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Australia welcomes millions of overseas visitors each year. Anyone who is not an Australian citizen needs a valid visa to enter the country.

International passenger caps have been removed for all international passenger arrivals into Australia.

All travellers should be aware that: People entering Australia do not need to provide evidence of vaccination status People entering Australia do not need to complete the Digital Passenger Declaration or Maritime Travel Declaration People leaving Australia will not be asked to provide evidence of their vaccination status Unvaccinated visa holders do not ​ need a travel exemption to travel to Australia Mask wearing on international flights to Australia is no longer mandatory . It is important to remember that airlines, vessel operators and other countries may have specific requirements that travellers need to comply with.

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Covid-19-related border restrictions lifted.

The Australian Government is removing COVID-19-related border restrictions .

What's changed?

From 12.01am AEST 6 July 2022, you'll no longer need to:

• fill out a Digital Passenger Declaration or Maritime Travel Declaration when entering Australia
• declare or prove your vaccination status
• seek exemptions to enter Australia.

Remember that destinations, airlines and cruise ships may have their own COVID-19 vaccination, testing and masking requirements you must meet.

What's still in place?

You’ll still need to wear a mask on inbound international flights. State and territory orders mandating masks on domestic flights also remain in place.

You'll still need to comply with requirements of the state or territory you arrive in, and any other state or territory you plan to travel on to domestically. Read more about current state or territory travel restrictions .

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It's exciting that travel is returning to a ‘post-COVID normal’. But there are still some things to consider before booking your flight. When you're planning your trip:

• read our Global COVID-19 Health Advisory and our step-by-step guide to travel during COVID-19
• read and subscribe to the travel advice for your destination and your transit locations. Familiarise yourself with their COVID-19 requirements. Ensure you meet their entry requirements, including any visas you might need
• check your passport's expiry date – many destinations require 6-months’ validity
• contact your transport providers to confirm their vaccination, testing and masking requirements.

Always purchase travel insurance and ensure it covers all your planned activities. See our CHOICE travel insurance buying guide: COVID-19 edition for advice on choosing.

Requirements can change quickly. Monitor Government advice and subscribe for updates to your destination/s to ensure you remain informed on global developments that may impact your travel.

Practising COVID-safe behaviours is important to minimise risk to yourself, your loved ones and the community.

If you're unvaccinated, you're strongly discouraged from international travel due to the health risks. Your transport provider can refuse to allow you on board if:

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As Australia prepares to lift the ban on international travel, the federal government has awarded Irish-based IT multinational Accenture a A$75 million contract to develop a Digital Passenger Declaration (DPD) system.

These new digital passes, announced this week , will replace two current documents: the physical incoming passenger cards filled in by all international arrivals to Australia, and the online COVID-19 Australian Travel Declaration , which details travellers’ COVID vaccination status.

With international travel restrictions set to be lifted for vaccinated Australians once the nation reaches 80% vaccination, it is not yet clear whether unvaccinated foreign travellers will be allowed into Australia once the international border opens, or whether unvaccinated Australians will be allowed to travel overseas and return.

It is also not yet clear how the new system will interact with the COVID “ vaccine passports ” the government has pledged to make available to Australians from next month, allowing them to prove their vaccination status using either a digital or printed document.

The federal government says the new DPD system will also be able to share details of international travellers’ health and vaccination status with state and territory health authorities.

And Stuart Robert, the federal minister responsible for digital data policy, said the program could be extended in future to cover visas, import permits, licences, registrations and other government-issued documents.

While many of the details remain to be confirmed, the announcement prompts a range of questions about how the new digital passenger declarations will work in practice.

Is the new document a ‘vaccine passport’?

Not really — it’s more than that, because it also replaces the yellow arrival cards that will be familiar to anyone who has travelled to Australia on an international flight in recent years.

Besides this, the system will also allow passengers to digitally upload their COVID vaccination certificate. It’s not yet clear whether this will be the same document as the “vaccine passports” set to be issued by the federal government from next month.

