Apply for a TFN in 5 minutes | Step by Step Guide

If you are going to work in Australia, you need to apply for #TFN (Tax File Number). In this video, we are going to give you a step by step guide on how to apply a TFN.
In the video, we are giving an example of an #internationalstudent who is coming to study in Australia and need a TFN. Did you know that you only get one TFN in your life?
To avoid any scams or losing this vital information, you have to make sure that you give this TFN only to authorised organisations like
- Banks
- ATO
- Superannuation funds
- Employers (after starting the job)
- Registered tax agent
Please note that the information used in the video is not real and only used for simulation purposes. This is neither a legal advice nor financial advice. Please check your circumstances before applying for a TFN.
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[@sushantamanandhar3398]

A huge thumbs up for you and your videos. Very informative as always. Keep posting and spreading knowledge.

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Thanks a lot my friend, really appreciate your comment :)

[@AussieMoneyMan]

Great stuff man, you'll help a lot of people with this.

[@taylahapap9618]

Well hi again

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Thanks a lot man. Glad you liked the video

[@axrealestate3584]

Thank you. I was about to apply for TFN on different site. they were charging $99 to apply TFN. But this one did not charge anything.

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[@studentlife3854]

Same problem

[@user-ug5ov4bl6w]

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[@AhmadRaza-yp2bp]

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[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

You're welcome. Thank you for your lovely feedback. 🧡🧡

[@daisywarrington3403]

thank you so much it really helps just got mine

[@dynamitememe5024]

I have a student visa for Australia, and I was wondering if anyone has any experience with applying for a TFN before arriving in the country? Any tips or advice would be great, thanks!

[@ritikabhatt2045]

hey same do you have any idea about this now? i got my visa recently

[@superstep1270]

Very good brother thanks 🙏 i have finished the process and got my ABN by the Help of your video. As well save my $130. Thank you so much . God bless you.

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

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[@beantkaur3577]

Thanks a lot legend🙏🏻 its really helpful for me

[@shimsoyoun]

Thank you ! That's really helpful

[@NinhGhoster]

At 0:54, foreigners who are holding visas for over 6 months can choose "Australian residents" for the lower tax charge

[@himajames3995]

Thank you, very informative

[@user-kf6zq2ou2w]

Thank you so much for your video 🙏❤️

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Welcome my friend

[@charan2sanjh216]

Thanks for the information ☺️

[@Sahil-pq6bp]

I applied for my tfn no. About 1 month ago but I didn't got it till now . What to do ?

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Contact ATO on Monday morning.

[@Sahil-pq6bp]

@@overseasstudentsaustralia how to contact them?

[@kkgill1806]

Brilliant man.... Very useful . Thanks man for it. 👍 I have an question . TRF is a any card or just only number .

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

It will be a number

[@kkgill1806]

@@overseasstudentsaustralia oh thanks . So will be use only TFN number everywhere ??

[@mehmetakifalakurt249]

Thank you for the detailed video. I will be arriving soon and I will apply on both ABN and TFN simultaneously. Which number am I obliged to apply firstly, ABN or TFN?

[@RishikaInAustralia]

You need to apply for TFN first

[@juanrenatojimenezpasache5910]

very informative and concise, well done bro

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Great to hear that Juan

[@muteb6061]

Do you need a TFN to work as UberEats? If no, is it possible to get an ABN without TFN? Thx bro

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

You need ABN to work with Ubereats. You can apply for ABN without TFN but you might have to provide some id later to prove your identity

[@marygelliebaguio2117]

Hi im a student visa holders. I forgot my TFN number. Where could i find it?

[@rewasuryavanshi8802]

Thanks for help😊

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

You are welcome

[@hirdemalhi6644]

after submitting application do we get any confirmation mail?

[@madangopal9267]

My family name is blank in my passport and full name is in Given name..but for TFN it is mandatory to family name ...what should I do?

[@chapbarak4447]

Same prblm with me

[@mdraheem6625]

​@@chapbarak4447have you resolved this problem bro I'm going through same please let me know

[@SyCoZz]

I am on visitor visa , can i open online account in UP bank? It not give any problem to me in future?

[@anywaytechreview]

can tourist visa holder have back account? something new to me

[@getpurifiedwithaiswarya6714]

Please reply to this comment I had applied the TFN in wrong address, so when we enquired about the address they said they send it back , what to do in this case and also when we enquired in help line number they are asking application ID , where can I find this ID Please reply ASAP.

[@monstergaming7983]

Sir when i go to apply the tfn online , After filling the address a error comes ( tfn application or enquiry currently unavailable ) Meh 3-4 din se try kar raha hu but same error show kar raha hai so please give me solution

[@kazikaarimanazat6979]

It has been almost 2 months I applied for TFN and I haven't received it. I even tried calling the ATO but for some reason the call is not getting in. What should I do?

