Editorial policy

Guides are written to answer what newcomers actually need: who it is for, what to do first, documents, time, cost, what can go wrong and where to confirm it.

Facts come from official government, regulator or institutional pages wherever they exist, and are linked inline. Prices are shown as indicative ranges with the date checked.

Time-sensitive pages (visa, work rules, fares, minimum wage, Student Octopus) are reviewed at least every term and whenever a rule change is announced.

Facts checked 2026-10-06