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Where can I travel from Australia in 2022?
Find out exactly what restrictions are in place for international travel from Australia.
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From 1 November 2021 the international travel ban has been removed and Australians no longer need to apply for an exemption to leave the country.
Quarantine rules look different for people who are fully vaccinated and those who aren't:
- Australians who are fully vaccinated can travel freely dependent on other countries opening their borders.
- Vaccinated returning citizens and permanent residents can largely bypass quarantine requirements in favour of less strict rules set by each individual state and territory.
- Anyone who is unvaccinated will need to undertake 14-days managed quarantine.
Can I travel for leisure outside of Australia?
Yes, if you're an Australian citizen, permanent resident (or parent of either) you can leave Australia for leisure travel. Of course, that's subject to the country you wish to travel to being open to overseas travellers.
Non-citizens and temporary visa holders must still apply for an exemption.
Everything you need to know about the new international travel rules.
Countries open to Australian residents or citizens
Find out which countries will let you enter from Australia. Just remember, returning to Australia may be difficult depending on which state or territory you live in.
This table was last updated in May 2022.
Status | Test required? | Quarantine required? | Vaccine required? | More info | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Afghanistan | Closed | N/A | N/A | N/A | More info |
Åland Islands | Open | Yes
Proof: Negative result taken 48 hours before entry. On-arrival testing required? No |
No | Proof: Certificate of full vaccination.
Alternative: Proof of recovery from COVID-19 in the last six months. |
More info |
Albania | Open | No
Rules: No test required if you meet the vaccine requirements. Alternative: A negative result within 48 hours before entry. |
No | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. Alternative: Proof of recovery from COVID-19 in the last six months. |
More info |
Algeria | Open | Yes
Proof: Negative PCR result within 36 hours before departure. On-arrival testing required? Yes. |
Yes
Length of quarantine: Until your on-arrival test is returned negative. If the test is positive: 10 days quarantine at your own expense. |
No | More info |
American Samoa | Closed except for repatriation | Yes
Proof: Negative result taken 10, 5 and 1 day before entry. The 2nd and 3rd test must be taken in Honolulu, Hawaii. On-arrival testing required? No. |
No | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Andorra | Open | No
Rules: No test required if you meet the vaccine requirements. Alternative: A negative PCR result within 12 hours before entry. |
No
Rules: Only those who don't meet the testing or vaccine requirements must produce a negative PCR result or self-isolate for 14 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination at least 14 days before travel. Alternative: Proof of recovery from COVID-19 within 11-180 days of getting a positive PCR result. |
More info |
Angola | Open | Yes
Proof: Negative PCR result within 72 hours before departure. On-arrival testing required? Yes. |
Yes
Length of quarantine: 14 days. |
No | More info |
Anguilla | Open to select countries | Yes
Proof: Negative RT-PCR, NNA or RNA test taken 3-5 days before entry. On-arrival testing required? Yes, for a fee. |
Yes
Length of quarantine: Until your on-arrival test is returned negative. Unvaccinated residents may be required to self-isolate for 10 days, regardless. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination at least 21 days before arrival. Alternative: Children and pregnant women are exempt. |
More info |
Antigua and Barbuda | Open with pre-approval | Yes
Proof: Negative RT-PCR, NNA or RNA test taken 4 days before entry. On-arrival testing required? Yes |
Yes
Length of quarantine: Unvaccinated residents may be required to self-isolate for 5 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination and must be up to date with COVID-19 vaccines. Alternative: Undergo viral test on and less than 3 days before departure. |
More info |
Argentina | Open | Yes
Proof: Negative RT-PCR, NNA or RNA test taken 3 days before entry. On-arrival testing required? No. |
Yes
Length of quarantine: Unvaccinated travellers may be required to self-isolate for 7 days, until they receive a negative RT-PCR result. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination at least 14 days before arrival. |
More info |
Armenia | Open | Yes
Proof: Negative RT-PCR, NNA or RNA test taken 3 days before entry. On-arrival testing required? No. |
No | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination at least 14 days before arrival. |
More info |
Aruba | Open | No
Rules: COVID-19 negative test result or proof of vaccination no longer required. Alternative: Complete Aruba’s Embarkation/Disembarkation Card before arrival. |
Yes | No | More info |
Ascension and Tristan Da Cunha Saint Helena | Open | Yes
Proof: Negative PCR result within 72 hours before departure. |
Yes
Length of quarantine: 10 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Austria | Open | Yes
Proof: Provide recent negative PCR result no older than 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Azerbaijan | Open with restrictions | Yes
Proof: Negative COVID-19 (PCR) test result taken within 72 hours prior to travel. |
No | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Bahrain | Open with restrictions | No
Rules: COVID-19 negative test result or proof of vaccination no longer required. PCR tests will be conducted only for individuals experiencing COVID-19 related symptoms. |
No
Rules: Travellers who can show evidence of being vaccinated are not required to quarantine. |
No | More info |
Bangladesh | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative COVID-19 (PCR) test result taken within 72 hours prior to arrival. |
Yes
Rules: Depending on your port of embarkation. |
Yes
Proof: Proof of COVID-19 vaccination to officials at the airport on arrival. |
More info |
Barbados | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative COVID-19 (PCR) test result taken within 72 hours prior to arrival. |
Yes
Rules: Quarantine at own expense. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Belarus | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative COVID-19 (PCR) test result taken within 72 hours prior to arrival. |
Yes
Length of time: Mandatory 7-day self-isolation. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Belgium | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative COVID-19 (PCR) test result taken within 72 hours prior to arrival. |
Yes
Rules: Those from a "orange zone" country such as Australia are not subject to any testing or self-isolation requirements. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Belize | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative COVID-19 (PCR) test result taken within 96 hours prior to arrival. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Benin | Closed with limited exceptions | Yes
Rules: Test to be taken upon arrival. |
Yes
Length of time: 14 days at your own expense. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Bermuda | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Must have a PCR test on arrival. |
Yes
Length of time: Quarantine for 4 days, have a PCR test on day 4 and have a supervised antigen test on day 10. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Bhutan | Closed | More info | |||
Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela | Closed | More info | |||
