Key Migration and Visa Services is happy to inform that the Australian Government has entered final phase of resuming international travel.

From 1 December 2021, fully vaccinated eligible visa holders can now travel to Australia without needing to apply for a travel exemption. Eligible visa holders are people who hold the following visas outlined below:

• Subclass 200 - Refugee visa
• Subclass 201 – In country Special Humanitarian visa
• Subclass 202 - Global Special Humanitarian visa
• Subclass 203 - Emergency Rescue visa
• Subclass 204 - Woman at Risk visa
• Subclass 300 - Prospective Marriage visa
• Subclass 400 - Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa
• Subclass 403 - Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (other streams, including Australian Agriculture Visa Stream)
• Subclass 407 - Training visa
• Subclass 408 - Temporary Activity visa
• Subclass 417 - Working Holiday visa
• Subclass 449 - Humanitarian Stay (Temporary) visa
• Subclass 457 - Temporary Work (Skilled) visa
• Subclass 461 - New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship visa
• Subclass 462 - Work and Holiday visa
• Subclass 476 - Skilled - Recognised Graduate visa
• Subclass 482 - Temporary Skill Shortage visa
• Subclass 485 - Temporary Graduate visa
• Subclass 489 - Skilled - Regional (Provisional) visa
• Subclass 491 - Skilled Work Regional (Provisional visa)
• Subclass 494 - Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa
• Subclass 500 - Student visa
• Subclass 580 - Student Guardian visa (closed to new applicants)
• Subclass 590 - Student Guardian visa
• Subclass 785 - Temporary Protection visa
• Subclass 790 - Safe Haven Enterprise visa
• Subclass 870 - Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa
• Subclass 988 - Maritime Crew visa

This is in addition to fully vaccinated Australian citizens, permanent residents and exemptions outlined on Travel restrictions and exemptions.

Do I need a travel exemption to come to Australia?

If you are fully vaccinated and a substantive visa holder of a visa listed above, an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or are deemed to be exempt, you do not require a travel exemption to travel to and from Australia. 

Bridging visa holders, individuals holding a substantive visa not listed above, and individuals not in an exempt category, will still be required to apply for a travel exemption to travel to and from Australia.

How do I apply for a travel exemption?

You will need to apply for a travel exemption at least 2 weeks, but not more than 2 months prior to your expected travel. To support your application, you will need to provide information and supporting documents based on your individual circumstances to evidence claims in your request. Key Migration can assist you with this process.

What does Australia consider to be fully vaccinated?

Australia considers the following TGA approved or recognised vaccines/dosages acceptable for the purposes of travel:

• Two doses at least 14 days apart of:
• AstraZeneca Vaxzevria
• AstraZeneca Covishield
• Pfizer/Biontech Comirnaty
• Moderna Spikevax
• Sinovac Coronavac
• Bharat Biotech Covaxin
• Sinopharm BBIBP-CorV (for 18-60 year olds).
• Or one dose of:
• Johnson & Johnson/ Janssen-Cilag COVID Vaccine.

Will I be required to Quarantine?

Travelers returning to Australia may only enter and travel between NSW, Victoria and the ACT without quarantining.
If you wish to travel on to another state or territory you may not be allowed to enter, or may be subject to a quarantine period.

Book a consultation today to discuss your options:

More than ever, Australian Immigration is a turbulent minefield with constant changes due the ongoing pandemic. It is important that visa applicants stay up to date with the ongoing changes as they may impact your existing or future visa options. 

At Key Migration we pride ourselves in offering immigration advice and assistance. We will work with you to produce a realistic strategy to ensure that you have the very best chance of achieving your goals (whether this is to remain in Australia temporarily or on a permanent basis). Our consultation involves pre-assessment, zoom meeting where we discuss your prospects of success and options available as well as a written advice. 

To book your consultation email: Sue@keymigrationvisa.com.au or call us on: 0430432395.

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