The vaccine passports can be shown to immigration officials in other countries, whereas the information in the DPD is purely for collection by Australian officials. It’s also not clear what documents foreign arrivals will be able to use to declare their COVID vaccination status to Australian authorities via the DPD system.

Read more: Vaccine passports are coming to Australia. How will they work and what will you need them for?

How will privacy and security concerns be addressed?

Arriving travellers completing an incoming passenger card disclose lots of personal information, such as their full name, passport number, intended address in Australia, and declarations relating to customs and quarantine.

The new proposed DPD system will capture all these details, as well as the traveller’s COVID vaccination status. This raises several questions about how these data will be collected, transmitted, stored, accessed and shared.

A digital-based system comes with increased cybersecurity risks, and cyber criminals will doubtless be on the lookout for any vulnerability. There will also need to be clear policies detailing which federal, state and territory agencies are granted access to the data.

Will it be mandatory for overseas arrivals to declare their vaccination status, and will they be refused entry if they can’t prove they have been vaccinated? We don’t know yet.

Will authorities determine who needs to quarantine based on their vaccination status? Will Australia implement a traffic-light system, similar to other nations such as the United Kingdom, to identify which countries pose their biggest risk from unvaccinated travellers?

It is also unclear whether the system will be offered in languages besides English , and whether alternatives will be provided to those with accessibility needs or who lack access to a digital device.

How will travellers’ vaccination status be verified?

Recently, federal trade minister Dan Tehan told ABC radio the government is working with the International Civil Aviation Organisation on a QR-based system that would allow Australian vaccine certificates to be internationally recognised.

However, it is unclear at this stage whether the new DPD system will use the same system to verify the vaccination status of Australians returning home, and whether it will be able to verify foreign travellers’ vaccination status without further checks.

At the same time, Qantas is investigating ways to integrate yet another system, the IATA Travel Pass , into its own app. This system, developed by the International Air Transport Association and already used by airlines in several countries, allows passengers to securely store and present their COVID vaccination certificate, and to find information on testing and vaccine requirements for their journey.

Why isn’t there a globally unified approach?

European Union residents can already use the EU Digital COVID Certificate app to travel freely between member nations, and to other participating countries such as Norway. The app uses a QR code signed with a digital signature to ensure authenticity without needing to collect extra personal details from the holder.

New York state, meanwhile, has adopted a blockchain-based app called Excelsior Pass , which provides digital proof of COVID vaccination or negative test results. It works by searching the state’s health department records, using special cryptographic signatures to ensure COVID certificates and health data are genuine.

For the time being at least, international passengers will likely need to use several different apps to prove their vaccination status in various parts of the world. There are obvious issues with this beyond simple inconvenience, such as data and privacy protection.

Will the system discriminate unfairly?

My research shows that the absence of a unified approach to COVID-19 contact-tracing apps was the main driver behind their failures worldwide. Similar problems are now arising with the rapid proliferation of national and international COVID certificates, travel passes and vaccine passports.

One issue is compatibility. The Excelsior Pass app, for instance, only works on devices running Apple iOS version 13 or later, or Android version 7 or later.

But more importantly, people should have the right to prove their vaccination status without needing to carry a smart phone. Even in a rich country like Australia, only about 80% of the population owns a smart phone , and the rate is lower in developing nations. A system that relies solely on apps would disproportionately deny freedom of movement to poorer people.

Other issues go beyond the choice of technology involved. Legislation will be needed to ensure people with a valid reason for not having been vaccinated do not face discrimination as Australia and the world gradually open up their borders.

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The Australian Government has introduced an online travel declaration that needs to be completed by all travellers entering Australia. This is separate to the Australian Border Force (ABF) travel exemption approval.  

The purpose of the declaration is to collect the travellers contact details in Australia, flight details, quarantine requirements and their health status. This information helps the Australian Government determine quarantine arrangements (if required) and allows the relevant health department to contact the traveller if there is a positive test for COVID 19.  

Travellers must complete and submit the travel declaration online at least 72 hours before their return to Australia.

For more information please refer the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs . 

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Here’s everything you need to know about filling out your Australian Travel Declaration (ATD).

