Douglas Olsen
If you're an international student in Australia and need a Centrelink Customer Reference Number (CRN), you've come to the right place. Obtaining a CRN as a foreigner can be a bit tricky, but it's definitely doable. The CRN is necessary for claiming payments or concessions, and you can get one by proving your identity with acceptable documents. You might also need a local address and, in some cases, a local driver's license. Let's dive into the details and explore the steps to get your CRN as an international student.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| CRN Number Requirement | Required for claiming Centrelink payments or services |
| How to Obtain a CRN Number | Prove your identity with acceptable documents, such as photo identity documents or a Digital ID |
| Online Process | Sign up for a myGov account, link Centrelink, and follow the steps for identity verification |
| Alternative Methods | Call to prove your identity over the phone or visit a service center for in-person verification |
| International Students | May need an address in the respective state/territory (e.g., QLD) and appropriate identification |
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What You'll Learn
Proving your identity
To get a CRN number, you must first prove your identity. This process varies depending on your location and the institution you are applying to.
If you are applying to be an international student in the UK, you will need to prove your identity as part of your visa application. This can be done through the 'UK Immigration: ID Check' app, where you will be asked to scan your identity document and submit a digital photo of yourself. You will also need to scan and upload documents that show your eligibility, such as your passport, birth certificate, or other forms of identification. Visa application centres will usually keep your passport while they process your application.
You will also need to provide your biometric information, including your fingerprints and photograph. This can be done through a smartphone app or at a visa application centre, which is typically free of charge but may cost up to £76.50 in some locations.
If you are applying for a Centrelink Customer Reference Number (CRN) in Australia, you will need to prove your identity through the myGov website. You can create a myGov account if you don't already have one and then follow the steps to verify your identity online. You may be asked to provide acceptable photo identity documents, such as your passport, birth certificate, or other approved forms of identification.
Alternatively, you can use your Digital ID to prove your identity without visiting a service centre, or you can call to verify your identity over the phone.
If you are a new student at Cardiff University, you will need to provide proof of your identity to receive your student ID card. You can upload your identity documents to confirm your Right to Study (RTS) on SIMS, or you can bring valid original identification with you when collecting your student ID card. If you are a UK student and do not have one of the accepted identity documents, you may be given a temporary student ID card if you can present two alternative forms of identification, one of which must show your address.
Regardless of your location and institution, it is important to review the specific requirements and accepted forms of identification to ensure you have the necessary documents to prove your identity.
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Getting a CRN online
To get a Centrelink Customer Reference Number (CRN) online, you must first create a myGov account. Once you have a myGov account, follow these steps:
- Sign in to myGov.
- Select "View and link services".
- Select "Link" on the Centrelink tile.
- If you do not have a CRN, select "No" for "Do you have or know your Centrelink Customer Reference Number?"
- Select "Get started" on either Digital ID or Centrelink identity verification.
- Review the list of accepted identity documents and select "Next".
- Read "Sharing personal details" and select "I understand and agree to the above terms", then select "Next".
- Enter the details from your acceptable identity documents and select "Verify".
- Once your identity has been verified, enter your Medicare card details and personal information, and select "Continue".
If you have a CRN, you can link Centrelink by signing into myGov, selecting "View and link services", selecting "Link" on the Centrelink tile, and entering your CRN and personal details.
Please note that you only need a CRN if you want to claim Centrelink payments or services. You can find your CRN on letters from Centrelink, your concession card, or in your Centrelink online account.
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Using myGov
To obtain your CRN number as an international student, you will first need to set up a myGov account. This can be done via the myGov website or by downloading the myGov app on your smartphone.
Once you have created your myGov account, you can then proceed to link Centrelink to your account. This will allow you to access Australian Government social security payments and services. To link Centrelink, sign in to your myGov account and follow these steps:
- Select 'View and link services'
- Select 'Link' on the Centrelink tile
- If you already have a CRN, select 'Yes' when asked if you have or know your Centrelink Customer Reference Number. If you do not have a CRN, select 'No'
- If you have a CRN, enter it along with your personal and payment details, and your interactions with Centrelink
- If you do not have a CRN, select 'Get started' on either Digital ID or Centrelink identity verification. You will need to review a list of accepted identity documents and enter the details from these documents to verify your identity.
After you have linked Centrelink to your myGov account, you can find your CRN on Centrelink letters, your concession card, or in your Centrelink online account.
If you are unable to get your CRN online, you can call Centrelink or visit a Centrelink office in person to verify your identity and obtain your CRN.
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Centrelink identity verification
To get a CRN number as an international student in Australia, you must first create a myGov account. Once you have a myGov account, you can link it to Centrelink and verify your identity.
To verify your identity with Centrelink, you will need to provide identity documents. You can do this by bringing acceptable photo identity documents to a service centre or uploading a document in your Centrelink online account or the Express Plus Centrelink mobile app.
First, sign in to your myGov account and select "View and link services". Then, select "Link" on the Centrelink tile. Next, select "No" for "Do you have or know your Centrelink Customer Reference Number (CRN)?" and select "Get started" on either Digital ID or Centrelink identity verification. Review the list of accepted identity documents, then select "Next". Read through the information about how your personal details will be shared and used, and select "I understand and agree to the above terms". Then, select "Next" again.
Now, enter the details from your chosen identity document. You will be shown a sample of the document to help you enter the correct details. Once you have entered all the details, select "Verify". You will then be asked to answer some questions specific to you to ensure that your identity is correctly verified and matched to your myGov account.
Once your identity has been verified, you will be given your CRN number.
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Accepted identity documents
To get a CRN number, you must prove your identity with Centrelink. You will need a Medicare card and two acceptable identity documents.
- An ImmiCard issued by the Department of Home Affairs.
- A valid passport.
- A birth certificate.
- A driver's license.
- A national age card.
- A certificate of Indigenous status.
You can also use your Digital ID to prove your identity. If you are unable to get a CRN online, you can call Centrelink to verify your identity over the phone.
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Frequently asked questions
CRN stands for Centrelink Customer Reference Number. You need a CRN if you want to claim Centrelink payments or services.
You can get a CRN number by proving your identity with appropriate documentation. This could include bringing acceptable photo identity documents to a service centre or uploading a document in your Centrelink online account. If you are unable to get a CRN online, you can call to verify your identity over the phone.
To verify your identity online, you will first need to create a myGov account. Once you have created your account, sign in and select "Link Centrelink" from the "Link a service" menu. Select "No" when asked if you have or know your CRN, followed by “Next". Select "Get started" on either Digital ID or Centrelink identity verification.
You will need to provide acceptable identity documents, which may include a Medicare card, photo identification, or other official documents. If you are having difficulties obtaining the necessary documents, you can contact Centrelink for assistance.
