Originally Posted by
lokijuh
So foreigners, for example, on student visa, who normally live in Australia, would not be permitted to leave Australia, unless, I assume their visa is close to expiry and they are returning permanently overseas.
However, conversely, Australians who normally do live overseas can come and go as they please, subject to restrictions in travelling from their home countries, provided they can deal with 14 day isolation requirements when they arrive in Australia, and potentially when they return to their normal country of residence overseas as well.
Australian citizens and residents can arrive into Australia but definitely not come and go as they please, regardless of where they normally live. Temporary residents (for example student visa holders) can leave anytime but not re-enter. Exemptions apply, but you'll need a very good reason to travel.
Originally Posted by
MSPeconomist
Would someone on a student visa be considered a resident for this purpose?
OTOH, if someone is a continuing student in a country other than where e person is a citizen, IMO it would definitely be wise to stay in the country where the person is studying. Returning home even if one has a multiple entry student visa constitutes an enormous risk in the current situation.
Definitely not. There are currently plenty of cases where students are stuck overseas, some of which have been living in Australia for years.