Bolivia | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 48 hours. |
Rules: If you're vaccinated, you don't need to quarantine on entry to Bolivia |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Bonaire | Open with restrictions | Yes | No | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 48 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Botswana | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Brazil | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
British Indian Ocean Territory | Closed | More info | |||
British Virgin Islands | Open with restrictions | Yes | Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Brunei Darussalam | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes
Length of time: 2 to 14 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Bulgaria | Closed | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Burkina Faso | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within not more than 5 days. |
Yes
Length of time: 72 hours. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Burundi | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes
Length of time: 24 hours. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Cambodia | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes
Length of time: 14 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Cameroon | Open with restrictions | Yes | Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Canada | Open with restrictions | Yes | Yes
Length of time: 14 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Cape Verde | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Cayman Islands | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes
Length of time: 7 days. Those who cannot present quarantine document will quarantine for 10 days and be tested on the 11th day. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Central African Republic | Closed | More info | |||
Chad | Closed | More info | |||
Chile | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes
Length of time: 5 to 7 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
China | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Christmas Island | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Cocos Islands | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Colombia | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 24 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Comoros | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Congo | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes
Length of time: 14 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Cook Islands | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 48 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Costa Rica | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Côte d'Ivoire | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken not more than 7 days. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Croatia | Open with restrictions | Yes | Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Cuba | Open with restrictions | Yes | Yes
Rules: Quarantine at own expense. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Curacao | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 48 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Cyprus | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 48 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Czech Republic | Open with restrictions | Yes | Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Democratic People's Republic of Korea | Closed | More info | |||
Democratic Republic of the Congo | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Denmark | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken upon arrival. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Djibouti | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 120 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Dominica | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 24-72 hours. |
Yes
Rules: Unvaccinated travellers are required to quarantine at a Safe in Nature-certified location for at least 5 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Dominican Republic | Open | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Ecuador | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Egypt | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 96 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
El Salvador | Open | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Equatorial Guinea | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes
Length of time: 14 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Eritrea | Open with restrictions | Yes | Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Estonia | Open with restrictions | Yes | Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Ethiopia | Closed | Yes | Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Falkland Islands | Closed | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info | ||
Faroe Islands | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Federated States of Micronesia | Closed | More info | |||
Fiji | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 48 hours. After 2 days in arriving Fiji, you will be required to take an approved Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) at your hotel. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Finland | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 3-5 days. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
France | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes
Length of time: 7 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
French Guiana | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes
Length of time: 7 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
French Polynesia | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Gabon | Open with restrictions | Yes | Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Gambia | Open | Yes | Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Georgia | Open with restrictions | Yes | Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Germany | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 48 hours. |
Yes
Length of time: 10 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Ghana | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Varies
Rules: Quarantine depending on their PCR test results or the results of people in their flight. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Gibraltar | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 24 hours. |
No | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Greece | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes
Length of time: 7 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Greenland | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
No | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Grenada | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes
Length of time: 14 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Guadeloupe | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Guam | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes
Length of time: 10 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Guatemala | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Guernsey | Open with restrictions | Yes | Yes
Length of time: 10 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Guinea-bissau | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes
Length of time: 14 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Guinea | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes
Length of time: 14 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Guyana | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Haiti | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Honduras | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Hong Kong | Closed | More info | |||
Hungary | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes
Length of time: 10 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Iceland | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
India | Closed | More info | |||
Indonesia | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes
Rules: Vaccinated travellers need to quarantine for 5 days and those who are unvaccinated will quarantine for 7 days.. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Iran | Closed | More info | |||
Iraq | Closed | More info | |||
Ireland | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Isle of Man | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 48 hours. |
Yes
Length of time: 7 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Israel | Closed | More info | |||
Italy | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Jamaica | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes
Length of time: 7 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Japan | Closed | More info | |||
Jersey | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 48 hours. |
Yes
Length of time: 10 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Jordan | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Kazakhstan | Closed with limited exceptions | More info | |||
Kenya | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 96 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Kiribati | Closed | More info | |||
Kosovo | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes
Length of time: 7 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Kuwait | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes
Length of time: 7 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Kyrgyzstan | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Laos | Open with restrictions | Yes | Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Latvia | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 48 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Lebanon | Open with restrictions | Yes | Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Lesotho | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Liberia | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Libya | Closed | More info | |||
Liechtenstein | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 4 to 7 days. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Lithuania | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 48 hours. |
Yes
Length of time: 10 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Luxembourg | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 48 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Macao | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 48 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Madagascar | Closed with limited exceptions | Yes | Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Malawi | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Malaysia | Closed | More info | |||
Maldives | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 96 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Mali | Closed | More info | |||
Malta | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes
Length of time: 14 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Marshall Islands | Closed | More info | |||
Martinique | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes
Length of time: 10 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Mauritania | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 5 days. |
Yes
Length of time: 10 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Mauritius | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Mayotte | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes
Length of time: 7 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Mexico | Open | Yes | Yes
Length of time: 14 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Monaco | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes
Length of time: 7 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Mongolia | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes
Length of time: 14 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Montenegro | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes
Length of time: 14 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Montserrat | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes
Length of time: 14 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Morocco | Closed | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 48 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Mozambique | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes
Length of time: 14 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Myanmar | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes
Length of time: 10 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Nambia | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 7 days. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Nauru | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Nepal | Open with restrictions | Yes | Yes
Rules: Fully vaccinated travellers are not required to quarantine. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Netherlands | Closed | More info | |||
New Caledonia | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
New Zealand | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Nicaragua | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Niger | Closed | More info | |||
Nigeria | Open with restrictions | Yes | Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Niue | Closed | More info | |||
Norfolk Island | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken upon arrival. |
Yes
Length of time: 14 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
North Macedonia | Open | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Northern Mariana Islands | Open with restrictions | Yes | Yes
Rules: Need to self-quarantine for 7 days if tested and 10 days if not tested. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Norway | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes
Rules: Those who take a PCR test at the quarantine hotel within 3 days of arrival and get a negative result may come out of the quarantine earlier. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Oman | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken upon arrival. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Pakistan | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Palau | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Panama | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 48 hours. |
Yes
Rules: Panama arranges and pays for quarantine at a hotel for seven days, when you'll be tested again. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Papua New Guinea | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Varies
Rules: Fully vaccinated travellers are not required to quarantine. No unvaccinated travellers are allowed entry unless they are citizens. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Paraguay | Open | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Peru | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Philippines | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 48 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Poland | Open with restrictions | Yes | Yes
Rules: Travellers must complete Passenger Locator Form. A 10-day quarantine is required for all travellers unless they are either fully vaccinated with the last dose taken at least 14 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Portugal | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Puerto Rico | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Qatar | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes
