International students already enrolled in a WA primary or secondary school, university, college, technical college or other further education course are now eligible to come to WA.
Under the new requirements, international students must hold a valid international student visa and an approved G2G pass with ‘Enrolled Student in WA’ as the exemption category.
Students can either fly direct into Western Australia within the Australian Government-set cap, or enter indirectly by transiting through another state or territory.
Requirements for entry include:
An approved G2G pass, with ‘Enrolled Student in WA’ as the exemption category,
Triple dose vaccinated if eligible, or double dose vaccinated if not;
Proof of a negative Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) within 24 hours before departure;
Seven days of self-quarantine at a suitable premises in Western Australia with the same requirements for household members at the self-quarantine premises;
RAT or PCR testing within 24 hours of arrival;
Either a PCR test on day 6 or a RAT on day 7 of self-quarantine. If symptomatic, students will need to continue isolation until symptoms resolve. Household members will also be required to do a PCR test on the student’s day 7;
Mandatory use of the G2G Now app and in-person checks by WA Police as required.