Different rules apply to children and people who are not fully vaccinated or medically exempt. MinterEllison can assist you if you are under 18, travelling with children, not fully vaccinated or medically exempt and would like further advice or assistance personalised to your circumstances.

 1. Flying to Australia

Following the recent announcement by the Prime Minister, Australia's international borders are now open.

Visa holders who are double vaccinated, may now enter Australia without the need for a travel exemption.

This includes visas for family members, sponsored employees and visitors to Australia.

2. What else do I need to consider when travelling to Australia?

COVID-19

• A negative COVID-19 test (PCR or NAAT) is required within 72 hours of departure, or
• a medical certificate confirming a negative result from a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT), completed within 24 hours of departure

Fully vaccinated

• Complete dosage of a vaccine approved or recognised by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)

Digital Passenger Declaration (replacing the Australian Travel Declaration)

• Complete within 72 hours of departure

Foreign vaccination certificate

• Obtain an International COVID-19 vaccination certificate (ICVC). An ICVC is preferred, but if you do not have one, you will need to present a foreign vaccination certificate. Information about these certificates can be found here:
  • International Certificate
  • Foreign Certificate

What are the State/ Territory entry requirements?

Each state/territory in Australia determines their own rules around entry and quarantine.

We recommend that you check the website of the state or territory you wish to directly arrive in, to determine whether you can enter the state or territory.

You should also review their quarantine requirements. This information can be found here:

• Victoria: Information for overseas travellers | Coronavirus Victoria
• New South Wales: International travel to and from NSW | NSW Government
• Australian Capital Territory: Overseas travel - COVID-19
• Tasmania: Travellers and visitors coming to Tasmania
• Northern Territory: International travel including New Zealand | Coronavirus (COVID-19)
• Queensland: COVID-19 advice for international arrivals to Queensland | Queensland Government
• South Australia: International restrictions | SA.GOV.AU: COVID-19
• Western Australia: COVID-19 coronavirus: Travel to WA
  
  

MinterEllison provides strategic advice and assistance to employers on their global mobility needs, to bring skilled workers and business travellers to Australia.

If you would like further advice or assistance regarding the impact of COVID-19 on migration matters, please contact a member of our Migration team.