How does this Positive Update in South Australia affect on Australia Study Visa?

Australia Study Visa is a dream of hundreds of Indians. For a long, the country has closed their borders for foreign travellers. As a result, plenty of students who would like to study in Australia were unable to proceed with their applications. But now, the Australian Government is about to open the borders. The news brings smiles to many faces.

South Australian Government has recently declared that they are going to welcome all the domestic and international travellers including International Students. Additionally, there will be no quarantine restrictions as well. However, there is a condition that the travelling may restart once the state will achieve the target of 90% vaccinated population above the age of 12 years. As per some analysis, the target is expected to achieve by December end.

The news may get butterflies in the stomach of many. Especially those students who wish to Australia Study Visa. Here are some questions which may in your head.

May I Travel to Australia to study now?

• No, Australian borders are still closed, and the entry of foreign travellers, temporary visa holders such as international students yet is restricted by the Australian Government.
• However, those people can still travel to Australia who is in their travel exemption lists such as, Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents and their immediate family members. Additionally, an individual who is in essential occupations.

Do I need to be quarantined after reaching South Australia?

• No. As per the update, international students will not need to quarantine after reaching South Australia. However, they need to wait until 90 per cent of the population (12 years or higher age) of the state get vaccinated.

Until when are International Students expected to return to South Australia?

• South Australian Government has declared on 26th October 2021 that they are opening the border for international and domestic travellers once they achieve the full vaccination mark. As per the statistics, the target might be going to achieve until late by December 2021. However, the decision of opening the borders and allowing foreign travellers fully dependent on the Australian Government.

Do I have to be vaccinated to travel to Australia?

• Yes. According to Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), these listed below vaccinations approve by the agency.
  • Comirnaty (Pfizer)
  • Vaxzevria (AstraZeneca)
  • Covisheld (AstraZeneca)
  • Spikevax (Moderna)
  • Janssen-Cilag (Johnson & Johnson)
  • Coronavac (Sinovac)
  • BBIBP-CorV (Sinopharm) (for 18-60 years old)
  • Covaxin (Bharat Biotech)
• If you are not vaccinated for any reason such as medical history then you need to provide a proof before travelling to Australia. Additionally, you have to quarantine for at least 14 days. However, for precise details, please visit the website and know about the vaccination and quarantine guidelines.
  • https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/COVID-19

Can I enter other states of Australia as they are also removing the travelling ban?

• Australian Government and other States’ Governments are working on it. They are about to decide the implementation of travelling guidelines, quarantine criteria, etc. However, as if now international students cannot travel to Australia without a travel exemption.