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Outside visiting New Zealand, international travel from Australia is banned with only a handful of exemptions. This guide covers the global border restrictions in place, what you need to make a claim for leaving, the exemptions considerations for your return and transportation options.
Australians are able to travel to New Zealand for tourism purposes via the two-way bubble. Outside of New Zealand, all leisure travel outside of Australia is still banned for the time being. If you need to travel overseas, these are the current requirements for Australian citizens, permanent residents, non-citizens and temporary visa holders.
Not a resident or citizen? Find out which countries will let you enter from Australia. Just remember, returning to Australia may be difficult if you hope to do so
| Country | Status | Restrictions | Date updated | More info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | Closed | 9/14/2021 | More info | |
| Åland Islands | Open with restrictions | Travellers who have been fully vaccinated or have recovered from COVID-19 may enter Finland without taking a COVID-19 test or having to self-isolate. | 9/14/2021 | More info |
| Albania | Open with restrictions | To be allowed entry, travellers who are six years old and above must have a proof of COVID-19 vaccination, a negative COVID-19 test, or documentation showing recovery from COVID-19 within the last six months. | 9/14/2021 | More info |
| Algeria | Closed | 9/14/2021 | More info | |
| American Samoa | Closed | 9/14/2021 | More info | |
| Andorra | Closed | More info | ||
| Angola | Closed | 9/14/2021 | More info | |
| Anguilla | Open with restrictions | Travellers need prior approval from the Government’s Health Team before entering the borders. To get approved, they must complete the online form on the Government’s COVID-19 website and provide evidence of a negative RT-PCR test taken 3 to 5 days before the date of arrival. Adult travellers must be fully vaccinated and have received their last vaccination at least 21 days before arrival. Pregnant women are exempt from this requirement. | 9/14/2021 | More info |
| Antigua and Barbuda | Open with restrictions | All travellers 5 years old and above must provide evidence of a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test taken within 7 days of their flight. From 1 October all COVID-19 RT-PCR tests must be taken within 4 days of the flight. Only tests administered by health care professionals are valid. On arrival, they must complete a Health Declaration Form. Those who are allowed to stay in their private homes or at a government facilities will be required to wear a monitoring bracelet. | 9/14/2021 | More info |
| Argentina | Closed | 9/14/2021 | More info | |
| Armenia | Open with restrictions | Travellers may enter Armenia with a negative COVID-19 (PCR) test result taken within three days before their arrival. Those without a test result will be required to take a test at the airport and isolate until the results are available. | 9/14/2021 | More info |
| Aruba | Open with restrictions | All travellers must complete the online ED Card process. They must take a molecular COVID-19 test within 3 days to 4 hours prior to travel. Alternatively, they can take a test upon arrival. They are also required to purchase the Aruba Visitors insurance as part of the online ED Card process regardless of whether they already have travel insurance or not. | 9/14/2021 | More info |
| Ascension and Tristan Da Cunha Saint Helena | Open with restrictions | All travellers who arrive by air are required to have a result of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours before travelling. They will also be subject to a mandatory quarantine for 10 days and will be tested on arrival and at the end of the quarantine. | 9/14/2021 | More info |
| Austria | Open | All travellers must register online before going to Austria. They are required to show a negative PCR test not older than 72 hours or an antigen test no older than 48 hours, a vaccine certificate, or a proof of past infection stating recovery from COVID-19 in the past 180 days. An antibody test is also considered proof of recovery, but must not be older than 90 days at the time of entry. Those who cannot present one of these documents must take a COVID-19 test within 24 hours of arriving in Austria. | 9/14/2021 | More info |
| Azerbaijan | Open with restrictions | Only Australian citizens with legal residency in Azerbaijan or a permitted country are allowed entry. All travellers are required to submit evidence of a negative COVID-19 (PCR) test result taken within 72 hours prior to travel. Those who are over 18 years of age must submit an official document confirming full vaccination against COVID-19 or immunity to COVID-19 (a ‘COVID-19 Passport’). | 9/14/2021 | More info |
