The Australian government has announced easing of the Australian border restrictions starting from 1 December 2021. From 1 December 2021, fully vaccinated travellers to Australia may enter Australia without needing to apply for a Travel Exemption.
In order to be eligible, you must hold an eligible visa and be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 with a vaccination course that is recognised by the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration. Currently, the accepted vaccination courses are:
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.
You must also hold an eligible visa for Australia in order to be eligible to enter Australia without a Travel Exemption. Eligible visas include:
Subclass 300 Prospective Marriage visa
Subclass 457 Temporary Work (Skilled) visa
Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage visa
Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Subclass 500 Student visa
Please find the full list of eligible visas here. Please note that details regarding eligible visas and vaccinations are subject to change.
If you do not have an eligible visa for Australia, Verde Lawyers may assist you in your visa application. Our experienced and friendly team will guide you through the entire process and help you achieve the beset outcome possible.
Contact us today at Verde Lawyers at info@verdelawyers.com or 02 9283 5290.
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