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Parents overseas? Here's how to get them an Australian visa and travel exemption

Overseas-based parents of Australian citizens and permanent residents will now be allowed to enter Australia, bringing relief to many migrants. But they’ll need to be fully vaccinated and have their paperwork in order before their visit.

An elderly couple shows their Vaccine Cards after receiving a dose of Covishield COVID-19 vaccine at Korean Hospital in Bhaktapur, Nepal, 07 March 2021.

An elderly couple shows their Vaccine Cards after receiving a dose of Covishield COVID-19 vaccine at Korean Hospital in Bhaktapur. Source: EPA/NARENDRA SHRESTHA via AAP

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By Akash Arora
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