| Bahrain | Open with restrictions | Travellers who can show evidence of being vaccinated are not required to quarantine. However, this will depend on the country in which the traveller was vaccinated. Those vaccinated in Australia may be exempt from quarantine. | 9/14/2021 | More info |
| Bangladesh | Open with restrictions | Regardless of their vaccination status, all travellers are required to present a negative COVID-19 result. The test must have been taken within 72 hours of arrival. They must also undergo a 14-day quarantine in a hotel or private residence. | 9/14/2021 | More info |
| Barbados | Open with restrictions | Those who wish to travel to Barbados are required to fill out the immigration/customs arrival form. They must travel with a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test result. The test must be a nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal swab (or both) administered by a healthcare provider at an accredited facility. | 9/14/2021 | More info |
| Belarus | Open | All travellers must present a negative COVID-19 (PCR) test taken within days of arrival. A 14-day self-quarantine is mandatory for all travellers. | 2/10/2021 | More info |
| Belgium | Closed | 2/10/2021 | More info | |
| Belize | Open with restrictions | All travellers need to have taken a COVID-19 (PCR) test within 72 hours of travel. | 2/10/2021 | More info |
| Benin | Closed | The only travel exemption includes extreme necessity. In this case, you'll need a COVID-19 test on arrival and a 14-day quarantine if you are sick. Another test will be done before you leave. | 2/10/2021 | More info |
| Bermuda | Open with restrictions | You must first apply for a travel authorisation 1-3 days before departure - this requires a negative COVID-19 (PCR) test taken less than 5 days prior to travel. | 2/10/2021 | More info |
| Bhutan | Closed | 2/10/2021 | More info | |
| Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela | Closed | 2/10/2021 | More info | |
| Bolivia | Open with restrictions | All travellers must submit an online statutory declaration, a negative COVID-19 (PCR) test taken within ten days prior to arriving. | 2/10/2021 | More info |
| Bonaire | Open with restrictions | All travellers are reqired to complete a COVID-19 test up to three days before arriving. | 2/10/2021 | More info |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Open with restrictions | All international travellers need to present a medical certificate confirming a negative COVID-19 (PCR) result. | 2/10/2021 | More info |
| Botswana | Open with restrictions | Botswana nationals and residents are the only exception for entry. They require a mandatory 14-day quarantine upon arriving. | 2/10/2021 | More info |
| Brazil | Open with restrictions | Travellers need to present a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours prior to departure. | 2/10/2021 | More info |
| British Indian Ocean Territory | Closed | 2/10/2021 | More info | |
| British Virgin Islands | Open with restrictions | All travellers must first register with the official government body, provide a negative result on a RT-PCR-SARS-CoV-2 test five days prior to arrival. You will be retested upon arrival. | 2/10/2021 | More info |
| Brunei Darussalam | Closed | 2/10/2021 | More info | |
| Bulgaria | Open with restrictions | A negative COVID-19 (PCR) test result within 72 hours of travel is required upon entry and you may need to quarantine. | 2/10/2021 | More info |
| Burkina Faso | Open with restrictions | A negative COVID-19 (PCR) test result within 72 hours of travel is required upon entry and you need to quarantine for 14 days. | 2/10/2021 | More info |
| Burundi | Closed | 2/10/2021 | More info | |
| Cambodia | Open with restrictions | A negative COVID-19 (PCR) test result within 72 hours of travel is required upon entry and you need to quarantine for 14 days. | 2/16/2021 | More info |
| Cameroon | Closed | 2/16/2021 | More info | |
| Canada | Open with restrictions | To enter Canada, travellers must complete a federal ArriveCAN application. They need to present a negative result of a molecular COVID-19 test, which must be taken within 72 hours of their scheduled flight. When they arrive, they will be retested for COVID-19 and must go into quarantine until they receive a negative result. Those who show proof of being fully vaccinated do not need to quarantine upon arrival. | 9/15/2021 | More info |
| Cape Verde | Closed | 2/16/2021 | More info | |
| Cayman Islands | Closed | 2/16/2021 | More info | |
| Central African Republic | Open with restrictions | Travellers need to quarantine for 14 days. | 2/17/2021 | More info |
| Chad | Open with restrictions | A negative COVID-19 (PCR) test result within 72 hours of travel is required upon entry. | 2/17/2021 | More info |
