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It has been reported that international students will begin to return to NSW by the end of the year, with the announcement of the NSW International Student Arrivals Pilot Plan on 24 September 2021.
When will the NSW International Student Arrivals Pilot Plan commence?
It has been reported that 250 international students studying with NSW education providers will be able to return each fortnight from early December 2021.
Who is eligible to return to NSW?
If you have been invited to return to NSW, your education provider will contact you directly, providing you with all the information you’ll need regarding the NSW International Student Arrivals Pilot Plan.
As reported by ABC News, priority will be given to PhD students, those who have nearly completed their degrees and students studying medicine and health-related courses.
How much will the NSW International Student Arrivals Pilot Plan cost?
If you have been invited to return to NSW, you will need to cover your flight costs. All other travel and quarantine costs will be covered by your education provider. Specific details about the costs involved are still being finalised at this stage and will be communicated directly to any invited international students.
Will it be compulsory for international students to receive a COVID-19 vaccine prior to their return to NSW?
Based on current NSW Health advice, only students who are fully vaccinated with a vaccine recognised by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) will be eligible to return to NSW as part of the NSW International Student Arrivals Pilot Plan. The vaccines currently recognised by the TGA include Pfizer (COMIRNATY), AstraZeneca (VAXZEVRIA), Moderna (SPIKEVAX) and Johnson & Johnson/Jassen-Cilag (COVID-19 Vaccine Jassen). You can read more about these on the TGA website.
If my vaccine isn’t recognised by the TGA but is in my home country, can I be considered in the Pilot Plan?
Only students who are fully vaccinated with a vaccine recognised by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) are eligible to return to NSW as part of the current NSW International Student Arrivals Pilot Plan. The pilot will continue to be reviewed and any changes to eligibility requirements will be communicated.
How can international students and the sector stay informed about this Pilot Plan?
For more information about this Pilot Plan and any new announcements, check the Study NSW website.
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