Visa holders are again allowed to enter the country, almost two years since Australia's international borders closed due to the pandemic.
After a two-week pause, skilled workers and international students are allowed to enter Australia without a travel exemption.Visa holders are now allowed to enter the country, almost two years since Australia's international borders closed due to the pandemic.
It comes after the federal government placed a two-week pause on visa holders being able to return over concern about the arrival of the COVID-19 Omicron variant.The resumption means a travel bubble with Japan and South Korea can also begin. "We have missed their presence dearly and couldn't be more delighted to welcome them back from today," Ms Jackson said.
People entering Tasmania from certain high-risk areas must return a negative COVID-19 test in the 72 hours before they arrive. Unvaccinated people will still need to apply for a travel exemption to enter.Virus restrictions are also set to relax from Wednesday in NSW, with the unvaccinated now able to enter retail and hospitality venues.
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