| Chile | Open with restrictions | An affidavit completed 48 hours before boarding and negative COVID-19 (PCR) test result within 72 hours of travel are required. | 2/17/2021 | More info |
| China | Open with restrictions | Travellers must provide a negative COVID-19 test taken no later than 48 hours before they depart for China. Both a negative nucleic acid and IgM antibody test are required and must be from the same provider. They will be subject to the latest quarantine and COVID test rules. | 4/29/2021 | More info |
| Christmas Island | Open with restrictions | All travellers are required to apply for entry via a request form. | 2/17/2021 | More info |
| Cocos Islands | Open with restrictions | All travellers are required to apply for entry via a request form. | 2/17/2021 | More info |
| Colombia | Open with restrictions | A negative COVID-19 (PCR) test result within 96 hours of travel and an online form are required upon entry. | 2/17/2021 | More info |
| Comoros | Closed | A negative COVID-19 (PCR) test result within 72 hours of travel is required upon entry. | More info | |
| Congo | Open with restrictions | A negative COVID-19 (PCR) test result within 72 hours of travel is required upon entry. | 2/17/2021 | More info |
| Cook Islands | Closed | 4/29/2021 | More info | |
| Costa Rica | Closed | 2/17/2021 | More info | |
| Côte d'Ivoire | Open with restrictions | All travellers must complete an online air declaration form and a negative COVID-19 (PCR) test result no more than five days before travel are required upon entry. | 2/17/2021 | More info |
| Croatia | Open with restrictions | A negative COVID-19 (PCR) test result within 48 hours of travel is required upon entry. | 2/17/2021 | More info |
| Cuba | Open with restrictions | Travellers must present proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken no later than 72 hours before their departure. They will have to enter quarantine at their own expense and take two PCR tests: one on arrival, the other on their fifth day. These must both return negative before they are released and able to continue on their journey. | 4/29/2021 | More info |
| Curacao | Closed | 2/17/2021 | More info | |
| Cyprus | Open with restrictions | All travellers must take a COVID-19 (PCR) test on arrival and self-isolate for 72 hours. | 2/17/2021 | More info |
| Czech Republic | Closed | 2/17/2021 | More info | |
| Democratic People's Republic of Korea | Closed | 2/10/2021 | More info | |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Open with restrictions | COVID-19 testing and quarantine are mandatory apply upon entry and departure. | 2/10/2021 | More info |
| Denmark | Closed | Exceptions only apply to those with specual considerations. A cause for travel and a COVID-19 (PCR) negative test result are requried upon entry. | 2/10/2021 | More info |
| Djibouti | Open with restrictions | A negative COVID-19 (PCR) test result within three days before departure and within 120 hours of your arrival in the country apply. A saliva test will be done at the airport. | 2/10/2021 | More info |
| Dominica | Closed | 2/17/2021 | More info | |
| Dominican Republic | Open | Travllers will have to fill in an electronic entry and exit form. This must be completed when they arrive and when they depart the Dominican Republic. They also need proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken no later than 72 hours before departure. | 4/29/2021 | More info |
| Ecuador | Open with restrictions | A negative COVID-19 test (PCR) result within seven days before departure, or take a COVID-19 test on arrival. Rapid-result tests will not be accepted. | 2/16/2021 | More info |
| Egypt | Open with restrictions | A negative COVID-19 test result within 72 hours before departure. | 2/16/2021 | More info |
| El Salvador | Open | A negative COVID-19 test result within 72 hours is required upon entry. | 2/17/2021 | More info |
| Equatorial Guinea | Closed | 2/17/2021 | More info | |
| Eritrea | Closed | 2/17/2021 | More info | |
| Estonia | Open with restrictions | All travellers must undertake a COVID-19 test and isolate for 10 days upon entry. | 2/17/2021 | More info |
| Ethiopia | Closed | 2/17/2021 | More info | |
| Falkland Islands | Closed | 2/17/2021 | More info | |
| Faroe Islands | Closed | 2/17/2021 | More info | |
| Federated States of Micronesia | Closed | 2/17/2021 | More info | |
| Fiji | Closed with limited exceptions | 2/17/2021 | More info | |
| Finland | Closed | 2/17/2021 | More info | |
| France | Open with restrictions | All travellers must complete a health declaration form before travelling to France. They are required to submit proof of vaccination or a negative result of a PCR test taken within 72 hours before departure. Those who cannot submit a negative test result may ask the embassy or consulate of France for an exemption. They will be tested upon arrival and required to undergo a 7-day quarantine at their own expense. After this period, they will be retested before they are allowed to continue their journey. | 9/15/2021 | More info |
