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Travel To Australia Open To Unvaccinated Students & Other Visa Holders Effective From July 06

Travel To Australia Open To Unvaccinated Students & Other Visa Holders Effective From July 06

Unvaccinated visa holders including international students & leisure travelers are allowed to enter Australia without any restriction. 

Australia now joins a list of western countries including the US, Italy, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Iceland, Ireland, Croatia, and Aruba to have removed all pandemic-related entry restrictions.
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Following the development, the Australian Border Force took tweeted, “COVID-19 border restrictions have changed. Travelers don’t need to complete a Digital Passenger Declaration or Maritime Travel Declaration and all visa holders can travel to Australia without a travel exemption.

 

However, wearing face masks and social distancing norms continue to exist. Airlines like Qantas & Virgin Australia are still reportedly asking for proof of vaccination. 

Unrestricted Entry to Australia Open Since July 06, 2022

Australia has finally removed all its remaining COVID-19 entry rules making it easier for travelers and visa holders to plan their immigration. 

In fact, Australia was the only country that had implemented the strictest border restrictions following the onset of the pandemic in 2020. But from July 06, the nation removed all of its mandatory rules such as proof of vaccination or negative test report to enter. 

The unrestricted border entry to Australia comes at a crucial time when the county is expecting to expedite Australian student visa processing times & other skilled worker programs. 

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced his government’s intent to give top priority to address the visa backlog, which is affecting the country’s skill shortages.

The State of Australian Immigration 2022

The beginning of the new financial year on 1 July means reshaping and readjusting targets under skilled immigration to Australia programs and opening up new opportunities for people from overseas. Here are some major highlights,

  • The Australian government has fixed the 2022-23 permanent migration program ceiling at 160,000 places.
  • The government has increased places in almost all Australian visa subclasses, making pathways for permanent residence accessible to many. 
  • Subclass 485 visa applications in the Graduate Work stream will no longer require nominating a skilled occupation and obtaining an assessment.
  • Visa application fees to increase by 3 percent from 1 July.
  • Job Ready Program (JRP) for international students will move from a four-step to a three-step program. This will save time and money for many international students.

Read more on Major Policy & Visa Changes For Skilled Immigration To Australia here

Apply for Skilled Migration to Australia with CanApprove

We recommend getting in touch with a certified immigration consultant to apply for skilled migration to Australia. You can determine your eligibility and explore various options for skilled migration to Australia depending on your work experience and academic profile. 

While countries like Canada, and Australia is poised well to welcome more skilled immigrants to boost post-pandemic recovery, you can book a free appointment with CanApprove and consult an expert before deciding on your Australian visa application. 

CanApprove is a certified consultant for Canada and Australia immigration services and overseas education counseling. With a rich experience of 20+ years in the industry, CanApprove has had major successes in fulfilling the dreams of thousands of migrating abroad! 

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