Rules: Need to enter quarantine or be exempt depending on whether travellers meet certain criteria. Those who must quarantine may do so at home under strict conditions or they may quarantine in a hotel at their own expense. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Republic of Korea | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes
Length of time: 14 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Republic of Moldova | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes
Rules: Those who arrive without a negative result are required to undergo quarantine. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Réunion | Closed with limited exceptions | More info | |||
Romania | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test 10 days prior to travel. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Russian Federation | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes
Rules: May be required to enter a 14-day period of self-isolation if they are arriving for work purposes. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Rwanda | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes
Length of time: 7 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Saint Pierre and Miquelon | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes
Length of time: 7 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Samoa | Closed with limited exceptions | More info | |||
San Marino | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 48 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Sao Tome and Principe | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Saudi Arabia | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes
Length of time: 5 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Senegal | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Serbia | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 48 hours. |
Yes
Length of time: 10 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Seychelles | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Sierra Leone | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Singapore | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 48 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Sint Eustatius and Saba Bonaire | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 48 hours. |
No
Rules: For vaccinated travellers. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Slovakia | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes
Length of time: 14 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Slovenia | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes
Length of time: 10 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Solomon Islands | Closed | More info | |||
Somalia | Closed | More info | |||
South Africa | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes
Length of time: 10 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
South Korea | Closed | More info | |||
South Sudan | Closed | More info | |||
Spain | Open | Yes | Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Sri Lanka | Open | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
No
Rules: For fully vaccinated enterants, no need for COVID-19 (PCR) testing on arrival or quarantine. |
No | More info |
St. Bart's | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | No | More info |
St. Kitts and Nevis | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
St. Lucia | Open | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
St. Maarten / St. Martin | Open with restrictions | Yes | Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
St. Vincent and Grenadines | Open | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
State of Palestine | Closed | More info | |||
Sudan | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Suriname | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes
Length of time: Self-quarantine at home for 7 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands | Open | Yes | Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Swaziland | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes
Length of time: 14 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Sweden | Closed with limited exceptions | More info | |||
Switzerland | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Syrian Arab Republic | Closed | More info | |||
Taiwan | Closed with limited exceptions | More info | |||
Tajikistan | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Tanzania | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes
Length of time: 14 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Thailand | Open with restrictions | Yes | Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
The Bahamas | Open with restrictions | Yes Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. | Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
The Democratic Republic of The Congo | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes
Length of time: 14 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Timor-leste | Open with restrictions | Yes | Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Togo | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken not more than 7 days prior departure. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Tonga | Closed with limited exceptions | More info | |||
Trinidad and Tobago | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Tunisia | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes
Length of time: 10 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Turkey | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Turkmenistan | Closed with limited exceptions | More info | |||
Turks and Caicos | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Tuvalu | Closed | More info | |||
Uganda | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Ukraine | Open | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes
Length of time: 14 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
United Arab Emirates | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 48 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
United Kingdom | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes
Length of time: 10 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
United Republic of Tanzania | Open | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
United States of America | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Uruguay | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes
Length of time: 14 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
US Virgin Islands | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 5 days prior travel. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Uzbekistan | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Vanuatu | Closed | More info | |||
Vietnam | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes
Length of time: 3 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Wallis and Futuna Islands | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes
Rules: Upon arrival. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Western Sahara | Closed | More info | |||
Yemen | Closed with limited exceptions | More info | |||
Zambia | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 72 hours. |
Yes | Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
Zimbabwe | Open with restrictions | Yes
Rules: Negative PCR test taken within 48 hours. |
Yes
Length of time: 10 days. |
Yes
Proof: Certificate of full vaccination. |
More info |
What you'll need to know about travelling from Australia to...
What transport options are available from Australia?
