Ruqayyah Snyder
Australia has strict border measures in place, with limited flights to and from the country. The Australian government has established a Safe Travel Zone with New Zealand, allowing all passengers from New Zealand to travel to Australia without a travel exemption. However, Australian citizens and permanent residents are not permitted to leave the country unless they have an exemption and meet the entry requirements of New Zealand. For those seeking to enter or leave Australia, there are specific requirements and exemptions in place.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Who can apply for a quarantine exemption? | Parents of Australian citizens and permanent residents, Australian citizens, permanent residents, their immediate family members, and people who have been fully vaccinated |
| Who is exempt from applying for a quarantine exemption? | Border residents, Queenslanders, New Zealanders, Australian citizens and permanent residents who are ordinarily resident in a country other than Australia, airline and maritime crew, outbound freight workers, essential workers at offshore facilities, and people with a Business Innovation and Investment (subclass 188) visa |
| Where to apply for a travel exemption | Home Affairs Department’s travel exemption portal |
| When to apply for a travel exemption | As early as possible, preferably at least two weeks in advance |
Explore related products
What You'll Learn
Australian citizens and permanent residents can leave without an exemption
Australian citizens and permanent residents can leave Australia without an exemption if they are:
- Ordinarily resident in a country other than Australia
- Airline and maritime crew
- Outbound freight workers
- Essential workers at offshore facilities
Additionally, from 1 November, fully vaccinated Australian citizens and permanent residents will no longer require a travel exemption to depart Australia. They will, however, need to show airline staff their International COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate (ICVC) at airport check-in upon departure from Australia. Children under 12 years of age who cannot yet be vaccinated are also able to depart Australia without a travel exemption.
Unvaccinated Australian citizens and permanent residents are still required to apply for a travel exemption to depart Australia.
Applying for Australian Migration: A Comprehensive Guide
You may want to see also
Explore related products
Exemptions for parents of citizens and permanent residents
From 1 November 2021, parents of Australian citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply for a travel exemption to enter Australia. This includes biological, adoptive, legal, step-parents, and parents-in-law.
To apply for a travel exemption, you must submit an application through the Department of Home Affairs Travel Exemption Portal. Evidence of a parental relationship with an Australian citizen or permanent resident is required, such as a birth certificate. The types of evidence applicable are mentioned on the Department's website.
In addition to evidence of a parental relationship, you must also provide a valid passport, visa, and proof of vaccination for travel to Australia. It is recommended that you submit your online request at least two weeks, but not more than three months, prior to your travel.
Please note that all international travellers remain subject to state and territory quarantine arrangements. For vaccinated overseas travellers entering NSW and Victoria, mandatory quarantine is no longer required. For those entering another state or territory, such as Western Australia, quarantine may still be required. It is important to check the latest entry and quarantine requirements for each Australian state and territory before your travel.
Applying for a New Zealand Passport in Australia: A Guide
You may want to see also
Explore related products
Exemptions for unvaccinated travellers
As of February 2022, the Australian border is open to all vaccinated travellers without the need for a travel exemption. However, unvaccinated travellers must carry a valid visa and travel exemption. This can be a complex process, and it is recommended to seek support with your application.
To enter Australia as an unvaccinated traveller, you will need an Australian Border Force exemption, a valid visa, and supporting documentation. Border officials may revoke your visa and place you in immigration detention if you arrive without the proper exemptions. The Department of Home Affairs website states that individual exemptions can be requested by travellers who are unvaccinated and holding any visa type. You may be considered for an individual exemption if you are a foreign national travelling at the invitation of the Australian Government or a state/territory government authority to assist in the COVID-19 response.
Additionally, unvaccinated travellers enrolled in higher-degree research in an Australian educational institution may be eligible for an exemption with evidence of a current research grant or support from a government agency. Students in Year 11 and 12 with endorsement from the Department of Education, Skills and Employment (DESE) and the relevant state or territory government health and education authorities may also qualify for an exemption. Students in the final two years of a dental, nursing, or allied health profession degree with a confirmed placement in an Australian hospital or medical practice that begins within the next two months may be exempt from vaccination requirements.
