NEW TRAVEL EXEMPTION ADDED FOR AUSTRALIANS LEAVING AUSTRALIA

Due to COVID-19, the government has put in place strict border measures to protect the health of the Australian community. There are travel restrictions in place and Australian citizens and permanent residents are only allowed to travel in limited circumstances.

A new travel exemption has been added recently to the below list. If you are travelling outside Australia for three months or longer, you are eligible to apply for an exemption.

You can also apply for a travel exemption on one of the following grounds:

your travel is as part of the response to the COVID-19 outbreak, including the provision of aid
your travel is essential for your business/employer
you are travelling to receive urgent medical treatment that is not available in Australia
you are travelling on compassionate or humanitarian grounds
your travel is in the national interest.

You can apply for the exemption online. To apply, you must provide evidence to substantiate your claim. You may need to provide the following documents:

passport/s
marriage certificate/s
birth certificate/s
death certificate/s
proof of relationship (for example, shared tenancy agreement, joint bank account etc.)*
proof that you are moving to another country on a long term basis such as leases, job offers and evidence your goods are being transported
proof of your current valid visa, including in Australia and/or overseas
letter from a doctor or hospital about any medical treatment/condition with statements on why travel is necessary
letter from your employer, or other evidence that you are travelling for an essential business reason
statement or evidence to show when you wish to return to Australia
any other proof you may have to support your claims.

Whilst most travel exemption requests are finalised in 48 hours, some requests may take longer. It is therefore best to submit the online request at least two weeks, but not more than three months prior to travel.

Source: https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/leaving-australia#toc-2

If you require any more info or need assistance with any visa type please get in touch with me at info@radiantmigration.com.au or visit www.radiantmigration.com.au and contact me via Contact us page.

Roshani Joshi

Registered Migration Agent; MARN: 2015750

Director

Radiant Migration Australia Pty Ltd

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