Latest update
9 March 2023 – Travellers entering Australia from China, including Hong Kong, and Macau
From 12:01am on Saturday 11 March, people travelling to Australia from China, including Hong Kong and Macau, are not required to show evidence of a negative pre-departure test for COVID-19. For more information, see the
Department of Health and Aged Care.
Entering and leaving Australia
The Department of Home Affairs and the Australian Border Force provide advice for people seeking to enter or leave Australia.
For more information see:
People who require a visa should ensure their visa is granted before travelling to Australia. To check Australia’s visa requirements, see:
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The Australian Border Force provides further advice for people
entering or leaving Australia by sea.
Australian citizens planning to travel overseas are encouraged to check current travel advice by visiting
Smartraveller.
The Department of Health provides health advice on
international travel and COVID-19.
State and territory information
Each state and territory in Australia has its own requirements that you will need to comply with. If you are planning to travel to Australia, you should check the requirements of the state or territory you are travelling to. Requirements could include COVID-19 testing after you arrive in Australia or vaccination requirements to visit certain venues or work in certain occupations.
For more information see
State and territory information.
Australia’s vaccination program
Everyone in Australia can get a COVID-19 vaccine free of charge. International travellers who arrive into Australia are encouraged to access Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination program.
For more information see
COVID-19 vaccines.
Visa concessions and refunds
Due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic period, a range of changes were made to some visa categories, including the introduction of concession periods, fee waivers and visa refunds.
For more information see
COVID-19 visa information.