It goes without saying, but when it comes to filling out your Australian travel declaration, don’t do what Novak Djokovic did. (Ooph, too soon?).

Late last year, Australia finally lifted international travel restrictions for its citizens and permanent residents. New measures put in place since the pandemic means that anyone returning to Australia must now must complete an online travel declaration at least 72 hours before their international flight.

They also need to provide proof of vaccination and a negative PCR test within 72 hours before their departure. Yes it’s all very confusing, but having travelled to Fiji last month, I’ve been through the entire process and made it out unscathed.

Here’s what you need to know.

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Where do I find the form?

The Australian Travel Declaration is a digital form that you can fill out either via the Australian Travel Declaration app (which has a dismal rating of just 1.5 stars), or at this link if you’re having trouble on that platform, atd.homeaffairs.gov.au . 

It currently doesn’t replace the Incoming Passenger Card or the customs declaration form, I still needed to fill these out on the plane (a digital version of the Incoming Passenger Card is expected to be rolled out in 2022). 

I had trouble logging in and had my Macbook with me so I found it easier to use that, however, those that do use the app will be pleased that you’re able to do it on the fly, as long as you’re connected to Wifi or have data.

I’m having trouble with the Australian Travel Declaration login, what do I do?

Before you fill out your form, you’ll need to create an account. I had done this, but couldn’t remember my password. After trying for 30 minutes to login on both the app and the desktop to no avail, I found some pointers in the Australian Travel Declaration FAQs here , under the heading ‘I can’t create an account’. 

It was a bit like groundhog day, every time I requested to change my password, I got sent a code and was asked to enter my email over and over again. The trick here, as the fine print points out, is that you need to verify your email twice, this inevitably means you’ll also need to enter two different codes. Don’t give up.

What information do I need?

From here, it’s quite straightforward, but you will require a lot of information for returning to Australia, and in my case, re-entry into NSW. 

You’ll need to upload a copy of your passport, and conveniently for those using the app, all you have to do is scan it. You’ll also need your flight number and departure port and as well as answer whether you’ve travelled anywhere else in the 14 days prior to your flight to Australia (ahem, Novak), plus provide your phone number, email address and state whether you intend on travelling to another state when you arrive.

Will I need to prove that I’m vaccinated?

Yes, and the detail around this is quite specific. You’ll need to declare whether you’ve ever had COVID, as well as clarify how many does of a COVID vaccine you’ve received, the brand of vaccine (ie Pfizer), the dates you had both the first and second dose, and the country you received them in. 

From here, you’re required to upload your vaccination certificate, so make sure you have it on file, either as a PDF on your mobile or on your laptop.

How will I know if I’m able to board my flight?

You’ll receive an email from the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs that will either have a green tick indicating you’re eligible for quarantine-free arrival, a blue hourglass indicating your requirement to quarantine or a red cross indicating you’re not allowed to travel to Australia. 

I received a green tick within half an hour of filling out the form and then completely forgot about it, as my ATD was not checked by airline staff in Fiji or border control on arrival. In my experience, it was all very smooth. 

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The Morrison government has taken a major step towards establishing a vaccine passport for international travel, awarding a contract to international IT company Accenture for new digital passenger declarations.

The declarations will replace incoming passenger cards and Covid-19 travel declarations, capturing information including vaccination status to facilitate international travel at scale into Australia.

Last week the government suggested it will have a system in place within weeks to enable recognition of vaccination status for international travel as vaccination rates rise.

On Monday the tourism minister, Dan Tehan, confirmed the system will allow Australians to use MyGov to upload proof of vaccination to a QR code linked to their passport.

“Where you’re required to prove you’re vaccinated – when you’re travelling overseas to get entry into countries – that QR code will be able to demonstrate you are vaccinated,” Tehan told Radio National.

The separate digital passenger declaration will record incoming passengers’ vaccination status up to 72 hours prior to boarding and be completed by mobile device or computer. Tehan confirmed information on the declaration could be shared with contact tracers.

On Monday the home affairs minister, Karen Andrews, said the declaration “will support the safe reopening of Australia’s international borders, by providing digitally verified Covid-19 vaccination details.”

