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I’m a future student doing veterinary science, do I need to apply for exemption and quarantine form?

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Hi I’m a further student from Hong Kong, and I want to know the arrival process to Queensland. As far as I know there may or may not be a quarantine according to vaccination rate:
- If there’s one, do I need to prebook a hotel and how do I pay the fee (as stated in UQ website)
- Will there be transportation service as advised by student service from quarantine centres to my uni hall?
- Who should I contact in the student service so I have a person who will be fully aware of my situation in case there are sudden changes

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Where can I get my PCR tests done?

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Considering travel arrangements and quarantine, I may be unable to travel due to wrap up of work commitments until the 5th of February, which means I complete quarantine only by the 18/19th of Feb, in time for classes....does this impact my ability to start classes on the 22nd because I miss O-week (though I will be in Queensland...in quarantine...)?

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Is the 14-day mandated quarantine something we need to book or is this government arranged and you're assisted at the airport?

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Hey! Would the student visa renewal fee be waived off? If so, where do we apply?

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Due to the interruption, my program structure would be reworked, which means I'd only be able to take courses that are being offered currently. This would result in a reduced study load (4 units in one semester), which goes against the student visa regulations of being a full-time student. Is there a form or something we need to fill out to request a reduced study load or would the university look into the matter on it's own?

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Is there lockers or cupboards for international students to keep their luggages during the semester breaks when they have to vacate the on campus residences in Gatton?

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See what you need to do to enter Queensland if you have been in a place outside of Australia in the last 14 days immediately before your arrival in Queensland.

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Find out which vaccines we recognise for the purpose of travel to Australia.

Check this page regularly to stay up to date. Advice may change.

We approve COVID-19 vaccines for use in Australia. This includes checking if they meet our high safety, quality and effectiveness standards.

We also recognise some vaccines that are used in other countries, but not approved for use in Australia.

Vaccines we've approved for use in Australia

We recognise all vaccines that are provisionally approved for use in Australia for incoming travellers. These include:

Comirnaty (Pfizer)

Vaxzevria (AstraZeneca)

Spikevax or Takeda (Moderna)

COVID-19 Vaccine Janssen (Janssen)

Nuvaxovid (Biocelect on behalf of Novavax).

Need more information about our approval process? Find out how we assess COVID-19 vaccines.

Vaccines we recognise for the purpose of travel to Australia

As of 17 January 2022, we recognise the following vaccines for the purpose of travel to Australia:

Coronavac (Sinovac)

Covishield (AstraZeneca - Serum Institute of India)

BBIBP-CorV for people under 60 years of age on arrival in Australia (Sinopharm China)

Covaxin (Bharat Biotech)

Sputnik V (Gamaleya Research Institute)

Travelling to Australia?

Read What I need to do before I travel on the Department of Home Affairs website and COVID-19 vaccinations on smartraveller.gov.au.

Download our reports

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What are pre-existing conditions?

A pre-existing condition is an ailment, illness or condition, the signs or symptoms of which, in the opinion of our appointed medical practitioner, existed in the six months prior to you arriving in Australia or your visa being grated, whichever date is later. This includes any undiagnosed ailment, illness or condition.

The and policies include waiting periods for the treatment of pre-existing conditions. This means if you receive treatment for a pre-existing condition during the relevant waiting period, you cannot claim for the costs and you will need to pay the entire amount. A waiting period is calculated from either the date you arrived in Australia or the date your visa was granted, whichever date is later. Waiting periods may differ between policies please refer to the policy wording for further details.

For example, if you have been diagnosed with asthma within the six months before arriving in Australia, this will be considered a pre-existing condition. You will need to wait the applicable waiting period before cover will be provided and you can claim for treatment received after the end of the waiting period.
Read more about waiting periods
When you make a claim, we will appoint or approve a medical practitioner to assess whether there were signs or symptoms of the condition prior to purchasing your cover.

The medical practitioner will take into account any information relating to your ailment, illness or condition. The information will usually come from the medical practitioner who treated you. The condition may not have been given a diagnosis, but if the symptoms or signs were there, then it can be considered a pre-existing condition.

A health condition can still be considered pre-existing even if an illness had not been diagnosed prior to when you first got health cover from us.

