Sydney and NSW to welcome international students

The Australian Government's announcement yesterday, effective 15 December 2021, any fully vaccinated student visa holders will not be required to apply for a travel exemption if travelling to and from Australia.

The Prime Minister, Scott Mosisson, stated that Australia is opening the door to South Korean and Japanese travellers from Wednesday.

At a media conference Yesterday, Morrison said: "On Wednesday of this week, we will move again forward. Australian borders will be reopened both to Korea and to Japan and for skilled migration and students as we conclude the pause that we announced several weeks ago."

He went on to say: "The Commonwealth continues to welcome Australian citizens, permanent residents and their families, New Zealand citizens, Singaporean citizens and other cohorts of travellers already approved for travel, including seasonal workers and international student pilots."

"As more evidence relating to disease severity, transmissibility and vaccine effectiveness becomes available, the Commonwealth will continue to consider Australia's international border settings in a manner consistent with a suppression strategy," he said.

Important information: Returning international students to Sydney and NSW

If you are a fully vaccinated and eligible visa holder, from 15 December 2021, you will need to consult the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website or Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade website to ensure you have the recognised COVID-19 vaccines to enter Australia.

International students travelling to NSW will not be required to quarantine on arrival at this stage.

All students should check this government website on what they need to do before leaving Australia or coming to Australia from overseas.

International students returning under the NSW International Student Arrivals Pilot Plan will still travel to Sydney on their scheduled flights.