COVID-19: Questions and Answers

We have prepared the most frequently asked questions and answers on the current situation in the world. The situation around COVID-19 is evolving and changing almost every hour so the provided information that is valid today may change tomorrow. We will keep you updated of any important changes through our blog or social media.

When can I travel to Canada or Australia and what are the current travel conditions in these countries?

CANADA is currently allowing canadian citizens, permanent residents and their family members to enter the country. Some exceptions include student or temporary workers but only under certain conditions. Students must have a valid or were issued a letter of invitation dated on or before March 18, 2020. Temporary workers who were already established in Canada or who had made arrangements to come to Canada to work before the travel restrictions were put in place are exempt. It also includes new workers who are coming to Canada to be employed in critical industries, such as agriculture, food processing, health, transportation and emergency services. 14 days quarantine is mandatory for anyone coming to Canada. According to the official site, Canadian borders will remain closed to foreign nationals until June 30th but the situation may change.

AUSTRALIA has closed its borders to anyone but australian citizens, permanent residents and their family members. At this time there are no exceptions that apply to students, temporary workers or tourists. The 14-day quarantine is also in place here.

I am currently in Canada / Australia, but my visa will expire soon. What options do I have?

The first option is to return back to your home country, as long as some commercial companies still operate and you are able to get on the plane. However, the problem may also arise in Europe, where many countries are closing their borders even with EU. The second option is visa extension for Canada or applying for a new visa in Australia where the possibility to extend the visa doesn§t exist. In both cases it is important to comply with the visa conditions and do not to overstay.

I am enrolled in the school, but I don§t know if I will be able to travel because of the situation in the world. Can I change my start date?

Of course. At the moment, no one knows when the situation will improve and although we all hope that we can travel safely in a few weeks, it is difficult to predict that at the moment. Most schools have come up with temporary deferral conditions which allows extra flaxibility to help students deal with this difficult situation.

I was planning to start my study or work stay in CANADA / AUSTRALIA but in this situation I do not know when I will be able to travel. What would you recommend me to do?

We understand that it is difficult to plan something when you cannot plan it properly but on the other hand, there has never been a better time to build your dream. Schools in both Canada and Australia are offering special promotions, plus many of them allow you to start studying online from the comfort of your home. Register now under the best conditions, you will support the school and you can postpone your start date if necessary. DREAM NOW, TRAVEL LATER.

We monitor the situation directly in Vancouver, Canada and Sydney, Australia so if you have any other questions, or need more detailed answers, do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to help.