▲ Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks during a press conference at the Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on the 22nd (local time). Canberra/EPA
The Australian government has decided to allow entry of Korean and Japanese travelers who have been vaccinated from the 1st of next month.
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said at a press conference in Canberra on the 22nd, “We will welcome the entry of Koreans and Japanese who have been vaccinated from December 1.”
Accordingly, Koreans and Japanese who have completed vaccinations who meet certain conditions can travel without quarantine in some Australian states.
In order to enter the country, there are conditions such as holding an entry visa, completing vaccination, presenting a negative PCR test result received within 3 days of departure, and leaving Korea if you are a Korean.
Australia has been accepting travelers from Singapore under the same conditions since the 21st.
In addition, Prime Minister Morrison announced on the same day that entry into the country on ‘Eligible Visa’, such as foreign students, those using the working holiday system, and skilled workers, will be recognized starting in December, subject to vaccination, etc.
Australia banned entry of foreigners in principle in March last year due to the spread of COVID-19. However, with the recent increase in vaccination rates, border closure policies are being relaxed. Whether or not foreign students, working holiday users, and skilled workers are quarantined depends on the decision of the arriving state or local government.
At a press conference, Prime Minister Morrison emphasized that vaccination rates have risen in each region. He said the reopening of workers’ accommodations was “a means to ensure economic recovery”.
According to the Australian Department of Health, 85% of the population aged 16 and over had been vaccinated in Australia as of March 20.
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