The Department of Home Affairs ( DHA) has introduced a portal for people who need a travel restriction exemption.
You should use the Portal if you are subject to the current COVID-19 travel restrictions and wish to travel to ​or out of Australia because you:
- are an immediate family member of an Australian citizen or permanent resident (being spouses, de facto partners, dependent children and legal guardians)
- are a New Zealand citizen who is usually resident in Australia
- have a compelling or compassionate reason to travel to Australia urgently​, including critical skills and medical emergencies
- believe you meet a departure travel restriction exemption​​.
All requests to DHA should be submitted at least 4 weeks, but not more than 3 months, prior to travel date. Requests to travel outside of 3 months will not be considered, and those within 4 weeks may not be processed in time for planned travel dates. You should check the DHA website regularly as travel restrictions are subject to change.
https://travel-exemptions.homeaffairs.gov.au/tep
If you require assistance with an Australian visa application, visa refusal or visa cancellation pleased contact Putt Legal on (08) 9221 7682 or complete our free online assessment application.