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State and territory governments in consultation with the Australian Government and education institutions, are leading the return of international students to Australia.
International Student Arrival Plans are currently being developed by some state and territory governments and must be endorsed by the Australian Government prior to implementation.
Only limited numbers of students, nominated by their education institution will be able to come to Australia under an approved International Student Arrival Plan.
To be considered as part of an International Student Arrival Plan, students should contact their individual education provider.
Students do not need to apply for a travel exemption to enter Australia as part of an International Student Arrival Plan. The relevant state or territory government will apply for travel exemptions on behalf of students nominated under their plan.
Education providers should contact their relevant state or territory government to participate in an International Student Arrival Plan.
Information for international students and education providers is available across a range of agencies, including:
·Department of Education, Skills and Employment
·Study Australia
·Study Adelaide
·Study NSW
To ensure the health and safety of Australians and international students, arrivals under an International Student Arrival Plan may be paused at any time in accordance with health advice.
Students participating in an International Student Arrival Plan must expect to stay in Australia for an extended period of time. There is no right of re-entry if students choose to leave. This includes for holidays, course breaks or to visit family.
Students who do choose to leave Australia will need to apply for an individual inwards travel exemption for re-entry. Travel exemptions are only granted in very limited and exceptional circumstances. For more information see travel restrictions and exemptions.
You can only return to Australia if you have been nominated by your education institution under an approved International Student Arrival Plan.
Initially, International Student Arrival Plans will prioritise the return of continuing higher education students to complete their qualifications. This includes final year students who need to complete practical placements and higher degree research students.
State and territory governments determine which education institutions and students can take part in an International Student Arrival Plan. This also includes travel and quarantine arrangements for returning students.
Education institutions will identify international students who may be eligible to return to Australia under an approved plan. You should contact your education provider to find out more information and discuss if you can be included in an International Student Arrival Plan. Your education provider will be able to provide more advice and will notify you if you have been approved for return and provided a travel exemption.
Do not apply for a student visa or travel exemption and attempt to travel to Australia unless your educational institution has advised you that you have been nominated and can return under an approved plan. You are not exempt from the current travel restrictions in Australia.
You must hold a valid Student (subclass 500) visa to participate in the international student returns program. The Department is unable to facilitate priority processing for student visas as part of the returns process. Check our website for current processing times.
While there is no minimum visa validity required to enter Australia, you should allow enough time on your visa if there are delays to your travel to Australia. You cannot board your scheduled flight without a visa.
To check your visa details, see Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO).
If you travel to Australia on your existing student visa, and you lodged a new visa application while offshore that is still pending a decision, you will be able to apply for a Bridging visa A. You can apply for a bridging visa via ImmiAccount.
If you wish to lodge an application for a further student visa in Australia, you must meet standard eligibility requirements. You can apply for a new student visa application via ImmiAccount.
International students nominated to return to Australia under an approved International Student Arrival Plan are not exempt from the current travel restrictions in Australia.
You will require a travel exemption to allow you to travel to Australia. Further details on the process for travel exemptions associated with International Student Arrival Plans will be made available in the next few weeks. Please do not apply for an inwards travel exemption unless advised.
You are required to complete an online Australian Travel Declaration at least 72 hours before your departure to Australia.
The Australia Travel Declaration collects your contact details in Australia, flight details, quarantine requirements and health status.
Once the declaration has been completed, you will receive an email with details you can show (either electronically or printed) before you board your flight and on arrival in Australia.
You must have sufficient funds to support yourself for the duration of your studies. You will not be eligible for Australian Government financial support.
You may also find it difficult to find part-time work in Australia given current economic conditions. It is important that you understand the work conditions related to your visa.
You and any accompanying family members must have and maintain adequate health insurance for the period of your stay in Australia. Students must be covered by Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) from an approved Australian health insurance provider, unless an exception applies.