Did Djokovic get his visa back?

Immigration Minister Andrew Giles last month confirmed that Djokovic, who had been facing a possible three-year ban after being deported, was granted a visa. Djokovic has won the Australian Open a record nine times, including the last three times he played.


What is the status of Djokovic visa?

Djokovic, the former world No 1, was originally barred from the country until 2025 but that decision – as revealed exclusively by the Guardian – has been reversed.

Who approved the visa for Djokovic?

Tennis star Novak Djokovic to be granted visa to play in Australian Open. Tennis star Novak Djokovic will be given a visa by the Australian government, allowing him to play the 2023 Australian Open.


Why was Djokovic visa overturned?

Djokovic's Australian Open drama

The government revoked the Serbian's visa shortly after his arrival in Melbourne on January 5 because he was not vaccinated against Covid-19.

Will the government cancel Djokovic visa?

Australian gov't cancels Djokovic's visa for a second time, saying the unvaccinated tennis player may pose a risk to the community. Tennis star Novak Djokovic is facing deportation after the Australian government revoked his visa for a second time.


Novak Djokovic faces deportation again as Australia cancels his visa for second time | ITV News



Why can t Djokovic stay in Australia?

Djokovic an exemption from Covid vaccination rules that would allow him to compete in the event. But upon his arrival, federal border officials said that Mr. Djokovic did not meet the country's requirements for entry because he was unvaccinated, and they canceled his visa.

Can Djokovic still play in Australian Open?

Australian immigration minister Andrew Giles has chosen to overturn the decision to ban Djokovic for three years, which occurred when he was deported prior to the 2022 Australian Open.

What time is Djokovic visa hearing?

Djokovic's legal team, which is being led by barristers Nick Wood SC and Paul Holdenson QC, will submit their filings in the case to the Federal Court by 12 p.m. local time Saturday (8 p.m. ET Friday). The lawyers acting on behalf of the Australian government will then be given until 10 p.m. local (6 a.m. ET Saturday).


What is the latest on Djokovic deportation?

Novak Djokovic has left Australia after judges upheld the government's cancellation of his visa and his deportation. Three Federal Court judges upheld a decision made on Friday by the immigration minister to cancel the 34-year-old Serb's visa on public interest grounds.

What time is court hearing for Novak Djokovic?

After meeting his lawyers for several hours, Djokovic was driven to the same immigration hotel where he spent four nights last week for what he will hope will be the final night. The visa hearing has been set for 9.30am Sunday (10.30pm Saturday UK time) at the Federal Court of Australia.

Has a decision been made about Djokovic?

The world number one men's tennis player was deported from Australia late on Sunday after he failed in a bid to have the visa cancellation overturned. The full bench of the Federal Court unanimously agreed to dismiss Djokovic's application on Sunday before he was due to play in the Australian Open on Monday.


Will Djokovic be allowed to play in the 2023 Australian Open?

Turin, Italy – Novak Djokovic confirmed Wednesday he has received a visa to travel to Melbourne to play in the 2023 Australian Open after missing this year's tournament when he was deported over his vaccine status.

Can Djokovic come back to Australia?

Australia has since lifted strict rules for unvaccinated travelers. Immigration Minister Andrew Giles last month confirmed that Djokovic, who had been facing a possible three-year ban after being deported, was granted a visa.

Will Djokovic be able to play Australian Open in 2023?

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic will open his 2023 campaign in Adelaide as he prepares for a shot at a 10th Australian Open crown a year after having his visa revoked on the eve of his title defense.


Why did Australia cancel Novak visa?

The flight left shortly after 10.30pm local time (11.30am GMT). Hawke had cancelled the visa on Friday on the basis Djokovic's presence in Australia might risk “civil unrest” as he is a “talisman of anti-vaccination sentiment”.

How long will Djokovic be barred from Australia?

Former world No 1 Djokovic was originally barred from the country until 2025, but that decision has been reversed by the Australian government.

Did Djokovic get deported yet?

Novak Djokovic has been deported from Australia after losing a last-ditch court bid to stay in the country.


What is the result of the Djokovic Court case today?

Hawke comments on Djokovic decision

The immigration minister Alex Hawke has just released the following statement: I welcome today's unanimous decision by the Full Federal Court of Australia, upholding my decision to exercise my power under the Migration Act to cancel Mr Novak Djokovic's visa in the public interest.

Has Djokovic won his court appeal?

Novak Djokovic wins Australia visa appeal - but government could still deport him.

What is the final ruling on Djokovic?

Djokovic, 34, had no choice but to leave the country after three federal judges dismissed his challenge to a deportation order Sunday and upheld Immigration Minister Alex Hawke's decision Friday to cancel his visa on public interest grounds.


Who has the final say on Cancelling Novak Djokovic's visa?

Immigration Minister Alex Hawke has used rare personal powers to cancel Novak Djokovic's visa in the interest of “public health and good order”, just days after the tennis star won his court bid to stay in the country to compete for his 10th Australian Open title.

What is latest news about Djokovic?

Novak Djokovic is BACK in Australia! Serbian tennis star returns Down Under nearly 12 months after being deported over vaccination status as Australian Open chief delights in his arrival.

Why did the judge release Djokovic?

17. The Australian government cancelled 34-year-old Djokovic's visa shortly after he arrived in Melbourne late on Wednesday to play in the Australian Open because officials decided he didn't meet the criteria for an exemption to an entry requirement that all non-citizens be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.


Why is Novak Djokovic not deported?

The immigration minister used powers under section 133C(3) of the Migration Act to cancel Djokovic's visa “on health and good order grounds, on the basis that it was in the public interest to do so”.

Can I enter Australia after 3 year ban?

A re-entry ban, also known as an exclusion period, means a person may not be permitted to return to Australia for up to three years. A re-entry ban may be imposed when a person breaches their visa conditions.