| French Guiana | Closed | 2/17/2021 | More info | |
| French Polynesia | Closed | Only those with "compelling reasons" in the categories of health, professional, family, and return trips home to travel are allowed to travel. However, the borders will reopen to tourists starting May 1. Specific regulations and restrictions are still being worked out. | 4/28/2021 | More info |
| Gabon | Closed | 2/18/2021 | More info | |
| Gambia | Closed | 2/18/2021 | More info | |
| Georgia | Closed | 2/18/2021 | More info | |
| Germany | Open with restrictions | Proof of a negative SARS-CoV-2 test taken no less than 48 hours prior to entry is required. Travellers from a high-risk, high incident or virus variant area must complete Digital Registration on entry and agree to stay in quarantine for 10 days. | 4/29/2021 | More info |
| Ghana | Open with restrictions | A negative COVID-19 test result within 72 hours and a health declaration form are required upon entry. | 2/18/2021 | More info |
| Gibraltar | Closed | 2/18/2021 | More info | |
| Greece | Open with restrictions | Travellers must complete a passenger locator form prior to travel. After completing the form, they will receive a QR code via email. They need to have either a negative result for a PCR test taken not later than 72 hours before arrival or a negative rapid antigen certificate taken within 48 hours before arrival. Those who present proof of being fully vaccinated are not required to submit a negative test result. | 9/15/2021 | More info |
| Greenland | Closed | 2/18/2021 | More info | |
| Grenada | Open with restrictions | Effective 1 May 2021, persons providing proof of full vaccination will only be required to quarantine for up to 48 hours, pending a negative result from a PCR test, administered on entry. Travellers will still be required to provide a negative PCR test result, valid up to 72-hours prior to the start of travel. | 4/28/2021 | More info |
| Guadeloupe | Closed | 2/18/2021 | More info | |
| Guam | Open with restrictions | All visitors must quarantine at a government facility at no charge for 14 days. Alternatively, they may quarantine at the government facility for 6 days, and then take a COVID-19 test. If it’s negative, the visitor can transfer to a hotel or home to complete the remainder of their quarantine. A traveller health form must also be completed. | 2/10/2021 | More info |
| Guatemala | Open with restrictions | A negative COVID-19 test result within 72 hours is required upon entry. | 2/18/2021 | More info |
| Guernsey | Closed | 2/18/2021 | More info | |
| Guinea-bissau | Open with restrictions | A negative COVID-19 test result within 72 hours is required upon entry. | 2/18/2021 | More info |
| Guinea | Open with restrictions | A negative COVID-19 test result within 72 hours is required upon entry. | 2/18/2021 | More info |
| Guyana | Closed | 2/18/2021 | More info | |
| Haiti | Open no restrictions | 2/18/2021 | More info | |
| Honduras | Open with restrictions | Travel to Honduras is permitted with a negative result from a COVID-19 test. You must also fill out an online health form. Travellers from the UK or South Africa are restricted. | 2/10/2021 | More info |
| Hong Kong | Closed | 4/29/2021 | More info | |
| Hungary | Closed | 2/19/2021 | More info | |
| Iceland | Closed | 2/19/2021 | More info | |
| India | Closed | 4/29/2021 | More info | |
| Indonesia | Closed | 4/29/2021 | More info | |
| Iran | Closed | 2/19/2021 | More info | |
| Iraq | Closed | 2/19/2021 | More info | |
| Ireland | Closed | 4/29/2021 | More info | |
| Isle of Man | Closed | 2/19/2021 | More info | |
| Israel | Closed | 2/19/2021 | More info | |
| Italy | Open with restrictions | Travellers need to submit a Self-Declaration Form as well as alert local Italian health authorities once they've entered a territory. They must also provide proof that they’ve tested negative to a COVID-19 swab test within 72 hours of arrival. Visitors also have to retest once they’ve entered Italy at the airport or within 48 hours of entering the country. | 4/29/2021 | More info |
| Jamaica | Open with restrictions | All travellers must have a negative PCR test prior to arrival or get tested on arrival. | 2/19/2021 | More info |
| Japan | Closed | 4/29/2021 | More info | |
| Jersey | Closed | 2/19/2021 | More info | |
| Jordan | Open with restrictions | A negative COVID-19 test result within 72 hours is required upon entry. | 2/19/2021 | More info |
| Kazakhstan | Closed | 2/19/2021 | More info | |
| Kenya | Open with restrictions | A negative COVID-19 test result within 98 hours is required upon entry. | 2/19/2021 | More info |
