone can guarantee you a job in Australia or ensure that your visa will be granted. The narrator warns that these claims may be scams intended to obtain money.
• He found it difficult to secure work before arriving because employers did not know him and would face costs and obligations when hiring someone from overseas.
• If you use an immigration or education agent, check that the agent is properly registered and has the relevant registration or membership number. The narrator used an agent because he lacked time and familiarity with the process, but says that agents cannot guarantee visa approval.
• Check current requirements and fees through official Australian immigration sources. The figures below reflect the period when the narrator applied.

Costs Described

The narrator uses an approximate exchange rate of A$1 = Rp10,000 and gives figures from late 2023 to early 2024. Amounts are approximate, and some figures in the auto-generated subtitles are unclear.

Before the Visa Was Granted

• Agent’s fees for the couple: about Rp5.5 million
• Student visa fees: about Rp7.2 million for the narrator and Rp5.3 million for his wife
• Health insurance: a major expense. Couple coverage cost much more than single coverage. The exact amount in the subtitles is unclear, but it appears to be around Rp70 million.
• IELTS test: about Rp3.5 million
• First tuition payment: about Rp97 million for the first trimester. The narrator says his school used a trimester system; a semester-based course could cost more.
• Medical checks: about Rp1.3 million per person, or Rp2.6 million for both
• Local travel for appointments and paperwork: about Rp2 million

The pre-departure total is unclear in the subtitles, but the narrator estimates the overall initial cost at about Rp231 million.

After Visa Approval

• Flights from Surabaya to Sydney for both: about Rp8 million, including luggage
• They also set aside money for their first month’s living costs, but the exact amount is unclear in the subtitles.

The narrator’s central lesson is that studying in Australia requires substantial funds. Offers claiming that someone can move there for a very small amount should be treated cautiously.

Speakers and Source

• Speaker: One unnamed male narrator, sharing his own experience and that of his wife. His wife is mentioned but does not speak in the subtitles.
• Video source: Indo-Thai Synergy channel