yeah same thing happened in my own case. I was able to bring in egusi and ogbonno because they were well dried, ground and put in a transparent cellophane bag and well labelled. I even included the scientific names for both of them and the official at the Australian immigration centre was thoroughly impressed . However not every bag was checked as some people passed without opening their bags. Also make sure you answer any questions asked (while filling out the declaration form on the plane as well as when checked after landing) as truthfully as possible. Safe journey y"all

P.S- Is anyone heading to Sydney?

@preacher, which day u land? No be you i see for TV during that Rafael Nadal match?

prechear:


Lol. As if u knw. D hunting has started. Currently crafting a cover letter and CV tht suits OZ style like they say. Hope I land one soon. Naija no dey carry last sister!

tonybunor:
A state general hospital will give you a referral note to take to the federal ministry of health office close to you, that's where they will give you your yellow card... You don't have to take the vassine if well explained to the nurse in charge... A guy at the airport brought proof that he had done used the vassine recently he was asked to get the yellow card and he missed his flight that day...

I don't get. He brought proof, but they still insisted he take it?

UBKtech:


There is no issue whatsoever with carrying foodstuffs, provided they are dried and well labelled. Plus you must declare them at the point of entry or the will fine you and discard them if discovered.


I know this from experience, I carried food stuff and most friends that arrived after me all brought in foodstuff.

chookudi:
yeah same thing happened in my own case. I was able to bring in egusi and ogbonno because they were well dried, ground and put in a transparent cellophane bag and well labelled. I even included the scientific names for both of them and the official at the Australian immigration centre was thoroughly impressed . However not every bag was checked as some people passed without opening their bags. Also make sure you answer any questions asked (while filling out the declaration form on the plane as well as when checked after landing) as truthfully as possible. Safe journey y"all

P.S- Is anyone heading to Sydney?

What about Nigerian immigration/customs here? Cos I heard they can be jerks when it comes to carrying food.

I will just buy pre-packaged p.soup spice from the store, that already comes with labelling and ingredient list.

kakazee:
You will get all that here. Almost all naija food is here if you know where to shop.

Hmmm...in Townsville? I hope it won't be like looking for a pizza joint in Shaki, Oyo state lol

There was no problem at all with Nigerian officials concerning foodstuffs. The only "problem" you may encounter is having to "settle" them before boarding especially if your passport is a "virgin passport". If you stand your ground (though in a polite and firm manner) they have no choice but to let you go. If however you are over excited and happy, well you can decide to give them small kola

bossladyMo:




What about Nigerian immigration/customs here? Cos I heard they can be jerks when it comes to carrying food.

I will just buy pre-packaged p.soup spice from the store, that already comes with labelling and ingredient list.

bossladyMo:


Hmmm...in Townsville? I hope it won't be like looking for a pizza joint in Shaki, Oyo state lol

Boss lady African food scarce for Townsville o, you can go to morroka in Brisbane sha

chookudi:
@preacher, which day u land? No be you i see for TV during that Rafael Nadal match?

Lol. For where!. I only wish say na me. Well, Egbere papa 1, Timaya dey perform for melbourne today. Na tht one I fit afford for now. Lol

chookudi:
There was no problem at all with Nigerian officials concerning foodstuffs. The only "problem" you may encounter is having to "settle" them before boarding especially if your passport is a "virgin passport". If you stand your ground (though in a polite and firm manner) they have no choice but to let you go. If however you are over excited and happy, well you can decide to give them small kola

I read the story of one mum and daughter that were told to go get one certificate of food sumtin sumtin like that....25k...they jejely dropped the foodstuffs hehehe

LOL..well i dont know the specifics of their case but if na me, me sef go jejerly drop am for them

bossladyMo:


I read the story of one mum and daughter that were told to go get one certificate of food sumtin sumtin like that....25k...they jejely dropped the foodstuffs hehehe

prechear:


Lol. For where!. I only wish say na me. Well, Egbere papa 1, Timaya dey perform for melbourne today. Na tht one I fit afford for now. Lol

So Naija artists dey enter there...hmmm...

It's HillSong Conference 2015 I am looking forward to attending. I remember watching the last one, and saying to myself "I will be there next year!"..........but Qld to Sydney far small sha...ordinary Brisbane to Townsville na 1hr55m.

chookudi:
LOL..well i dont know the specifics of their case but if na me, me sef go jejerly drop am for them

That's after they offered to bribe them like 1k...maybe the 1k no reach dem.

bossladyMo:


So Naija artists dey enter there...hmmm...

It's HillSong Conference 2015 I am looking forward to attending. I remember watching the last one, and saying to myself "I will be there next year!"..........but Qld to Sydney far small sha...ordinary Brisbane to Townsville na 1hr55m.

pls wats d date n venue... i just pray its arnd June.

bossladyMo:


I read the story of one mum and daughter that were told to go get one certificate of food sumtin sumtin like that....25k...they jejely dropped the foodstuffs hehehe

@boss lady, all na wash. They will ask you to bring the international food certificate, there is nothing like that. It is only meant to scare you into settling, just stand your ground and tell them you have been sending/taking foodstuffs abroad without that since the time of Adam. They told me exactly the same thing when I was leaving, just make sure you get to the airport early enough to argue with them. Otherwise, they will use time against you by way of delay tactics.

