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What are the experiences of Australians trying to get permission to leave the country during travel restrictions?

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Apr 17, 2021
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Adam ******
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Any Aussie's having luck getting Scomo's approval to leave the country?
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The conversation discusses Australians seeking government approval to leave the country amidst strict travel restrictions due to COVID-19. Various users share their experiences, highlighting that some have successfully received approval, particularly if they can demonstrate financial stability for an extended stay abroad. Others express frustration with the process, and there are debates about the government's handling of the situation. Some users also reflect humorously on the state of affairs, while others touch on personal anecdotes related to their experiences as expats.
Juniper ******
I thought you were talking about Australian Shepherds for a minute and was so confused 😂 (idk why xD just cause I have one I guess and call him an Aussie haha)
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Trevor *******
If you can’t get back I think that’s your problem with your paperwork.

nothing to do with scomo.

I myself and I personally know 3 others that have applied for TV & STV’s and made it back to Thailand in the last 3 months.

No problems at all.
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James **********
I'm in Bangkok right now. Been here over a month. I was approved to leave first go, within 24hrs, after 11 failed attempts to bring my fiancee to Australia. Just show you're leaving for more than three months and can support yourself over that time, you'll be fine.
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Stephen **********
It’s Dutton. Scotty just stands back and smirks
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John ******
Yes
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Steve *************
It’s back to being a convict settlement down there
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Steve *******
@Steve ************
 Back? It always has been.
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Durrant ********
For business or health reasons. Don't you follow the govt. conditions?????? You think the keyboard warriors know better...
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Graeme **********
Night boys, sleep tight and don’t let the virus bite😝😝😝
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Adam ******
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@Graeme *********
 I'm vaccinated and have been working with covid since the beginning. I'll be sleeping like a baby tonight.
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Durrant ********
@Adam **************
 good for you and time will tell. Here's the problem all the vaccines have not been tested long enough hence the problems.
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Graeme **********
No...that other idiot.
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Graeme **********
The reason your eyes are probably brown is because you’re full of shit😝😝😝😝
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Adam ******
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@Graeme *********
 who's? Mine!?
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@Durrant *******
 I'm surprised you old fossil know what the term keyboard worrior is. I'm asking for personal experiences you old tool.
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@Adam **************
 according to the media back there in Australia they are saying international travel again in 2024. Ah well I'll just have another Leo and think how lucky this fossil is lapping it up in Thailand. BTW its a womans supermarket here at the moment. No farang
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@Durrant *******
 where are you getting your info from? Which media outlet? Whoever they are, I think they’re full of shit.😝😝😝
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Adam ******
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@Graeme *********
 I have seen that on the news. But scomo doesn't know what he's talking about. I think that's if covid no longer exists. I have seen that if people are vaccinated (which I am) can travel and not have to quarantine soon.
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@Graeme *********
 you are entitled to your opinion.I suppose you have medical degrees....
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Graeme **********
@Durrant *******
 Stop being a knob and spreading fake news. Fucking wanker
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@Graeme *********
 the only fake news is you having a medical degree...
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Russell *********
Provide proof that you can sustain yourself for more than 3 months overseas, get a commonwealth stat dec signed and away you go.
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David **************
We would like to see our kids :(
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Greg *********
Friend got permission to go and reunite with gf
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Adam ******
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@Greg ********
 sweet. All I need to do now is find a gf
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@Adam **************
 money can buy you anything, even a gf 😂
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Adam ******
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@Lisa *******************
 but all I want to buy is Chang and som tum. Can't a gf come free?
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Istvan *********
@Adam **************
 girlfriend is never free not even in a western world 🤣🤣🤣
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Steve *********
@Istvan ********
 Never go full simp.
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@Adam **************
 compassinate reasons.pretty easy to find gf in thailand
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Adam ******
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@Greg ********
 yeah true.
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Michael *********
You Ozzies keep painting a harsh, desert landscape there.
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Adam ******
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 a covid free desert landscape run by a prime minister that still uses crayons 😉
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