Visa Applicants outside of Australia and wanting to come back or Enter Australia during COVID-19
1. I have a visitor visa or other temporary visa granted before the Coronavirus became an issue, can I come in?
Yes, you may be able to travel back to Australia if you are an immediate family member of an Australian citizen or permanent resident and received approval to travel before arriving in Australia.
Your entry to Australia will not be easy and will be assessed on a case by case basis. We will review and assess your circumstances and advise you whether we may be of assistance.
2. I have an employer-sponsored visa and I was overseas on holidays. How can I come back to Australia during this travel ban?
Under the current travel ban, temporary visa holders (e.g. subclass 482 or subclass 457) will not be able to enter Australia until this travel ban is lifted. However, there are a few exemptions.
We strongly advise you to contact our immigration lawyers so that we can assess your situation and strategize the best way to argue your case to the Commissioner of the Australian Border Force to allow you to return to Australia.
Please make an appointment with us online, or contact us on +61 2 7200 2700 or info@ahclawyers.com.
3. I am an Australian citizen/PR, I have a family member that I would like to bring to Australia what’s the best option during this COVID-19 Pandemic?
If you are an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident and have immediate family members residing outside of Australia whom you’d like to bring to Australia, they are able to request an entry to Australia. As this is assessed on a case by case basis please contact us on +61 2 7200 2700 or info@ahclawyers.com.
4. I was overseas on a Bridging Visa B before the travel ban. Can I extend the entry date? How can I come back to Australia?
No, a Bridging Visa B cannot be extended if you are overseas. You will need to find alternative pathways to return to Australia.
How Can Agape Henry Crux Help You
Our firm has created a Special Coronavirus (COVID-19) Taskforce to help our clients battle through and find solutions during this Pandemic. Our team is equipped and trained to advise you on across a wide range of issues you may be encountering.
We speak fluent English, Korean, Burmese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Indonesian and Malay. If these aren’t your language, we can also help you arrange an interpreter.