Positive Update in South Australia have an Impact on Australia Study Visa

Securing an Australia study visa and study in Australia is a dream of many. However, the adverse impacts of COVID 19 made the Australian government close the Australian borders for international travelers. Consequently, a tremendous number of international students who were preparing to study in Australia got disappointed. 

As per the latest update, the South Australian government is planning to open the borders back for foreign travelers. The news seems great for the international students dreaming of study in Australia for a long time. Moreover, international travelers will not be required to quarantine after reaching the land. This traveling will be allowed only when the state will attain the goal of vaccinating 90% of the crowd that is older than 12 years. This target is expected to be reached by the end of December 2021. 

So, the students wishing to study in Australia can start preparing to fly to the Australian land.  Meanwhile, let’s find out the answers of a few questions that may be of your interest

Am I free to move to Australia anytime?

No, the Australian government is still not allowing temporary visa holders including international students to enter the borders of Australia. Only the individuals who are Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, or are involved in important occupations have the permission to travel to Australia.

Will I need to quarantine after entering South Australia?

No, the students who want to study in Australia will not be required to stay in quarantine after they reach South Australia. Please note, the international students are not allowed to enter Australia as of now. The students have to wait until the desired vaccination target (discussed above) is reached. 

When the international students can travel to South Australia?

As per the declaration made by the South Australian government on October 26, 2021, the Australian borders for foreign travelers will be opened once the state reaches the preset vaccination target. The target is expected to be attained by late December 2021. Please note, these are only assumptions. The final decision to open Australian borders is still in the hands of the Australian government.

Is vaccination mandatory to travel to Australia?

Yes, vaccination is mandatory to travel to Australia. The list of approved vaccines is given below

• 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)

To have more details on the vaccination and quarantine guidelines, you can visit the website https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/COVID-19

Can I enter other states of Australia? Are they also removing traveling restrictions?

Though the other states of Australia are also working on the traveling guidelines, we are not in a state to predict when you will be able to visit other states of Australia as a foreign national. 

To get more information, solve your queries about the Australia study visa, and realize your aspiration of Study in Australia, feel free to get in touch with our team anytime!