[@nitinbhalla3814]

If we get australia student visa so can we apply tfn from india before coming to australia or we can only apply after entering in australia?

[@bhupendersaini7535]

Same question what should I do

[@ammargondal9341]

i am your youtube follower. i have some query. will you please help me out? i am new in austerlia. unfortunately i mentioned the wrong address in my application for TFN. now how to get my TFN? as the mentioned address was of a wreck house and there is no postal box. will they send my TFN to POST office after not finding the correct address. n how i will get it

[@santhoshwilson2206]

Don’t we have to print out this and go to post office for identity verification

[@hirdaypannu5874]

Very informative video,I am able to apply my TFN easily after watching this videos.Thanks a lot.

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Awesome to hear that. Please do share the video with your network. Helps other people too. 🙏

[@mohammedsaif3687]

Hi brother can we apply TFN on visit visa or once after filing the student visa in Australia

[@manishgedar8667]

I’m going to apply tfn online nd I’ve fill all the information correct but it’s showing me your home affairs information not match what i can now …

[@jorgefff8946]

hello good video. I have a question. Tomorrow is my first job, can I give my employee my ATO recipt ID for the taxes? I requested it two weeks ago and the TFN has not arrived. Thanks!

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

It's ok, you can tell them about it. Shouldn't be a big deal. May be call ATO when you get a chance to ask when will it arrive?

[@NM-shorts171]

I have applied TFN as an Australian resident and right away I got an email which was application summary do you know what should I do with that ?

[@user-qs5sn8zk6j]

I have to apply for my husband we are on student visa so it is a same process

[@amanpreet2309]

Hi, Suppose i have a 190 permanent visa, then can i put yes on question, i have authorised centrelink to receive my TFN from the ATO ? Please confirn this doubt

[@karankatyal656]

Sir,how to see the status of the application of the tfn number and from where we can find tfn number online. Please help.

[@robyrocky5378]

After decleration getting any mail or conformation ?

[@spaghetti2480]

I didn't get anything from them, how did you check it is submitted or not?

[@shubhamchandel510]

hello thanks for this valuable video, can we change our mail address for tfn, because I have to change my home address in next four days?

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Yes, you can do it. Easiest way will be via mygov

[@dayankkumarasinghe]

THANK YOU!

[@mercyfa545]

Thanks for the video. My question is can i apply befor i land is Australia. My husband is there already and i will be joining soon and i will like to apply for TFN before i land.

[@rushabhsheth]

Your information is on point. Much appreciated:). Can we connect with you on other social sites?

[@tanya.09_]

I dnt have any social aacount you can txt here for any information

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Thanks a lot, Rushabh. Glad you liked the video. You can contact us on various social media. Check the description for more details. :)

[@rushabhsheth]

@@overseasstudentsaustralia Check the insta link it takes upto some other profile.

[@bharatgurjar3380]

Thank-you

[@jerrytsang3173]

Hi what if my current address is not stable? I need to move around and cant afford to stay at the same day for 10 days on a holiday working visa

[@digitalwardrobecreations6170]

Pls reply, do we need a TFN number to create a ABN, or can we start it without creating a TFN.

[@doma1686]

I applied the tfn for 4 weeks ago and i move to another place so i didnt receive my tfn what should i do? reapply?

[@SrabantyDeb]

If my sim card is with my sister's information, can i apply with this sim card?

[@HealthandDopamine]

Thanks bro

[@chiragtrehan4923]

Hello bro, i am applying for TFN and on the first page after filling my personal information it says details does not match with department of home affairs what should i do

[@dishachavda2663]

What if we change our address??

[@ertuidfhj6538]

Is it needed for international students for part time jobs

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Yes, either you need TFN if you are working as an employee or ABN if you work as a contractor

[@kartheek763]

Bro , If we differ to next semester will visa takes more time for approval, will it case more delay in visa.

[@shilpachoudhary9977]

If there is some mistake in tfn how can we solve it

[@gamingwithharsh5547]

Can we need to open a bank account before applying the tfn no and my classes will start in February and at this time i am in australia am i eligible

[@MandeepSingh-xl7zw]

I don't have any surname in my passport...I only have my first name ....what I need to put in family name column...??

[@karanmdn]

I can apply outside Australia but if I come to Australia on work visa then I can you that same TFN in Australia that I have applied outside Australia as well? Please advice

[@manpreetrandhawa3524]

What can I do plz tell me my address is unit 21 19 and when I apply tfn I filled 19 21 they don't pick up my call what can I do

[@brhythms_22]

After applying is TFN number provided online by ATO?