| Kiribati | Closed | 2/19/2021 | More info | |
| Kosovo | Open no restrictions | Kosovo requires negative COVID-19 test results taken no more than 72 hours prior to arrival. Those who fail to provide tests must quarantine for seven days. Travellers should expect health screenings at the airport and nationwide curfews. | 2/10/2021 | More info |
| Kuwait | Closed | 2/10/2021 | More info | |
| Kyrgyzstan | Closed | 2/19/2021 | More info | |
| Laos | Closed | 2/19/2021 | More info | |
| Latvia | Open with restrictions | All travellers must present a COVID-19 test result within 72 hours and self isolate for 10 days. | 2/19/2021 | More info |
| Lebanon | Open with restrictions | Lebanon requires negative COVID-19 test results dated within 96 hours of travel. Visitors should expect widespread curfews. | 2/10/2021 | More info |
| Lesotho | Closed | 2/19/2021 | More info | |
| Liberia | Open with restrictions | All travellers must complete a Health Screening Arrival Form and present a COVID-19 test result within 96 hours upon entry. | 2/19/2021 | More info |
| Libya | Closed | 2/19/2021 | More info | |
| Liechtenstein | Closed | 2/19/2021 | More info | |
| Lithuania | Open with restrictions | All travellers must self-isolate for 10 days and provide a negative COVID-19 test result within 48 hours before entry. | 2/19/2021 | More info |
| Luxembourg | Closed | 2/19/2021 | More info | |
| Macao | Closed | 2/19/2021 | More info | |
| Madagascar | Closed | 2/19/2021 | More info | |
| Malawi | Closed | 2/19/2021 | More info | |
| Malaysia | Closed | 2/19/2021 | More info | |
| Maldives | Open with restrictions | Travellers need to fill out and submit a Travel Health Declaration prior to arriving. They must present a negative COVID-19 (PCR) test result taken within 96 hours of arrival. | 4/29/2021 | More info |
| Mali | Closed | 2/19/2021 | More info | |
| Malta | Closed | 2/22/2021 | More info | |
| Marshall Islands | Closed | 2/22/2021 | More info | |
| Martinique | Closed | 2/22/2021 | More info | |
| Mauritania | Closed | 2/22/2021 | More info | |
| Mauritius | Closed | 2/22/2021 | More info | |
| Mayotte | Closed | 2/22/2021 | More info | |
| Mexico | Open no restrictions | Travallers must fill out a Health Declaration Form, which is then scanned upon arrival in Mexico. No testing or quarantine requirements are in place, but they can expect health screenings with any positive results leading to 14-day quarantine. Interstate travel may also be limited, and expect widespread curfews. | 4/29/2021 | More info |
| Monaco | Closed | 2/22/2021 | More info | |
| Mongolia | Closed | 2/22/2021 | More info | |
| Montenegro | Open with restrictions | A COVID-19 PCR test result OR a positive coronavirus antibody test result is required for Montenegro, neither older than 72 hours, for travellers five years of age and older. No quarantine is necessary with a negative result. Expect widespread curfews. | 2/10/2021 | More info |
| Montserrat | Closed | More info | ||
| Morocco | Closed | 2/16/2021 | More info | |
| Mozambique | Closed | 2/16/2021 | More info | |
| Myanmar | Closed | 2/22/2021 | More info | |
| Nambia | Open with restrictions | A negative COVID-19 test result within 72 hours is required upon entry. | 2/22/2021 | More info |
| Nauru | Closed | 2/22/2021 | More info | |
| Nepal | Open with restrictions | 2/15/2021 | More info | |
| Netherlands | Closed | 4/29/2021 | More info | |
| New Caledonia | Open with restrictions | You can enter New Caledonia if you are a resident or a pre-approved visitor, including for a short-term business visit, with an exemption from local authorities. | 2/16/2021 | More info |
| New Zealand | Open with restrictions | Quarantine-free travel from Australia to New Zealand is suspended. Australian travellers need to fill out a Travel Health Declaration before boarding their flight. They are also required to show a negative test result returned within 72 hours of their scheduled departure time and go through managed isolation and quarantine. | 8/2/2021 | More info |
| Nicaragua | Open with restrictions | A negative COVID-19 test (PCR) must be taken within 72 hours of entry or 96 hours before departure. If you're granted entry, you'll be monitored by phone by health officials for 14 days. | 2/16/2021 | More info |
| Niger | Open with restrictions | A negative COVID-19 test result within 72 hours is required upon entry. | 2/22/2021 | More info |
| Nigeria | Open with restrictions | A negative COVID-19 test result within 72 hours is required upon entry. | 2/22/2021 | More info |
| Niue | Closed | 2/22/2021 | More info | |
| Norfolk Island | Open | A negative COVID-19 test result within 72 hours is required upon entry. | 2/22/2021 | More info |