​​“This will help us to welcome home increasing numbers of Australians, and welcome the tourists, travellers, international students, skilled workers, and overseas friends and family we’ve all been missing during the pandemic,” she said.

The government services minister, Stuart Robert, said the same technology could later be rolled out to deliver “visas, import permits, personnel identity cards, licenses, registrations, and other documents”.

The national cabinet has established a working group to consider potential exemptions to public health orders for fully vaccinated people, but is yet to agree to differentiated rules that would require people to demonstrate their vaccination status.

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While the New South Wales and Victorian governments have indicated vaccine passports will probably be required for pubs, clubs and major events, the Australian Capital Territory has indicated it will probably not require them .

On Thursday the ACT chief minister Andrew Barr raised technical difficulties, noting that while the NSW, Victoria and South Australian check-in apps verify their users’ identity and could eventually be used as vaccine passports, the ACT and other jurisdictions’ apps did not and could at best download a vaccine certificate.

Even if vaccine passports are not mandated by state or territory governments, Scott Morrison has indicated that individual businesses may be able to ask customers to prove they have been vaccinated. In early August, Morrison revealed that legal advice suggested to do so was “unlikely” to be in breach of discrimination laws.

The Australian Human Rights Commission has been more circumspect, warning businesses they “should be cautious about imposing a blanket rule requiring vaccination as a condition of entry”.

On Monday the Community and Public Sector Union assistant national secretary, Michael Tull, was critical of the decision to award the passenger declaration contract to Accenture.

“This new platform is critical digital infrastructure that should be built in-house by the public service, so it is publicly owned and controlled by parliament,” Tull said in a statement.

“Public assets like visa gateways should never be handed over to multinational corporations, and certainly never in a circumstance where major questions about what is being built, how much it will cost are yet to be answered.”

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On Wednesday Tehan said that “when we hit that 70% or 80% vaccination mark Australians will be able to travel overseas again and also Australians will be able to return home in greater numbers.”

“We’ll also be able to start welcoming international students, those who want to come here to work, ultimately tourists again,” he said.

The four-phase plan for reopening Australia unveiled by Morrison at the end of July suggests vaccinated Australians would be able to head overseas again more freely when at least 80% of the over-16 population had been fully vaccinated.

Under “Phase C” of the plan, governments would abolish caps on vaccinated Australians returning from overseas, and lift all restrictions on outbound travel for vaccinated Australians.

The triggers are linked to vaccination rates rather than a fixed date, although the NSW premier, Gladys Berejiklian, has been signalling international travel will probably resume in the state in time for Christmas.

Tehan said the government was working to develop a QR code with the International Civil Aviation Organisation so the vaccine certificates would be internationally recognised.

Similarly, QR codes would be integrated with state check-in apps to allow Australians to demonstrate their vaccination status to attend events including sport and theatre, he said.

National cabinet – which includes Morrison, the premiers and the chief ministers – received an update earlier in September from former health chief Jane Halton on a review of quarantine arrangements.

That included the “need for risk based approaches to quarantine and South Australian home quarantine trial”, according to Morrison’s statement after the meeting last week.

“Both pieces of work will assist national cabinet’s consideration of modifications to Australia’s quarantine systems at Phase B and C of the national plan.”

Over the past few weeks, the federal government has been campaigning hard for all states and territories to proceed to the next stages of the opening up plan when the next two thresholds are met: 70% and 80% of over-16s fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

But many observers and state and territory leaders have pointed out the plan is more nuanced than how some federal government figures have presented it. The plan, agreed by national cabinet in July, was always “subject to change if required”.

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International arrivals must now declare COVID-19 infections, vaccine brand, and third doses

In yet another sign that getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is your ticket out and back into the country, people flying into Australia now have to declare their vaccination status. 

Key points:

• The Prime Minister says the states will get the information to help them determine how to manage arrivals
• It is expected vaccination history will eventually determine what sort of quarantine travellers complete
• At the moment, anyone who flies in from overseas must spend two weeks at Howard Springs in the NT or in hotel quarantine

The Australia Travel Declaration (ATD) form has been updated to include additional questions. 

