Australia Reopens Borders for International Students & Skilled Workers
Published Date: 23rd November 2021
There is relieving news for most people stuck offshore who were waiting on some heads-up from the Australian government.
The news of border opening is confirmed. Starting 1st December 2021, eligible visa holders who have received all vaccination doses will be eligible to travel without needing to apply for a travel exemption. The people eligible to travel are International Students, Skilled Workers, Humanitarian, Working holiday Maker and Provisional Family Visa Holders.
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Expected Date of Border Reopening: Late January/Early February 2022
This region plans on welcoming fully vaccinated domestic as well as international students once the state reaches 90% vaccination numbers (aged 12+). The main advantage that the travelers will have is they won’t have to quarantine for a specific period, according to the news.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Expected Date of Border Reopening: Late December 2021
This region, too, plans on welcoming fully vaccinated domestic as well as international students once the state reaches 90% vaccination numbers (aged 12+). The main advantage that the travelers will have is they won’t have to quarantine for a specific period, according to the news.
Before entering the country, travelers must:
- Successfully receive all doses of vaccination approved/recognized by Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration
- Vaccines that require two doses are:
- AstraZeneca Vaxzevria
- AstraZeneca Covishield
- Pfizer/Biontech Comirnaty
- Moderna Spikevax
- Sinovac Coronavac
- Bharat Biotech Covaxin
- Sinopharm BBIBP-CorV (for 18-60 year olds)
- Vaccine that requires one dose is: Johnson & Johnson/ Janssen-Cilag COVID Vaccine.
- A proof of vaccination status is compulsory
- The traveler must also show a negative COVID-19 PCR(Polymerase Chain Reaction) test taken within three days of departure.
Travelers holding a valid visa for one of the given subclass will be eligible to enter Australia from 1st December
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Subclass 200 |
Refugee Visa |
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Subclass 201 |
In-country Special Humanitarian Visa |
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Subclass 202 |
Global Special Humanitarian Visa |
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Subclass 203 |
Emergency Rescue Visa |
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Subclass 204 |
Woman at Risk Visa |
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Subclass 300 |
Prospective Marriage Visa |
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Subclass 400 |
Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) Visa |
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Subclass 403 |
Temporary Work (Int. Relations + Australian Agriculture stream) Visa |
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Subclass 407 |
Training Visa |
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Subclass 408 |
Temporary Activity Visa |
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Subclass 417 |
Working Holiday Visa |
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Subclass 449 |
Humanitarian Stay (Temporary Visa) |
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Subclass 457 |
Temporary Work (Skilled) Visa |
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Subclass 461 |
New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship Visa |
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Subclass 462 |
Work and Holiday Visa |
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Subclass 476 |
Skilled—Recognized Graduate Visa |
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Subclass 482 |
Temporary Skill Shortage Visa |
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Subclass 485 |
Temporary Graduate Visa |
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Subclass 489 |
Skilled—Regional (Provisional Visa) |
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Subclass 491 |
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa |
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Subclass 494 |
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa |
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Subclass 500 |
Student Visa |
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Subclass 580 |
Student Guardian Visa (closed to new applicants) |
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Subclass 590 |
Student Guardian Visa |
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Subclass 785 |
Temporary Protection Visa |
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Subclass 790 |
Safe Haven Enterprise Visa |
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Subclass 870 |
Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa |
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Subclass 988 |
Maritime Crew Visa |
Note: Australia’s borders are currently closed to temporary visa holders, including international students and entry to Australia remains strictly controlled. Travel to Australia is only available for people who are exempted (e.g. Australian citizens, permanent residents and their immediate family members) or have been granted an individual exemption.
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