Two years after the COVID border closure, Australia has finally decided to open its territories for all fully vaccinated visa holders, including tourists.
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Monday announced that Australia is all set to reopen its borders from 21st February. “If you’re double vaccinated, we look forward to welcoming you back,” he said.
Ever since the start of the pandemic, Australia has had the world’s strictest and longest-running travel bans. It had even banned its own people from leaving the country last year.
Although the country had been progressively opening since November last year, many travellers, including bridging visa holders, immediate family members and tourists weren’t allowed. The announcement came as happy news for all of them and also the international students who were awaiting entry.
From Monday 21 February 2022, Australia will reopen to all fully vaccinated visa holders, welcoming the return of tourists, business travellers, and other visitors. Further updates to come in due course. https://t.co/YivzzLbovP pic.twitter.com/KxGonw8j60
— Australian Government (@ausgov) February 7, 2022
Travellers entering the country will have to provide proof of vaccination. Unvaccinated people will have to apply for a travel exemption. They will be subject to state and territory quarantine requirements.
Currently, fully vaccinated travellers are also required to provide a pre-departure COVID-19 negative PCR test report taken 72 hours before departure and complete a travel declaration form.
The tourism and hospitality sectors had taken a major hit owing to the strict travel restrictions. With its decision to open the borders, the ‘Land Down Under’ hopes to secure economic recovery as it eyes the return of foreign tourists to the country.
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