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the states would get the information to help them determine how to manage arrivals in the future. 

"The states will be in a position then potentially to look at how they're managing quarantine operations in their state … to look at ways that vaccinated and non-vaccinated travellers can be treated in the quarantine program," he said last week. 

"Obviously, those who are vaccinated have a much lower risk of infection than those who are not vaccinated." 

Here are the questions you will have to answer (when you get the chance to fly): 

Returning Australians, as well as visitors, will be asked if they have ever been diagnosed with COVID-19.

If the answer is yes, there are further questions to be filled out, such as the time and place they were infected. 

At the moment, anyone who flies in from overseas must spend two weeks at Howard Springs facility in the Northern Territory or a hotel quarantine in other states. 

However it is expected that travellers vaccination history will eventually determine what sort of quarantine they complete, and that is why the questions have been added. 

It comes ahead of a trial in South Australia that will allow a group of people to quarantine in their own homes if they are fully vaccinated. 

If successful, other state governments are expected to roll out the program. 

The updated form asks travellers if they have ever received a COVID-19 vaccine and requests evidence. 

In Australia, your immunisations are recorded and you can either carry proof on your phone or get a copy if you log into your myGov account.

There is a particular form to fill out if you have had just one dose. 

But if you have had more doses, you will need to fill out a longer form, with yet another form offered if you have had three doses, in a sign that authorities are expecting people to get booster shots. 

The questions on all forms include whether you have had one or two doses, the dates, type of vaccine and where.

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New online declaration to replace paper arrival cards ahead of Australia’s big reopening

The federal government has launched a new digital arrivals declaration to replace paper arrival cards ahead of Australia’s inbound travel reopening.

The Digital Passenger Declaration (DPD) will replace the existing Australia Travel Declaration (ATD) form, which will be phased out on 21 February and the paper-based incoming passenger card, which will be phased out in mid-2022.

Travellers arriving in Australia on or after 18 February will need to show their DPD when they check-in for their flight.

The DPD will allow travellers to quickly and securely supply the information needed to meet health requirements for entry into Australia, including travel history, most recent COVID-19 test result and COVID-19 vaccination status.

On Monday, Michael Pezzullo secretary to the Department of Home Affairs said the DPD will be a “key tool” in Australia’s re-opening.

The new form can be filled out seven days prior to flying into Australia and needs to be submitted 72 hours prior to departure.

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This advice reflects the UK government’s understanding of current rules for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK, for the most common types of travel.

The authorities in Australia set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact Australia’s High Commission in the UK.

COVID-19 rules

You do not need a pre-departure COVID-19 test to enter or transit Australia regardless of your COVID-19 vaccination status. See the Australian government’s website for advice on COVID-19 and travelling.

COVID-19 quarantine requirements

Each state and territory determines its own quarantine rules. You should check requirements for specific states and territories .

Passport validity requirements

For entry into Australia, your passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay. If you’re transiting another country on your way to or from Australia, check the entry requirements for that country. Many countries will only allow entry if you have at least 6 months validity remaining on your passport.

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British citizens can usually get the following types of electronic visitor visa:

• eVisitor visa . There is no visa application charge or service fee
• Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) via the iOS App or Android App . There is no visa application charge, but a service fee of A$20 may apply

Information on all other types of visa is available from the Department of Home Affairs .

Working holiday visa

Thousands of Britons travel to Australia each year on a working holiday visa and the vast majority have no issues. Working conditions, accommodation and medical facilities are generally of a good standard.

You can find information about your rights as an employee in Australia and how to report any concerns about unfair or unlawful treatment on the Fair Work Ombudsman website , or by calling 131 394.

Get more information about working in Australia .

Dual nationals

If you’re a British national living in Australia with Australian citizenship, or a dual national, it is best to leave and enter Australia on your Australian passport. You could face difficulties and delays if you do not. See Australian government advice for dual nationals .

Vaccination requirements (other than COVID-19)

At least 8 weeks before your trip, check the vaccinations and certificates you need in TravelHealthPro’s Australia guide .

