The Australian government will open a new stream of the 189 skilled independent for HK passport holders from 5 March 2022. HK passport holders will be able to apply for permanent residence if they have held a 482, 457 or 485 visa for 4 years and lived in Australia.
Australia will open for fully-vaccinated temporary visa holders on 15 Dec 2021 to enter Australia without needing to apply for a travel exemption.
Student visa holders as well as working holiday visa holders and temporary skilled visa holders will be able to enter Australia.