Updates on Australian citizens/PRs travelling out of Australia

As of now, Australia’s borders remain closed.

International travel from Australia is being strictly controlled towards preventing the spread of COVID-19.

Currently, international travel from Australia is only available if an individual is – ·       exempt from the travel restrictions in place, or ·       has been granted an individual and specific exemption for travel.

As per the Department of Home Affairs of the Australian government, “Travel restrictions are subject to change in response to the circumstances surrounding COVID-19.”

Australians that intend travelling overseas must see Smartraveller for getting advice on the potential for risk involved.

Provided by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Smartraveller also includes official travel advisories for 177 destinations globally, with an advice level for each destination.

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In view of the COVID-19 related travel restrictions, Australian permanent residents or citizens of Australia cannot leave Australia unless they have an exemption.

The exemption might be applied for online.

For an Australian PR/citizen to be eligible for the exemption, they must meet at least 1 of the qualifying conditions.

Exemption from travel restrictions – for permanent residents and citizens of Australia [intending to travel outside Australia]

Any 1 of the conditions to be met. The individual must be: ·       Ordinarily resident in a country other than Australia ·       Travelling in the national interest ·       Travelling for their business/employer ·       Travelling as part of the response to the COVID-19 outbreak ·       Travelling on compelling or compassionate grounds ·       Travelling to receive urgent medical treatment unavailable in Australia ·       Travelling outside Australia for a compelling and valid reason for 3 months or more Proper evidence will have to be supplied for supporting the claims made by the individual.

Certain individuals are exempt from travel restrictions and might leave Australia without applying for an exemption for the same.

From August 11, 2021, Australian permanent residents and citizens of Australia ordinarily resident in a country outside Australia will not be automatically exempt from the outward travel restrictions currently in place by the Australian government.

Such individuals are advised by the DHA to apply — with effect from August 11, 2021 — through the Travel Exemption Portal for a travel exemption.

Those that might have received a travel exemption approval prior to August 11 and have not yet travelled, might utilize this exemption for a single departure from Australia.

International visitors presently within Australia are encouraged to return home whenever possible to do so.

Australian temporary visa holders

Returning to Australia  Generally, the holders of Australian temporary visas will require a travel exemption if they intend returning to Australia while the COVID-19 restrictions are in place.

Leaving Australia  Provided border restrictions in the destination country allow, temporary visa holders in Australia that are impacted by COVID-19 might can make arrangements for returning to their home country. No exemption required for departing Australia.

Intending to leave and then return to Australia Generally, while a temporary visa holder in Australia might depart Australia at any time, they will not be permitted to return to the Land Down Under. Those seeking to leave Australia on a short trip overseas and later return to Australia might apply for an inwards exemption, provided certain conditions are duly met by them.

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