Quarantine of goods

Australia has strict quarantine rules to keep out pests and diseases that could affect plant, animal or human health.

You must fill out an Incoming Passenger Card and either:

• declare any risk goods including food, animal products and plant material (including wooden articles)
• dispose of any risk goods in the bins at the airport or sea port

All luggage is x-rayed on arrival. Any items of concern are further inspected, treated and if necessary confiscated and destroyed. You can be heavily fined for breaches of quarantine regulations.

You can find more information on the Department of Agriculture website .

You will also be asked to declare whether you have ‘visited a rural area, or been in contact with, or near, farm animals outside Australia in the past 30 days’.

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PLEASE NOTE: As of June 2022, you no longer need an Australia Travel Declaration to enter the country. Per the Australian Government, all incoming passengers must instead fill out the Australia Incoming Passenger Card (and obtain a visa, if applicable).

Between the Indian and Pacific Oceans lies Australia, a country that inspires you from the moment you arrive. One of the most exciting places in Australia is the Whitsundays, a set of 74 islands of various shapes and sizes, where exploring the coral reefs is a true wonder. But before you go, you'll need to fill out the Australia Incoming Passenger Card (IPC) .

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What is the Australia Incoming Passenger Card (IPC)?

The Australian Incoming Passenger Card provides traveler identification and monitors any entry by any passenger into Australia. It must be completed by everyone, including residents of the country.

Since the Australia Travel Declaration has been removed as an entry requirement, the digital passenger declaration doubles as a health status check for non-Australian citizens and a special category fast visa application form for Norfolk Island Permanent Residents.

Who must fill out the Australia Incoming Passenger declaration?

The majority of passengers entering Australia are obliged to submit passenger cards, including international travelers or international students. Migration rules state that those who do not correctly fill out the IPC are subject to penalties. In addition to a fine, entry to Australia may be denied to non-Australian citizens.

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How long is the Australia Passenger Card valid for?

The Australia Incoming Passenger Card is valid for a single entry into Australia for the duration of your trip. A digital passenger declaration must be completed for each trip to Australia. All visitors must follow these rules.

Travel requirements and required documents for the Australia Incoming Passenger Card

You are required to present the completed card when you arrive at the airport in Australia. The following basic information must be filled out:

Family name, given first names and passport number

Flight number or the name of the (cruise)ship

Address of your accommodation in Australia

If you are planning to reside in Australia for the upcoming 12 months

Any declarations relating to customs and quarantine

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If you have to make a transit stop in Australia, you do not have to fill out the IPC , provided that you will not leave the international transit area. If you leave the transit area and enter Australia, the immigration services will ask you for your Incoming Passenger Card.

Do minors require an Australia Incoming Passenger Card?

Minors also require this travel document to enter Australia according to migration regulations. If you are traveling with a child under 16, the parents must fill out the document on their behalf.

Australia COVID-19 requirements or restrictions

The Australian government has recently eased regulation in relation to COVID-19. Here are all the details.

Australia Digital Passenger declaration

Visitors and residents no longer need to fill out the Australia Travel Declaration with information about their vaccination status. However, make sure to fill out the Australia Incoming Passenger card , which has more to do with customs than health status.

Since information may change quickly, we advise you to follow up on the latest Australia travel updates and/or contact your local embassy.

Do I need to take a COVID-19 test before traveling to Australia?

Australia no longer requires proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test or rapid antigen test to enter the country.

Do I need a COVID-19 vaccine passport or vaccination certificate to enter Australia?

COVID-19 vaccination passports or vaccination certificates are no longer mandatory to enter Australia. You can enter Australia, no matter what your vaccination status is.

Do I need to quarantine when I get to Australia?

You are no longer required to quarantine in a designated COVID-19 hotel or other accommodation upon entry to Australia.

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The Australia Incoming Passenger Card is NOT a visa and doesn't replace a visa.

Please check the visa requirements for your nationality at the top of this page before planning your trip to Australia.

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The iVisa experts review your documents and information carefully before processing , to avoid rejections. However, if the Australian government still rejects or cancels your application, you might be eligible for a full refund of the iVisa processing fee .

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