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This article aims to summarise who needs to obtain a travel exemption to travel to Australia and what are the exceptions. Facts on travel exemption to Australia The department of Home Affairs announced that from 15 December 2021, eligible visa holders can travel to and from Australia without needing to apply for a travel exemption. […]
This article aims to summarise who needs to obtain a travel exemption to travel to Australia and what are the exceptions.
The department of Home Affairs announced that from 15 December 2021, eligible visa holders can travel to and from Australia without needing to apply for a travel exemption. Prior to that date, Australia’s international border was largely closed, and persons arriving into Australia had to obtain special permission to enter the country.
If you are able to verifiably show that you are fully vaccinated with a vaccine recognized in Australia and you are automatically exempt from Australia’s travel restrictions, then you may be able to travel to Australia without seeking a travel exemption.
Here are some of the exemption categories. The list is not exhaustive:
From 15 December 2021, if a person is an eligible citizen of the following countries and is fully vaccinated, the person will be able to arrive from either of these countries to Australia without seeking a travel exemption to participating states or territories:
A person is considered to be fully vaccinated for travel to and from Australia if the person has completed a course of a vaccine approved or recognized by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). This includes mixed doses. At the time of writing, currently approved recognized vaccines and doses accepted for travel are:
(This list may change)
For a person to be considered fully vaccinated, at least 7 days must have passed since the final dose was administered for that person.
What are the exceptions for children and others?
Those with acceptable proof they cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons, and children under 12 can access the same travel arrangement as fully vaccinated travellers. In some states or territories, arrangements are also in place to allow unvaccinated or partially vaccinated children aged 12-17 years to travel with a fully vaccinated adult. You need to check the quarantine arrangements for the state or territory prior to the commencement of your trip. If the child is travelling with unvaccinated adult family members, then the entire family group will be subject to managed quarantine and passengers caps.
Request EvaluationChildren aged under 12 years count as fully vaccinated for travel purposes. Their passport will be used as proof of age at the airport.
NOTE: The situation for overseas visitors who do not fall within these categories, or those who want to come to Australia for employment is frequently changing. We are always up to date with the current situation, and if you require legal advice or assistance in applying for a visa to enter Australia please contact us.
Further details about the travel exemptions/vaccinated- travellers to and from Australia visit the following link:
https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/vaccinated-travellers
For advice or assistance with all immigration matters and the latest update contact the Immigration Law Team at Aylward Game Solicitors today on 1800 217 217
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