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Usually, you get TFN no right away and you get mail letter in 5 to 7 business days.

[@snoringdragon1980]

I don’t even have CRN, how can I apply?

[@pedrosanjurjo1460]

Hola chicos. Tengo un problema, hace ya mas de un mes que hice esto y todavía no recibo mi tax number. Trate de comunicarme con las oficinas pero no me atendieron, tuve que volver a hacer el reclamo. Ahora tengo este número de comprobante para el próximo tax number pero no sé en qué parte de la página va😂

[@carolmaniyangatt4]

What if the address is changed? Can we update it again?

[@mikohandumon2514]

I came to Australia, yesterday. I tried to apply for a tfn after I filled out the first process it says "Error Initial checks indicate you may not currently be in Australia" but I am here in Australia, already. How many days after I arrive in Australia can apply for TFN? Thank you!!!

[@tanyalloyd562]

Hey did it work for you eventually ? Did you try again?

[@nikitagaikwad5360]

Hey, thanks for the information however do we have to visit post office for any sort of interview? I applied twice for TFN and both time there was no luck in receiving TFN, in my application it’s mentioned as to visit post office for interview within 28 days, is process has been changed now?

[@kazikaarimanazat6979]

Have you received it?

[@phoebe4086]

It says it takes 28 days, I was advised to book my first accommodation for a week, apply for TFN day one, and it will come through in a week. We will be travelling all around until finally settling in Perth, so won’t be in one place for a month for a while. When should I apply?

[@ahmedshadab8600]

I’m also concerned about it, did you find any solution?

[@MohammedIrfan-bo5xo]

I don't have surname in my PASSPORT My full name is in GIVEN NAME as per PASSPORT... and TFN requires both surname and given name.... to proceed... What to write in the SURNAME? If I wrote my GIVEN NAME in the place SURNAME.... then what should i write in GIVEN NAME....? BOTH the Name blanks are mandatory any of these can't be left empty... please help me out of this

[@mdraheem6625]

Bro meku b same problem hai mujhe b sirf given name hai passport pe, kisa karna, ap kya karey ye problem ka

[@kiranj3412]

Is it possible to change your name on TFN? I’m a foreign passport holder and recently changed my last name on the passport.

[@usmanbaryar4586]

What i need to do, If i could not Get TFN within 28 days?

[@safayetahmadshahi108]

How many days after applying i have to get TFN....?

[@wangdidorji7523]

Can we track our TFN application online?

[@dudikushal7883]

What if I got pr and I'm in Australia, should I select Australia resident option?

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Yes, then you should choose that :)

[@dudikushal7883]

@@overseasstudentsaustralia Please post video of pr skill independent visa subclass 189(Australia) step by step(everything) applying online. Right from skill assessment to visa grant. It helps so many members including me.

[@kkgill1806]

Hello sir , I really need your help sir . Please. How can we contact to an embassy ?

[@TheAustralian-k8f]

Hi bro, my wife in australia, I am in India, she want to apply for TFN, She should enter my name in spouse Column or not ? We recent married and until now she don’t fill 1022 form.

[@tanya.09_]

A video on atmc Melbourne

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Hi Tanya, What would you like to know about ATMC?

[@akashchettri8327]

Thanks

[@mohamedrifkey1826]

Can I apply for tfn and Abn before I come to australia

[@Ash_ketchup]

can i apply this before coming to Australia

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

No, you can only apply once you are here in Australia

[@sahiljindal1311]

Sir maine tourist se student me krwaya h or main phle b yaha 1 bar ghum ke gaya tha to kya muje ever visited pe click krna h aur mere sath meri wife bhi hai to kya spouse pe b click karna hai ?

[@dirxnakash4079]

If in case we got the TFN as a student but fortunately we got a PR and theb should we apply for new TFN or can we use our old one??

[@seetips6944]

Hi please tell me if I got pr then again should get new number

[@yavuzguner69]

i dont have an australian number yet, can i provide them with my number that i used when i was in my home country?

[@yavuzguner69]

in the contact details

[@jaffreyfarhath5952]

A tourist can apply for TFN ??

[@Lin9022]

How many persen i get if i have 2 job?

[@rbpyourhealth4531]

I am married but my spouse is not here in Australia. Should i mention spouse while applying for TFN?

[@abubakarkhan8231]

HEY, same question now?

[@jimmyymmij1]

it has been more than 28 days i have not got my TFN what should i do ? please help

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Contact ATO asap

[@harshakarupasinghe3374]

Thank you

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

You are welcome 😊

[@mohamedshaban8850]

I'm selling on Amazon Australia but I'm not living in Australia. Do i need ABN and TFN or not?