| North Macedonia | Open | No restrictions, but medical screening at the airport is possible. | 2/22/2021 | More info |
| Northern Mariana Islands | Closed | 2/22/2021 | More info | |
| Norway | Open with restrictions | Travellers from a high-risk country, must present proof of a negative COVID-19 (PCR) test taken within 24 hours before arrival. | 2/16/2021 | More info |
| Oman | Open with restrictions | Travellers are required to have a mandatory COVID-19 (PCR) test on arrival and must self-isolate until the result is recieved. | 2/22/2021 | More info |
| Pakistan | Closed | 2/22/2021 | More info | |
| Palau | Closed | 2/22/2021 | More info | |
| Panama | Open with restrictions | Panama welcomes visitors who show proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 48 hours of departure OR for $50 you can get a rapid test at the airport, with additonal health screenings in place. If the rapid test yields positive results, Panama arranges and pays for quarantine at a hotel for seven days, when you'll be tested again. | 2/10/2021 | More info |
| Papua New Guinea | Closed | 2/22/2021 | More info | |
| Paraguay | Open | A negative COVID-19 test result within 72 hours and a completed online statutory declaration are required upon entry. | 2/22/2021 | More info |
| Peru | Open with restrictions | Travellers may enter Peru (from flights less than eight hours in duration) with a negative COVID-19 test result dated less than 72 hours before departure. Expect an established curfew and bans on all public gatherings. | 2/10/2021 | More info |
| Philippines | Closed | 4/29/2021 | More info | |
| Poland | Closed | 2/16/2021 | More info | |
| Portugal | Open with restrictions | Must provide a negative COVID-19 (PCR) test before boarding a flight to Portugal. | 2/16/2021 | More info |
| Puerto Rico | Open with restrictions | Puerto Rico allows travellers to enter if they fill out a Travel Declaration Form through the Puerto Rico Health Department's online portal and get a molecular COVID-19 test with negative results less than 72 hours prior to arrival, or they must quarantine. | 2/10/2021 | More info |
| Qatar | Closed | 2/22/2021 | More info | |
| Republic of Korea | Open with restrictions | Travellers must provide a negative COVID-19 test result within 72 hours upon entry. | 2/23/2021 | More info |
| Republic of Moldova | Closed | 2/23/2021 | More info | |
| Réunion | Closed | 2/23/2021 | More info | |
| Romania | Closed | 2/23/2021 | More info | |
| Russian Federation | Closed | 2/23/2021 | More info | |
| Rwanda | Open with restrictions | All visitors to Rwanda must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test, taken within 72 hours before arrival. They also must take a second test upon arrival, self-isolate in a hotel until they receive a negative result (within 24 hours). To enter a national park, you must have a COVID-19 test less than 72 hours old with negaive results. Departing travellers need to provide a negative COVID-19 PCR test within 120 hours of travel. | 2/10/2021 | More info |
| Saint Pierre and Miquelon | Closed | 2/23/2021 | More info | |
| Samoa | Closed | 2/23/2021 | More info | |
| San Marino | Closed | 2/23/2021 | More info | |
| Sao Tome and Principe | Closed | 2/23/2021 | More info | |
| Saudi Arabia | Closed | 2/16/2021 | More info | |
| Senegal | Open with restrictions | A negative COVID-19 test result within 72 hours is required upon entry. | 2/23/2021 | More info |
| Serbia | Open with restrictions | A negative COVID-19 test result within 48 hours is required upon entry. | 2/23/2021 | More info |
| Seychelles | Closed | A negative COVID-19 test result within 72 hours is required upon entry. | 2/23/2021 | More info |
| Sierra Leone | Closed | A negative COVID-19 test result within 72 hours is required upon entry. | 2/23/2021 | More info |
| Singapore | Open with restrictions | Travellers must get an Air Travel Pass from the ICA website. They are required to submit a negative COVID-19 PCR test within 72 hours of travel. Then they must undergo a COVID-19 test upon arrival in Singapore. In addition, they must quarantine for 14 days in a government facility or at home. | 9/15/2021 | More info |
| Sint Eustatius and Saba Bonaire | Closed | 2/23/2021 | More info | |
| Slovakia | Closed | 2/23/2021 | More info | |
| Slovenia | Closed | 2/23/2021 | More info | |
| Solomon Islands | Closed | 2/23/2021 | More info | |
| Somalia | Open | A negative COVID-19 test result within 96 hours is required upon entry. | 2/23/2021 | More info |
| South Africa | Open with restrictions | Travellers need to fill out and submit a Health Travel Questionnaire within two days of arriving. They must also provide a paper copy of a negative COVID-19 (PCR) test result taken within 72 hours of their arrival. Those who don’t provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test result must complete 10 days of quarantine at a government facility at their own cost. | 4/29/2021 | More info |
