Australian Border Restrictions
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Australia has had strict border controls put in place to limit the spread of the virus within Australia. This leaves many people outside Australia facing difficulty obtaining permission to enter the country.
Travel Exemptions Australia specialise in securing you permission to enter Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic if you meet the strict requirements.
Australian Border Restrictions
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Australia has had strict border controls put in place to limit the spread of the virus within Australia. This leaves many people outside Australia facing difficulty obtaining permission to enter the country.
Travel Exemptions Australia specialise in securing you permission to enter Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic if you meet the strict requirements.
Automatically Exempt Persons
Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents and their immediate families are just some of the people who do not require a travel exemption to enter Australia.
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For the full, up-to-date list of exempt persons please check the
Department of Home Affairs website.
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There are additional proof requirements for temporary visa holders and those who don't yet hold a valid visa. You must submit evidence to the Department before beginning your travel to Australia.
Who are we?
We are a team of Australian Registered Migration Agents who specialise in securing Travel Exemptions for Australia.
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Our results speak for themselves, with numerous individual workers, and their families able to enter the country thanks to Travel Exemptions Australia.
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These workers operate in critical sectors and industries within Australia.
Who is eligible?
Workers with critical skills or within critical industries have some of the highest travel exemption approval rates. Those with extremely compelling and compassionate circumstances are also strongly considered.
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For a full list of eligibility criteria, visit the Department of Home Affairs.
Temporary
Workers
I have
critical skills
If you have skills key to ongoing projects, Australia's economic recovery, or within a critical industry such as healthcare or food production, you may be eligible for an exemption to Australian border restrictions.
Compelling and Compassionate
I want to travel on compassionate grounds
If one of your close family is ill, or if you urgently require medical treatment not available in your current location you may be eligible for an exemption to Australian border restrictions.
Other
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I need to reside in Australia but I'm not a citizen
If your spouse or immedaite family are in Australia on a temporary work visa or think you may have another valid reason to travel to Australia now you may be eligible for an exemption to Australian border restrictions.
Who won't receive an exemption?
Most students, those looking to holiday or visit Australia, some workers in non-critical industries, and those without strong compelling or compassionate reasons are extremely unlikely to receive an Australian travel exemption.​
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It's best to confirm your eligibility with a travel exemption expert such as
Travel Exemptions Australia.
Students
I am enrolled in an Australian education institution
If you hold a student visa (subclass 500 or subclass 485) it's extremely difficult to obtain a travel exemption.
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There are some exceptions, particularly for those studying in a medical field, but it's best to check with the Department of Home Affairs.
Visitors (Leisure)
I want to visit my family or friends in Australia
Visitors to Australia without strong compassionate or compelling reasons (such as death or extreme illness) are extremely unlikely to receive a travel exemption.
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There is no definitive date for the Australian borders to reopen at this stage, but it looks to be in the latter half of 2022.
Other
I don't fit into any of these categories
It's best to speak to an expert at Travel Exemptions Australia to discuss your unique situation.
This enables us to give you the best solution tailored to you.
Travellers from Specified Countries
Travellers from some countries can be subject to harsher exemption requirements than usual due to a variety of factors.
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Please check the Department of Home Affairs for the latest updates.