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International students need a valid visa to study at UQ. If your student visa is due to expire soon, you will need to:

1. Apply to extend your Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).

2. Apply for a new Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from UQ.

3. Apply to renew your student visa through the Department of Home Affairs.

We recommend applying for a new CoE at least 3 months before your visa is due to expire. You need proof of OSHC before you apply for your new CoE. Once you have your new CoE, you can then apply to renew your student visa.

If you're a HDR candidate and you've recently submitted your thesis, you do not need to provide a new CoE while your thesis is under examination. More information is available from the Department of Home Affairs.

Extending your Overseas Student Health Cover

You are required to hold sufficient OSHC for the duration of your student visa.

Before we provide you with a new CoE, we must be satisfied that you have OSHC coverage for the period in which you're wanting to extend your visa. You'll need to upload a copy of your OSHC Certificate of Insurance when you apply for a new CoE.

Make sure you arrange your OSHC coverage according to the Department of Home Affairs guidelines.

Applying for a new Confirmation of Enrolment

Apply online

Applications are only approved if they meet strict eligibility criteria

Before you submit the online form, make sure you carefully read all instructions and attach evidence to support your application. Relevant evidence might include:

a medical certificate (if you were sick)

emails or correspondence from the University, or

a statement from a relevant authority.

If your application is approved, the relevant school or faculty, or the Graduate School, will arrange for a new CoE.

An email will be sent to your student account when your new CoE has been issued, along with instructions about how to renew your student visa through the Department of Home Affairs.

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International students need a valid visa to study at UQ. If your student visa is due to expire soon, you will need to: Apply to extend your Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). Apply for a new Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from UQ. Apply to renew your student visa through the Department of Home Affairs.

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On this page

1. Part 1: Fully vaccinated arrivals

2. Part 2: People arriving in NSW with a medical contraindication to COVID-19 vaccination

3. Part 3: Children and young people (aged under 18 years) who are not fully vaccinated and arrive unaccompanied, and young people aged over 12 and under 18 years who are not fully vaccinated

4. Part 4: Other matters

Part 1: Fully vaccinated arrivals

What happens after arrival into NSW?

If you meet the requirements of vaccination and pre-departure testing, and you have not been to a country of concern in the last 14 days, you must self-isolate at your residence or accommodation for a minimum of 3 days. You must get tested and self-isolate at your home or accommodation immediately.

You must travel directly from the airport to their home via private vehicle. Further information on travelling to your accommodation can be found in Part 4: Other matters.

You must comply with the testing requirements below, and you must not enter high risk settings.

Testing requirements

After arriving in NSW, you must have a COVID-19 nose and throat PCR test:

within 24 hours of arriving in NSW

on or after day 6 after arriving in NSW.

A test on day 12 after arriving in NSW is strongly recommended for children who are not fully vaccinated.

Getting tested for COVID-19 is free, convenient and easy.

If you develop any symptoms of COVID-19 at any time while in NSW, you must immediately have a PCR test for COVID-19 and isolate until you receive a negative result, or until you have been released from self-isolation, whichever is later.

Restrictions on entry to certain premises

You must not go to any high-risk settings (aged care, disability care, healthcare, and correctional facilities) until at least 7 days have passed, and you have received a negative result from your day 6 test.

While fully vaccinated persons of any age may enter these high-risk settings after 7 days if they have a negative result from a test taken on day 6, there are additional rules for children under 12 years of age who are not fully vaccinated. These children:

must not attend school or childcare until at least 7 days have passed and they have a negative result from their day 6 test

must not enter any high-risk settings (aged care, disability care, health care and correctional facilities) for 14 days after arriving in NSW.

This does not include accessing personal medical care, aged or disability care services.

Part 2: People arriving in NSW with a medical contraindication to COVID-19 vaccination

In accordance with an exemption made to the Order, international travellers arriving in NSW with a medical contraindication to COVID-19 vaccination are permitted to enter the NSW community after clearing border control. They must comply with the conditions of the exemption.

They must travel directly from the airport to their home via private vehicle. Further information on travelling to your accommodation can be found in Part 4: Other matters.

You must self-isolate at your residence or accommodation for a minimum of 3 days. You must get tested and self-isolate at your home or accommodation immediately. You must comply with the testing requirements below, and you must not enter high risk settings.

Testing requirements

After arriving in NSW, people with a medical contraindication to COVID-19 vaccination must have a COVID-19 nose and throat PCR test:

within 24 hours of arriving in NSW

on day 5 or 6 after arriving in NSW

A test on day 12 after arriving in NSW is strongly recommended.