| South Korea | Closed | 4/29/2021 | More info | |
| South Sudan | Open with restrictions | A negative COVID-19 test result within 96 hours is required upon entry and self-quarantine for 14 days. | 2/23/2021 | More info |
| Spain | Open | All travellers need to complete the Spain Travel Health Form. Only those who arrive from certain countries are required to submit a negative COVID-19 test result, taken within 72 hours of arrival in Spain. | 2/23/2021 | More info |
| Sri Lanka | Open | A negative COVID-19 test result within 96 hours is required upon entry. | 2/23/2021 | More info |
| St. Bart's | Closed | 2/23/2021 | More info | |
| St. Kitts and Nevis | Open with restrictions | A negative COVID-19 PCR test result taken 72 hours or less prior to departure is required. | 2/23/2021 | More info |
| St. Lucia | Open | Visitors must also have a copy of a completed travel registration form and confirmed reservations at a COVID-certified property for the duration of their stay. | 2/23/2021 | More info |
| St. Maarten / St. Martin | Open with restrictions | All travellers must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test. It must be 120 hours old or less. COVID-19 health insurance is also mandatory. | 2/23/2021 | More info |
| St. Vincent and Grenadines | Open | A negative COVID-19 PCR test result taken 72 hours or less before arrival is required. | 2/23/2021 | More info |
| State of Palestine | Closed | 2/23/2021 | More info | |
| Sudan | Closed | 2/23/2021 | More info | |
| Suriname | Closed | 2/23/2021 | More info | |
| Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands | Closed | 2/23/2021 | More info | |
| Swaziland | Closed | A negative COVID-19 PCR test result taken 72 hours or less before arrival is required. | 2/23/2021 | More info |
| Sweden | Closed | 2/16/2021 | More info | |
| Switzerland | Open with restrictions | A negative PCR test result must be presented to airline staff prior to boarding. Must also complete an online contact tracing form. | 2/16/2021 | More info |
| Syrian Arab Republic | Closed | 2/23/2021 | More info | |
| Taiwan | Closed | 2/23/2021 | More info | |
| Tajikistan | Closed | 2/23/2021 | More info | |
| Tanzania | Open no restrictions | All travellers are subject to enhanced COVID-19 screening upon entry. | 2/24/2021 | More info |
| Thailand | Open with restrictions | To enter Thailand, travellers need a Certificate of Entry. They must also present proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test, taken no later than 72 hours prior to your departure from Australia. Unless exempt, they must complete 10 days of quarantine (or 7 days if they have been vaccinated). | 4/29/2021 | More info |
| The Bahamas | Closed | 4/29/2021 | More info | |
| The Democratic Republic of The Congo | Open | A negative COVID-19 test result within 72 hours or less is required upon entry. | 2/24/2021 | More info |
| Timor-leste | Closed | 2/24/2021 | More info | |
| Togo | Closed | 2/24/2021 | More info | |
| Tonga | Closed | 2/24/2021 | More info | |
| Trinidad and Tobago | Closed | 2/24/2021 | More info | |
| Tunisia | Open with restrictions | A negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours and a 14-day self-quarantine is mandatory for all visitors. | 2/24/2021 | More info |
| Turkey | Open with restrictions | Travellers must fill out the Turkey Entrance Form within 72 hours of travel. They are required to provide a negative COVID-19 PCR (nucleic acid) test result within 72 hours before arriving. | 4/29/2021 | More info |
| Turkmenistan | Closed | 2/24/2021 | More info | |
| Turks and Caicos | Open with restrictions | The Turks and Caicos asks visitors 10 and older to fill out a mandatory travel authorisation form and provide a negative COVID-19 test result taken within five days of arrival. | 2/24/2021 | More info |
| Tuvalu | Closed | 2/24/2021 | More info | |
| Uganda | Open with restrictions | All travellers must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 120 hours prior to leaving the country. | 2/24/2021 | More info |
| Ukraine | Open | All travellers must have COVID-19 treatment insurance. | 2/24/2021 | More info |
| United Arab Emirates | Open with restrictions | Travellers must take a PCR test on arrival. | 2/24/2021 | More info |
| United Kingdom | Open with restrictions | Travellers are allowed entry as long as they have not been to a country on the red list in the past 10 days. They must complete a passenger locator form at least 48 hours before arrival. They must also present a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours before travelling. | 9/15/2021 | More info |
| United Republic of Tanzania | Open | Travellers must undergo enhanced health screening that could include COVID-19 testing. | 2/24/2021 | More info |
