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Travel Restrictions limited exemptions – effective immediately

The Australian Government announced on 20 February 2020 that travel restrictions will be maintained for a further week to 29 February 2020

On 22 February 2020, limited exemptions from travel restrictions were announced for Year 11 and 12 students who remain in China.
Year 11 and 12 students who remain in China due to Australian travel restrictions (apart from those from Hubei Province) have been offered a strict pathway to resume their studies in recognition of the importance of the final two years of school. The exemptions will be considered on case by case basis. For more information see https://www.dese.gov.au/news/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov

For more information on these travel restrictions, please click on the following link: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/news-media/current-alerts/novel-coronavirus

Temporary closure of Australian Visa Application Centres in China

In light of the current Novel Coronavirus alert, please note that the Australian Visa Application Centres across China will remain closed and reopen on 02 March 2020, however, the re-opening of the centres may change, subject to further notifications from central, provincial and city authorities. Call Centre has resumed work on 03 February 2020, please contact info.ausch@vfshelpline.com for any enquiry. During this period, customers can submit applications online. Appointments to the Australian Visa Application Centres will remain closed too, until further notifications from Central, Provincial and City Authorities. We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and kind co-operation. Please return to this page for further updates.