Getting tested for COVID-19 is free, convenient and easy.

If you develop any symptoms of COVID-19 at any time while in NSW, you must immediately have a PCR test for COVID-19 and isolate until you receive a negative result, or until you have been released from self-isolation, whichever is later.

Restrictions on entry to certain premises

People with a medical contraindication to COVID-19 vaccination must not go to any high-risk settings (aged care, disability care, healthcare, and correctional facilities) for at least 14 days after arriving in NSW. They must also not attend childcare, schools or other education settings during this time.

This does not include accessing personal medical care, aged or disability care services.

Part 3: Children and young people (aged under 18 years) who are not fully vaccinated and arrive unaccompanied, and young people aged over 12 and under 18 years who are not fully vaccinated

In accordance with exemptions made under the Order, children (under 18 years) who are not fully vaccinated and who arrive unaccompanied, as well as young people aged over 12 and under 18 years who arrive with a parent or guardian who is a fully vaccinated arrival or who arrive with a parent or guardian who has a medical contraindication do not have to enter quarantine. However, the exemptions require the child or young person to:

travel directly from the airport to their home with their parent or guardian via private vehicle, taxi or ride-share. They must not travel by public transport (bus, train or plane.) All people over 12 years of age in the vehicle must wear a mask. Children under 12 are encouraged to wear a mask under direct supervision. Babies and toddlers under 2 years of age should not wear a mask as this can be a choking hazard.

self-isolate for at least 7 days after arriving in NSW, and until the child or young person receives a negative COVID-19 nose and throat PCR test for COVID-19 on a test taken on day 5 or 6 after arriving in NSW. This means that they must not leave their residence for any reason, other than to seek medical care (including COVID-19 testing) or in an emergency. No other person is allowed to enter their residence unless they also live at the residence, or in an emergency. They can only attend school or childcare after 7 days have passed, and they have a negative result from a test taken on day 5 or 6.

Under the exemption, after arriving in NSW, the child or young person must have a COVID-19 nose and throat PCR test:

within 24 hours of arriving in NSW

on day 5 or 6 after arriving in NSW.

A test on day 12 after arriving in NSW is strongly recommended.

If the child or young person develops any symptoms of COVID-19 at any time while in NSW, they must immediately get tested for COVID-19 and isolate until they receive a negative result, or until they have been released from self-isolation, whichever is later.

Restrictions on entry to certain premises

For a further 7 days after leaving self-isolation, the child or young person must not go to any high-risk settings (aged care, disability care, healthcare, or correctional facilities).

This does not include accessing personal medical care, aged or disability care services.

Part 4: Other matters

Before you book an international flight to Sydney you should:

You must not travel if you:

have any COVID-19 symptoms , even if your symptoms are mild

have been in contact with a COVID-19 case in the last 14 days or if you have been directed to self-isolate by a Health Authority or other Government Official.

Movement through airport arrivals terminal

While moving around the airport, make sure to maintain a distance of 1.5 metres from others. When entering businesses (cafes or lounges), use the COVID Safe Check in feature in the Service NSW App or check in by opening your camera and pointing it at the QR code to check in your details . In shops at the airport, where possible, pay by contactless card.

If friends or family are picking you up, encourage them to wait outside the terminal.

Washing your hands is one of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. You should follow the advice for hand washing , and cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your elbow when coughing or sneezing.

Travelling to your accommodation

When returning to your home or accommodation to self-isolate:

You must travel directly to your home or accommodation by a private car (including a rental vehicle), taxi or ride-share

You must wear a face mask at all times

You must only travel with people who are self-isolating with you

You must not travel by public transport

You must not travel on a domestic flight

A person travelling to reach an appropriate location for self-isolation must comply with the following precautions. You must:

travel directly to the destination

must not stop in busy areas or rural and remote towns

handle your own belongings and luggage

ensure your vehicle has enough fuel and any necessary refreshments required for the journey

rest breaks or emergency stops should be taken within the car, or in an outdoor location where physical distancing of at least 1.5 metres can be maintained at all times

practice good hygiene including using alcohol-based hand sanitiser to wash your hands before and after touching surfaces

Avoid leaving the vehicle but if it is unavoidable:

wear a disposable surgical mask that covers your nose and mouth, and practice good hygiene including using alcohol-based hand sanitiser to wash your hands before and after touching surfaces

wipe down any surfaces such as petrol bowsers, toilet doors and locks with disinfectant wipes before and after use

if required to stop for fuel, use contactless payment methods where available (e.g. using contactless-enabled credit or debit card instead of cash)

maintain a record or log of all locations attended, including:

Date, time and duration of time spent at each location

Description of travel, including starting point, destination, and any rest stops

These records must be provided to NSW Health within 4 hours of requesting the information.

