Novak Djokovic denied entry to Australia after mix-up with visa utility

Australia Open 2022: Novak Djokovic landed in Australia on Wednesday however his entry into the nation has been delayed because of visa points. Novak Djokovic’s entry into Australia delayed because of visa points (Reuters Photo)HIGHLIGHTSWorld No.1 Novak Djokovic is caught on the Melbourne airportDjokovic’s entry into Australia has been delayed because of visa pointsDjokovic had stated he had obtained an exemption from the vaccineWorld No.1 Novak Djokovic is caught on the Melbourne airport and his entry into the nation has been delayed as a visa dispute added a brand new twist to the world primary’s try and play within the Australian Open.

Melbourne’s The Age newspaper reported that Djokovic had landed Wednesday earlier than midnight native time at Tullamarine Airport, however his entry was delayed due to a mistake together with his visa utility. Two hours later, native media reported he nonetheless hadn’t cleared the border.Speculation of a potential difficulty with the visa emerged whereas Djokovic was in transit and escalated with blended messages from federal and state lawmakers.Djokovic, who has received 9 titles at Melbourne Park together with the final three, confirmed on Tuesday that he had obtained a vaccination exemption to permit him to bid for a document twenty first main title on the Australian Open, which begins on Jan. 17.Prime Minister Scott Morrison had already urged Djokovic’s participation was not a executed deal and he must fulfill the federal authorities, which has accountability for worldwide borders and visas and was not a part of the exemption course of.While not confirming the explanation, appearing Victoria Sports Minister Jaala Pulford stated: “The Federal Government has asked if we will support Novak Djokovic’s visa application to enter Australia.”We is not going to be offering Novak Djokovic with particular person visa utility assist to take part within the 2022 Australian Open Grand Slam.”It was not clear whether or not the federal authorities would enable his entry. The Border Force couldn’t be reached for remark.Click right here for IndiaToday.in’s full protection of the coronavirus pandemic.