| United States of America | Open with restrictions | All travellers are required to present a negative COVID-19 test result, taken within three days of arrival, or proof that they overcame the virus within the last 90 days. | 4/29/2021 | More info |
| Uruguay | Closed | 2/24/2021 | More info | |
| US Virgin Islands | Clsoed | 2/24/2021 | More info | |
| Uzbekistan | Closed | 2/24/2021 | More info | |
| Vanuatu | Closed | 2/24/2021 | More info | |
| Vietnam | Closed | 4/29/2021 | More info | |
| Wallis and Futuna Islands | Closed | 2/24/2021 | More info | |
| Western Sahara | Closed | 2/24/2021 | More info | |
| Yemen | Closed | 2/24/2021 | More info | |
| Zambia | Open with restrictions | All travellers may enter Zambia provided they show a negative COVID-19 test result taken at least 14 days before arrival. If you exhibit COVID-19 symptoms upon arrival, you'll be subject to a 14-day quarantine period in a government-appointed isolation area. | 2/24/2021 | More info |
| Zimbabwe | Open with restrictions | Travellers must have a negative COVID-19 test result taken 48 hours before arrival. | 2/24/2021 | More info |
The international border to our Tasman neighbour is finally open, these are the conditions that go hand-in-hand.
Australians are currently banned from travelling anywhere outside of New Zealand due to COVID-19. Australian citizens and permanent residents are only exempt from this rule if:
Non-citizens and temporary visa holders who wish to return home are encouraged to do so, as long as the borders of their home country are open. Temporary visa holders will need a travel exemption should they want to return to Australia while COVID-19 restrictions are still in place.
Temporary visa holders who are leaving Australia for a short trip overseas are allowed to leave the country at any time. But, keep in mind that it is unlikely you will be able to return to Australia. You will need an inwards exemption prior to your departure and a compelling reason for your travels if you wish to return to Australia.
If you're looking to leave Australia, your options are limited to flying and cruises.
Flights between Australia and New Zealand are more frequent now with the introduction of more services via Qantas, Jetstar and Air New Zealand.
Due to tight restrictions, flying to any other international destination - even if you do qualify to leave the country - offers limited options in terms of finding flights. Commercial return flights are consistently being cancelled so bear this in mind when you're booking.
Bookings to New Zealand can be made via any of the following sites:
At the moment we are only seeing domestic departures. As the NZ travel bubble is now open, we expect to see those international cruises heading across the Tasman again.
Cruise bookings can be made through any of the following sites:
Yes, everyone returning to Australia from overseas must hotel quarantine for 14 days unless you're travelling to New Zealand.
Citizens and permanent residents do not need a permit to return to Australia. However temporary visa holders who are coming back to Australia do need to get a travel exemption prior to leaving - this does not apply to New Zealand travel.
At this point in time, you do not require proof of having had a vaccine to return back to Australia.
Unless you are arriving from New Zealand, all travellers who are coming into Australia must show proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours to the airline. Your airline will not allow you onto the plane if you do not have this evidence. This requirement applies to those travelling to Australia and those transiting through the country.
Latest domestic travel restrictions in Australia
Yes. Different rules apply for Australian citizens/permanent residents and temporary visa holders. For an in-depth explanation, click here.
If you become unwell with COVID-19 during your travels, there is a high likelihood you'll have to adhere to that country's policy.
In the event you are in a medical emergency and need hospitalisation, you have the option to contact the Australian Embassy where they will assist you in where to go.
For the arrangement of treatment and payments, you'll need to get in touch with your travel insurance provider.
Most travel insurance policies do not cover COVID-19 related claims so read the fine print of your policy to know exactly what you're covered for.
We also suggest reaching out to your insurance provider to confirm any unclear questions you may have.
If you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you are required to hotel quarantine for 14 days upon arrival.
Temporary visa holders require a travel exemption in order to return to Australia if the borders are shut.
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