To organise testing

If you need to see a doctor, and you have symptoms of COVID-19, please call ahead and make sure they are aware of your symptoms and that you have recently returned from overseas.

COVID-19 rules in NSW

While you are in NSW, you must follow the face mask rules and use the COVID Safe Check in feature in the Service NSW App for any businesses you visit.

Seek help if you develop symptoms

Get tested immediately and self-isolate until you receive a negative result if you experience any of the following symptoms (however mild) at any time:

fever (37.5°C or higher), night sweats or chills

cough

shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

runny nose

sore throat

loss of smell or loss of taste.

Other reported symptoms include fatigue, headache, acute blocked nose (congestion), muscle pain, joint pain, diarrhoea, nausea/vomiting and loss of appetite.

What happens if you don't comply with these guidelines

Not following these guidelines puts family, friends and community at risk. Not following these rules is also a criminal offence and attracts heavy penalties. For individuals, the maximum penalty is $11,000, 6 months in prison, or both with a further $5,500 fine for each day the offence continues. An on the spot fine of $1,000 may be issued.

More information

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Find out which vaccines we recognise for the purpose of travel to Australia.

Check this page regularly to stay up to date. Advice may change.

We approve COVID-19 vaccines for use in Australia. This includes checking if they meet our high safety, quality and effectiveness standards.

We also recognise some vaccines that are used in other countries, but not approved for use in Australia.

Vaccines we've approved for use in Australia

We recognise all vaccines that are provisionally approved for use in Australia for incoming travellers. These include:

Comirnaty (Pfizer)

Vaxzevria (AstraZeneca)

Spikevax or Takeda (Moderna)

COVID-19 Vaccine Janssen (Janssen)

Nuvaxovid (Biocelect on behalf of Novavax).

Need more information about our approval process? Find out how we assess COVID-19 vaccines.

Vaccines we recognise for the purpose of travel to Australia

As of 17 January 2022, we recognise the following vaccines for the purpose of travel to Australia:

Coronavac (Sinovac)

Covishield (AstraZeneca - Serum Institute of India)

BBIBP-CorV for people under 60 years of age on arrival in Australia (Sinopharm China)

Covaxin (Bharat Biotech)

Sputnik V (Gamaleya Research Institute)

Travelling to Australia?

Read What I need to do before I travel on the Department of Home Affairs website and COVID-19 vaccinations on smartraveller.gov.au.

Download our reports

Need more detailed information?

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UQ can provide transport from the Brisbane domestic or international airports for new students.

A chauffeur will meet you at the arrivals lounge and - after checking a few details - drive you to your accommodation.

This service is free in most cases, but fees apply for some destinations, or for any friends or family arriving with you. More information about fees is provided during the booking process.

How to request a pickup

Please ensure you activate your account before requesting an airport pickup.

If you're a UQ College package offer student, you'll need to wait until you receive your UQ account activation email before requesting an airport pickup. This is usually sent 3 weeks prior to your classes commencing.

You can book an airport pickup using our online form.

When you book, you'll be asked to provide:

your full name and UQ student number

the airline and flight number

the date and arrival time of your flight

your new accommodation address

how much luggage you'll have

details of any additional passengers.

Allow a minimum of 3 business days for us to process the booking.Australian business days are Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
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If you have any difficulty making your booking, email us at accommodation@uq.edu.au. In your email, make sure you include:

an explanation of the problem

your student number.

We recommend using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge to make your booking.

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Advice and support for your visa enquiries

International students in Australia on a student visa are required to adhere to not just University of Queensland rules but also their respective student visa conditions.

UQU Student Advocacy & Support Visa service provides current enrolled UQ students with confidential advice and professional support regarding your education and visa enquiries ranging from but not limited to enrollment & visa issues to Department of Home Affairs (DHA) and enrollment compliance notices.

Visa Appointments Available

By clicking on the 'book an appointment' button above you can make an appointment for one of the following:

Are you new to Brisbane? Take a look at this handy guide on life in your new home.

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