If you're looking to leave Australia, your options are limited to flying.
Flying from Australia
Flights from Australia are more frequent now with the introduction of more services on Qantas, Emirates, Jetstar and other airlines.
Capacity hasn't returned anywhere near pre-pandemic levels so it might still be difficult to find a return flight to Australia.
Overseas bookings can be made on the following sites:
Leaving Australia by ship, cruise or ferry
At the moment we are only seeing domestic departures.
Cruise bookings can be made through any of the following sites:
- CruiseDirect
- P&O Cruises
- CruiseAway
What do I need to know about returning to Australia?
Do I need to quarantine when arriving back in Australia?
It depends on your vaccination status:
- Unvaccinated travellers returning to Australia from overseas must undergo hotel quarantine for 14 days. You will need to be tested for COVID-19 during your quarantine.
- Fully vaccinated travellers returning to Australia must follow the rules in place for the state or territory you're arriving in. All jurisdictions require you to be tested for COVID-19 on arrival.
State | Rules for fully vaccinated people arriving from overseas |
---|---|
Australian Capital Territory | You must travel straight to your home or accommodation to self-quarantine for 72 hours. You need to do a COVID-19 PCR test within 24 hours of arrival in Australia. You need another test on day 6. The day you arrive in Australia is day 0. You're encouraged to limit your movement until returning a negative test result on day 6. |
New South Wales | You must go directly to your residence or accommodation to self-isolate for 72 hours. Within your first 24 hours of arrival, you must get a COVID-19 rapid antigen test. You must get another COVID-19 PCR test on day 6 after arriving in NSW. You must not visit high-risk places such as hospitals or aged care homes until you get a negative result on day 6. It's recommended you get a test on day 12. |
Northern Territory | Fully vaccinated international arrivals must quarantine at home for 7 days. You need to undergo a rapid antigen test upon arrival in the Territory. You need to take a PCR test on days 5 and 8. You will need to take a final test on day 14. While quarantine ends after 7 days you must stay within your home quarantine zone for the second week. |
Queensland | From 1am AEST Saturday 22 January, fully vaccinated international arrivals must get tested for COVID-19 within 24 hours after arrival and quarantine at home or in other accommodation until they receive a negative result. |
South Australia | All returning travellers entering South Australia need to enter approved accommodation for 14 days and nights. The arrival day is counted as day 0. You must be tested within your first 24 hours, on day 5 and day 13 of quarantine. You may also need to undergo a blood test. |
Tasmania | If you're fully vaccinated you don't need to take a COVID-19 test prior to travelling to Tasmania from overseas and don't need to register your travel. |
Victoria | You must go straight home to your home or private accommodation for 72 hours of self-isolation. Within your first 24 hours of arrival, you must get a COVID-19 PCR test. You must get another COVID-19 PCR test between days 5 and 7 of arriving in Victoria. You must not visit high-risk places such as hospitals or aged care homes until you get a negative result. During isolation, you can leave to get a COVID-19 test, for urgent medical care or an emergency. |
Western Australia | You will need to complete a G2G PASS. On arrival, you need to complete 14 days of hotel quarantine at your own expense. You need to be tested for COVID-19 on the day you arrive, days 5 and 13 of quarantine and days 17 and 21 after you have left quarantine. |
Do I need a permit to travel back to Australia?
Citizens and permanent residents and some temporary visa holders (from 15 December) do not need a permit to return to Australia.
Do I need proof of having had a vaccine to travel back into Australia?
At this point in time, you do not require proof of having had a vaccine to return back to Australia but it will affect if you need to quarantine or not.
Do I need to show proof of a negative test to travel back into Australia?
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
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Australia
Do the rules change whether I'm a resident or citizen of Australia or on a visa?
Yes. Different rules apply for Australian citizens, permanent residents and temporary visa holders. Visa holders aren't currently exempt from the travel ban but will be from 15 December 2021.
What happens if I get sick while travelling?
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 it 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.
Can I get COVID-19 travel insurance?
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.
What happens if borders to Australia close before or while I'm travelling?
If you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you are required to hotel quarantine on arrival.
Temporary visa holders require a travel exemption in order to return to Australia if the borders are shut.
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