The B534 – Unaccompanied Personal Effects Statement is required to clear personal effects through Australian Border Force.

Please ensure your client completes the form and either:

• uploads it directly via the link below

Important Instructions:

• Electronic signatures are not accepted by the Australian Border Force.

• The form must be printed, completed, and signed exactly as per the passport signature.

• Separate B534 forms are required for each shipment type (sea freight and air freight).

• All sections must be completed accurately to avoid clearance delays.

A clear copy of the passport photo page must be submitted for all shipment owners.

Please note:

• The passport must be valid

• Ensure all details, including the photo, passport number, and expiry date, are visible.

• If more than one person is listed as an owner of the shipment, a copy of each owner’s passport must be provided.

If your client is shipping alcohol to Australia, a completed Alcohol Inventory Form must be submitted prior to arrival.

Please note:

• Electronic signatures are not accepted.

• The form must be printed, completed, signed, and scanned before submission.

If no alcohol is included in the shipment, this step may be skipped.

If your client is planning to ship a vehicle to Australia, both of the following steps are required before shipment:

1. Obtain Vehicle Import Approval (VIA)
Vehicle Import Approval must be granted prior to shipment departure. Failure to obtain approval in advance may result in delays, storage costs, or refusal of entry. Information about importing vehicles in Australia can be found here: https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/vehicles/imports/

2. Complete the Asbestos Declaration

Australia enforces strict asbestos import controls. All vehicles must be accompanied by a fully completed and signed Asbestos Declaration, confirming compliance with Australian regulations.

Please ensure:

• The declaration is fully completed and signed.
• All information provided is accurate and consistent with supporting documentation.
• The form is submitted prior to the shipment’s arrival in Australia.

Failure to complete both steps may result in clearance delays, mandatory inspection or testing, additional costs, or possible re-export.

Important: BMSB Seasonal Requirements (Australia)

During the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) risk season (1 September – 30 April inclusive), mandatory treatment measures apply to certain goods manufactured in or shipped from identified risk countries.

Failure to comply may result in:

• Delays in clearance

• Additional inspection and treatment costs

• Mandatory onshore treatment

• Re-export (particularly for break-bulk cargo)

Please ensure offshore treatment is arranged where required and that compliant treatment certificates are provided prior to shipment.

For further information regarding moving to Australia with unaccompanied personal effects click here.

Unaccompanied Personal Effects Statement B534 Form is available in:

• English (290KB PDF)
• Arabic (285KB PDF)
• Chinese (simplified) (327KB PDF)
• Chinese (traditional) (431KB PDF)
• French (228KB PDF)
• Greek (256KB PDF)
• Italian (210KB PDF)
• Japanese (revised) (363KB PDF)
• Spanish (213KB PDF)

Please find official instructions for completing the B534 Form here: