One Way Travel Bubble Between New Zealand and Australia
From Friday, 16 October 2020, you can travel from New Zealand to Australia, quarantine-free, if:
you have been in New Zealand for 14 days or more and not been in a designated hotspot, and
you are traveling to Australia on a quarantine-free flight.
You do not need to be a New Zealand citizen to travel to Australia quarantine-free if you meet the above criteria, but you will need a valid visa to enter Australia. New Zealand citizens do not need to apply for a visa before coming to Australia. If eligible, they will be granted a Special Category visa (subclass 444) (SCV) on arrival.
If you are arriving in Australia by air, and you have been in New Zealand for 14 days or more before you travel, you do not need to apply for an exemption to Australia’s travel restrictions. You are automatically exempt.
When will you need to apply for Travel Exemption?
You will need to apply for a travel exemption before you travel to Australia if:
you have been in New Zealand for less than 14 days before your planned departure (including travellers who are transiting New Zealand), or
you intend to travel to Australia by sea.
If you are an Australian citizen or a permanent resident, you cannot leave Australia due to COVID-19 restrictions unless you have an exemption. You will be subject to New Zealand entry requirements.
Temporary visa holders do not need an exemption to depart Australia.
How Can Agape Henry Crux Help You
At Agape Henry Crux, our Accredited Specialist Immigration Lawyers and our team of immigration lawyers and migration agents are well trained to handle highly complex matters. You can book one of our lawyers or agents to seek professional advice by calling 02-72002700 or email us to book in a time at info@ahclawyers.com.
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.
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