[@jtorajeev]

Hi, I got my 189 PR Visa. Can I apply TFN from India online?

[@kuldeepkaur1459]

Hii bro.... I have a spouse visa...is i need to apply tfn my spouse also

[@ramandeepaulakh824]

I started applying but after i filled identification it does not move to 2 part

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Is this problem been happening for a while?

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Thanks for the feedback. No, it is not necessary to have booster for now for travel.

[@manikazra4967]

Is there any message regarding TFN

[@harmeetbhatia4179]

Hllo sir Sir I was trying to fill tfn but they again and again showing invalid details Bt all my details are correct What can I do now And they have also written that u are not present in Australia

[@mikohandumon2514]

ye same it says "errorInitial checks indicate you may not currently be in Australia"

[@adrianwan4997]

Hi, thank you for the video I applied 6 months ago and no response AT ALL. And because of school I totally forget about the TFN, I apply again do you think it works? I'm so lost what's going on as I get a jobs and need this number. Thank youuuuuu

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Hello, applied already for it but never got it? Bit weird. Did you change place? Call ATO and give them personal details to check if they have something on record. If not, apply again.

[@adrianwan4997]

@@overseasstudentsaustralia Thank you for the reply. I applied again yesterday! If i call them i have to wait for 45 minutes .....

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

@@adrianwan4997 Yes the wait is long but there is no alternative. You have to probably take that call.

[@rahulrao9812]

i haven't received any mail or text on my number after submitting my TFN.

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

It will come to your mailing address in few days.

[@sirinyapiyarat6789]

I would like to know that can we register this TFN before going to Aus? I am planning to go to study in Aus next year and then I will find the job and apartment to rent. How can I apply for this TFN? because I have not known the address in Aus yet and Aus telephone number as well?

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

You can only apply after arriving in Australia as you need Australian address to apply for it.

[@sirinyapiyarat6789]

@@overseasstudentsaustralia Thanks you very much. Please could you have any recommend about telephone number. Does it have sim card to sell in Brisbane airport? During airplane or during transition from any airport to Brisbane airport, how can I use internet because I need to end old sim card before flying to study in Aus for long time. Thanks!

[@SonamKamboz-rn3ub]

Sir, can I apply the tfn in april as my classes will start in july?? Pls reply🙏💫

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

You can apply TFN but can only start working after the start of your classes.

[@SonamKamboz-rn3ub]

@@overseasstudentsaustralia thnkuu sir❤️🤗

[@samuelsonmukhia]

hello, leave the link below so that everyone can follow that link.

[@amarsantwani3096]

Hey mate, thanks for this informative video. But I have made one mistake while creating my TFN. I have selected the option Mrs instead of Mr. by mistakenly😄 I would like you to guide me how can to resolve this issue. Your reply will be highly appreciated. Thanks!

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Thanks for the feedback mate. Please contact ATO by phone for making a change to it. Call them asap

[@amarsantwani3096]

@@overseasstudentsaustralia I have called them so many times but they have said go to the website and do it from there but I am unable to do this. kindly help!

[@abdulmoez7639]

Something similar happened to Me too did you recieve your TFN yet or what did you do to overcome the issue?

[@amarsantwani3096]

@@abdulmoez7639 just call ATO helpline they will guide you.

[@abdulmoez7639]

@@amarsantwani3096 I already talked to them about this they said they will call and confirm your identity again

[@sumansapkota4796]

Hey i need to change my address,how do i ??

[@mkgaming3113]

Can we apply for tfn before our study starts? Plz reply

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Yes, as long as you are in Australia.

[@aravindchefpediaa]

Hi sir I recently moved Adelaide I stay temporary accommodation now is it ok to give this address to my TFN . Can I change address in future ? Please reply thank you

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Yes, you can. Once you do your taxes, you can update your address.

[@aravindchefpediaa]

@@overseasstudentsaustralia thank you sir

[@joelfernandes2547]

I have lost my TFN....how do i get it.... I am an international student

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

You can find it via any notice of assesment if you lodged your tax return or my gov or payment summary from employer. Lastly, call ATO if you still can't find it. Hope that helps.

[@rojinatwayana287]

Sir, I got my passport number while filling tfn number so what can we be done for this problem..plz rply

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Did you mean that you gave wrong passport number? If that's the case, then you need to call ATO asap.

[@rojinatwayana287]

@@overseasstudentsaustralia yes one digit of my passport number is missing. I have called them but they are not responding my call

[@shahnasrisan1774]

Is it free or charge...

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

It is Free to get aTFN

[@shahnasrisan1774]

thanks bro...