Yeah naija artistes and actors come here..basketmouth was here last quarter of the year..ramsey nouah was here earlier than that. Trust naija people to always turn up no matter the cost

bossladyMo:


So Naija artists dey enter there...hmmm...

It's HillSong Conference 2015 I am looking forward to attending. I remember watching the last one, and saying to myself "I will be there next year!"..........but Qld to Sydney far small sha...ordinary Brisbane to Townsville na 1hr55m.

hello good morning every1...pls i need info on hw som1 can apply for a work or visit visa 2 australia frm naija...do dey av any embassy or high commission in lagos...tnx in advance...

chookudi:
Yeah naija artistes and actors come here..basketmouth was here last quarter of the year..ramsey nouah was here earlier than that. Trust naija people to always turn up no matter the cost

hello good morning every1...pls i need info on
hw som1 can apply for a work or visit visa 2
australia frm naija...do dey av any embassy or
high commission in lagos...tnx in advance...

Harmony222:

pls wats d date n venue... i just pray its arnd June.

It was around late Oct early Nov last year..

UBKtech:

@boss lady, all na wash. They will ask you to bring the international food certificate, there is nothing like that. It is only meant to scare you into settling, just stand your ground and tell them you have been sending/taking foodstuffs abroad without that since the time of Adam. They told me exactly the same thing when I was leaving, just make sure you get to the airport early enough to argue with them. Otherwise, they will use time against you by way of delay tactics.

Exactly! That is the name of the document they were asked to bring. Na real washh!

Good day beautiful people, anyone in perth? I will be arriving on the 22nd of February. I've been given admission to study chemical Engineering at curtin university. Pls how is the place like?

bossladyMo:


It was around late Oct early Nov last year..

kk signing in. thanks

larryjayz:
Good day beautiful people, anyone in perth? I will be arriving on the 22nd of February. I've been given admission to study chemical Engineering at curtin university. Pls how is the place like?

I am...It is beautiful in Perth! It's very clean and green and the people are nice. It still has a small town feel to it in some ways so you'd find that the shops still close at 5pm on the weekends and you might not find some of the big brand names you'd find over east. But regardless of that, it is a good place to start your Australian journey and I reckon you'd do just fine with your major.

Thanks a lot, are you also studying at curtin?

TotsAdorb:


I am...It is beautiful in Perth! It's very clean and green and the people are nice. It still has a small town feel to it in some ways so you'd find that the shops still close at 5pm on the weekends and you might not find some of the big brand names you'd find over east. But regardless of that, it is a good place to start your Australian journey and I reckon you'd do just fine with your major.

like Boss Surveyor said, moorooka has african spice and foodstuffs like garri and the rest... heard that from my Sierra Leone friend... when I go there I will let you guys know whats there and whats not there...

Finally in Adelaide. Australia is really a lovely place to be. They are well organized.

chookudi:
yeah same thing happened in my own case. I was able to bring in egusi and ogbonno because they were well dried, ground and put in a transparent cellophane bag and well labelled. I even included the scientific names for both of them and the official at the Australian immigration centre was thoroughly impressed . However not every bag was checked as some people passed without opening their bags. Also make sure you answer any questions asked (while filling out the declaration form on the plane as well as when checked after landing) as truthfully as possible. Safe journey y"all

P.S- Is anyone heading to Sydney?

Hello chookudi, thanks for the great info, I'm heading to Sydney...

Hello house, pls am about to apply for tafe advanced diploma in geoscience, and i jus wanted to know if it was necessary to inform them during d application process that i already posses a degree in geology.....or i should jus apply with my o'levels only?

tonibox:
Finally in Adelaide. Australia is really a lovely place to be. They are well organized.

hw much did u purhase the Ticket?

larryjayz:
Thanks a lot, are you also studying at curtin?

No I am not...

Hello please has anyone deferred in university of canberra,before?please you have how many weeks did it take them to adjust your resumption date.everything in australia is just too slow.I don't know if I should call them

ugonology:
Hello house, pls am about to apply for tafe advanced diploma in geoscience, and i jus wanted to know if it was necessary to inform them during d application process that i already posses a degree in geology.....or i should jus apply with my o'levels only?

very much Sire, twil be an added adv to u on the receiving end. send certified photocopies of ur result n transcript along wt your app..
btw, whc tafe u applyin to

prechear:


I didn't carry because peeps here told me nt to and I will advise u nt to carry because it may delay u at customs. U will be asked to declare wat u came wit and food items are on red alert as carriers for diseases they cud introduce to d population. I ws told tht food here re nt so expensive even african food.

Even if u carry, e no go finish? Abi na 40 feet container u wan carry lol