For restrictions and exceptions for face masks, refer to the “Face Masks – Victoria” section in the restriction checker. Businesses and services are open with appropriate safety measures such as the use of hand sanitizer and social distancing. There are no vaccination, quarantine, permit or testing requirements to enter Victoria. Overseas travellers with confirmed connections to Melbourne must complete the Victorian Quarantine online arrival form prior to departure for Australia. This page features live COVID-19 guidelines for Australia, but please read local government advice before booking. Approved vaccines include those approved by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). For more details, see www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/proof-of-vaccination.html#covid-vaccines 14 days after arriving in Australia, they must carry COVID-19 test results, proof of identity and authorization to arrive international passengers and present them to authorities upon request. You must also receive a COVID-19 PCR or rapid antigen test within 24 hours of entering Australia and again between 5 and 7 days after entering Australia. Instead, travellers can prove that they have recovered from COVID-19. This requires proof of a positive test result, which is carried out no later than 90 days before departure. Use the search tool below to learn more about advice for travelling to Australia during COVID-19, including safety and health regulations and policies. Travellers must present a valid international certificate of full COVID-19 vaccination with an approved vaccine.
Entry requirements in some countries may be less stringent if you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Not all vaccines are accepted everywhere, so please consult local government advice before travelling. You do not need a permit if you have completed the interstate hotel quarantine and wish to enter Victoria. People from other states do not need a travel authorization to enter Victoria – regardless of vaccination status – unless they have been abroad in the past 14 days (see below). Unvaccinated citizens and permanent residents are exempt from quarantine. The number of unvaccinated or unverified international travellers to Victoria is limited to 250 per week. International travelers between the ages of 12 years and 2 months to 17 years who are not fully vaccinated can quarantine in a home or accommodation for 7 days. For more information, see coronavirus.vic.gov.au/information-overseas-travellers. After your quarantine period and until the 8th day after your arrival in Australia, you can enter these settings if you: You must also present a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at check-in for your flight within 3 days prior to your flight`s scheduled departure. International travel to Australia is permitted. Currently, there are no requirements such as quarantine or health tests.
For more information, see Services Australiaexternal link You do not need a licence if you are a national or international flight crew member. Receive a PCR test or rapid antigen test between days 5 and 7 upon arrival. You do not need to quarantine yourself while waiting for the result of this test. However, these arrivals may travel directly to another state or territory, or leave Victoria during their quarantine period to complete their self-quarantine elsewhere. For more information Department of Home Affairs, Australia The International Arrival Authorization for passengers is valid for 14 days from the date of entry into Australia and can be used multiple times when travelling between Australian states and territories during this period. Your licence will expire if you leave Australia during the 14-day validity period. Please note that this page is for general information only. For more information, click here.* Victoria residents who test positive for COVID-19 can return home to self-isolate.
You should not fly to Victoria. You should take precautions not to endanger others while travelling, such as wearing a mask and maintaining physical distance from others. If you arrive by car, you should not leave your vehicle unless it is necessary for your safety or well-being. You should check the requirements of where you came from before leaving isolation to make sure you are following the laws there. For more information, see Commonwealth entry requirements for cruisesexternal link. It can take up to 10 days for your vaccine to be downloaded into the AD. Once it`s updated, visit How to Get Your COVID-19 Digital Certificate to learn how to provide proof of your vaccination. If you have one or two doses of an approved or internationally recognised COVID-19 vaccineexternal link, you can register it in the Australian Immunization Registry (AIR). You must follow all instructions during your stay in Victoria.
If you have symptoms of COVID-19, get tested immediately at one of Victoria`s many testing sites. All international travellers will need the following to enter Victoria: You are not allowed to enter facilities such as school, childcare or early childhood, care facilities for the elderly, homes for the disabled, or hospitals (except for urgent medical care) during your quarantine period. International travellers arriving by sea have additional requirements before entering Victoria: international arrivals aged 18 and over who are not fully vaccinated – with the exception of those with a medical exemption – and who do not meet the eligibility criteria must undergo a 14-day hotel quarantine. You have to contribute to the costs. If you test positive for COVID-19 while travelling, you must comply with the Ministry of Health`s requirements. Unvaccinated foreign travellers must quarantine for 5 days upon arrival and be tested for the virus 3-5 days after arrival. For more information, see Commonwealth Entry Requirements for Travellersexternal link or Air & Maritime Transportexternal link To apply for an International Travel Authorization for passengers, visit service.vic.gov.au/services/border-permit. You can ask an approved vaccinator to add your immunization record to the AD if: They should only leave self-quarantine for medical or emergency reasons.
If they do, they must wear a mask. U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and people with special authorization are exempt from vaccination. Individuals aged 12 years and 2 months up to and including 17 years of age who are not fully vaccinated and do not have a medical exemption must: Please also check the Smart Traveller website for current travel restrictions and how to apply for exemptionsexternal link All international arrivals (including those arriving by sea) must comply with Commonwealth entry requirements. You must obtain the appropriate documents to enter this country before you leave. Note: You are a close contact if you share a cabin with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 or has been identified as a close contact by the cruise ship operator. Children under 12 years and 2 months travelling unaccompanied must have their own permit. Additional requirements apply to travellers arriving by sea. For more information, see Travelers arriving on a cruise ship. There are no additional requirements if you have met international interstate quarantine requirements and wish to enter the state of Victoria.
Localized restrictions may vary depending on the territory visited. For details on state regulations, see www.australia.gov.au/#state-and-territory-government-information Information on requirements for domestic and international travelers Face masks are recommended nationally and mandatory in some states. International arrivals who are fully vaccinated and children under 12 years and 2 months must receive a COVID-19 PCR or rapid antigen test within 24 hours of entering Australia. You should immediately quarantine yourself at home until you get a negative result. In addition to safety policies, preventive health measures such as frequent handwashing and social distancing are encouraged to combat new outbreaks. All international travellers (as well as international flight crews and seafarers) arriving in Victoria, regardless of vaccination status: the last dose must have been administered at least 14 days prior to departure. To find out more about Victoria`s restrictions, visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au or call the Victorian coronavirus helpline on 1800 675 398. International, intergovernmental and mobile callers can call (+613) 9096 9000. Receive country-specific email notifications to let you know if travel policies change for one of your favorite destinations.
In exceptional cases, you can apply for an exemption from quarantine or quarantine elsewhere. Visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au/mandatory-quarantine. Click Exceptions. If you need a COVID-19 test before departure, arrange it through your GP, travel doctor or the service provider recommended by your airline. If you choose to travel abroad, it is your responsibility to obtain information from your airline about COVID-19 testing requirements in your destination country.