Border Requirements

Guidelines to follow when travelling to/within Australia and New Zealand

When travelling to/within Australia and New Zealand, following the border requirements and quarantine directions is of utmost importance. These rules vary by state, province and city when travelling domestically, and by country when returning from international travel. 

All travellers will need to follow the Government's border requirements and quarantine directions. 

A quarantine period or border closure may apply depending on the state or country you have visited or returned home to and border entry forms and further conditions can be required for entry. 

Check out the latest state border conditions for Australia and New Zealand below. It is your responsibility to ensure you have checked the relevant Government advice in the links provided.

Requirements for arriving and departing in both Australia and New Zealand: 

• You have been in NZ or Australia (or a country that has been designated as a quarantine-free-place) for 14 days 

• During the 14-day period before travel, you have not had a positive COVID-19 test (or if you have, you must have written advice from a health practitioner that you’re no longer infectious) 

• You’re not awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test during the 14-day period 

• Standard immigration and visa requirements apply 

• Understand your travel insurance plan should borders close whilst in situ  

• Masks are required to be worn on flights 

• Don’t forget your passport and check it hasn’t expired 

Entry into Australia: 

• You require an Australian Travel Declaration

• If travelling on ‘Green Zone’ flights from NZ, you do not currently require a negative COVID-19 test  

• Download the COVIDSafe app

State specific entry requirements: 

Each Australian state has their own entry requirements, which need to be considered when entering from NZ and when travelling between states in Australia. Depending on the state and where travellers have come from, quarantine may be required to enter.