It is essential to apply for any travel exemption as early as possible, preferably at least two weeks in advance. The process is not easy, and only a fraction of applications has been approved.
Applying for MRT in Australia: A Comprehensive Guide
You may want to see also
Explore related products
Applying for a border pass
As of 21 February 2022, all fully vaccinated visa holders may travel to Australia without needing to apply for a travel exemption. Unvaccinated travellers, however, still need to apply for a travel exemption before entering the country. Quarantine requirements vary depending on the state or territory of arrival and the traveller's vaccination status. For instance, vaccinated overseas travellers entering NSW and Victoria are no longer required to undergo mandatory quarantine, while those entering another state or territory, such as Western Australia, may still be required to quarantine.
Border residents can apply for a border pass and travel within Queensland for any purpose. Queensland residents returning from a COVID-19 hotspot in the past two weeks must quarantine in government-designated accommodation at their own expense for 14 days. They can only enter Queensland from a hotspot by air and not by road.
All travellers arriving in Tasmania need to apply for an electronic G2G ('Good to go') PASS. Non-essential travellers must enter quarantine for 14 days and will be charged $2,800 per person for hotel quarantine unless there is extreme hardship.
New South Wales (NSW) residents who have been in a COVID-19 hotspot within the past 14 days will be turned away at the Queensland and Tasmanian borders. They will need to fly to Sydney Airport and quarantine if they want to re-enter NSW. NSW has also temporarily shut its border with Victoria.
No one can enter Western Australia unless they have been granted an exemption.
Applying for Home Quarantine in Australia: What You Need to Know
You may want to see also
Explore related products
Quarantine requirements for each state
Australia has strict border measures in place, with limited flights to and from the country. Each state has its own entry requirements, and conditions may change with little to no notice.
From 21 February 2022, all fully vaccinated visa holders may travel to Australia without needing to apply for a travel exemption. If you are unvaccinated, a travel exemption is still required prior to your travel to Australia. If you cannot be vaccinated due to medical reasons, it is recommended that you seek support with your application. Quarantine or a domestic border pass may be required, depending on the traveller's vaccination status and their port of arrival in Australia.
For vaccinated overseas travellers entering New South Wales (NSW) and Victoria, mandatory quarantine is no longer required. However, international arrivals to Sydney and Melbourne must undertake a PCR test within 24 hours of arrival and isolate until they receive a negative test result. They must also produce evidence of a negative pre-departure COVID test. Unvaccinated arrivals to Sydney and Melbourne are still required to complete 14 days of mandatory hotel quarantine.
For those entering another state or territory, such as Western Australia, quarantine may still be required. For example, travellers entering South Australia will be directed to accommodation nominated by South Australia Health and must remain in quarantine for 14 days from the date of arrival in Australia. Travellers may also have to undergo testing for COVID-19. In some states and territories, travellers may also have to contribute to the cost of quarantine.
Travellers who are Australian citizens, permanent residents, or their immediate family members, and who have been in certain countries in the past 14 days, are required to enter hotel quarantine for 14 days upon arrival in Australia, irrespective of vaccination status. Any other travellers who have been in those countries are not permitted to enter Australia. This applies even to travellers who hold a travel exemption or are seeking to enter under a Safe Travel Zone arrangement.
Applying for Hotel Jobs: Australia's Unique Process
You may want to see also
Frequently asked questions
Parents of Australian citizens and permanent residents can apply for a travel exemption to enter Australia. Australian citizens, permanent residents, and their immediate family members are also exempt from quarantine.
You must have a valid reason that meets the strict list of criteria to enter Australia. For example, you need to receive urgent medical treatment that is not available in Australia.
You can apply for a travel exemption through the Home Affairs Department's travel exemption portal. It is recommended to apply at least two weeks in advance.
Each Australian state and territory has its own entry and quarantine requirements. For example, all travellers arriving in Tasmania need to apply for an electronic G2G PASS, and all non-essential travellers must enter quarantine for 14 days.
From 1 November, fully vaccinated Australian citizens and permanent residents will no longer require a travel exemption to depart Australia. Unvaccinated citizens and residents must apply for a travel exemption.
