Australian State Requirements for Interstate & International Arrivals

Most Australian states and territories have now removed all interstate and international travel requirements, including for unvaccinated travellers. WA was the last to do so, removing the requirement to apply for a G2G Pass to travel to WA on 29 April 2022.

Australian states & territories are also now allowing quarantine-free travel from overseas for anyone who is vaccinated, although South Australia still requires international arrivals to get a COVID-19 test after arriving.

All states and territories have removed quarantine requirements for unvaccinated travellers. Each state and territory’s rules around international arrivals are now identical for everyone.

If travelling to Australia from overseas, you’ll still need to meet the Australian government’s entry requirements. These include completing a Digital Passenger Declaration.

Since 18 April, you no longer need to get a COVID-19 test before flying to Australia. Citizens and residents who are unvaccinated are also no longer required to apply for a travel restriction exemption to leave or return to Australia from this date. See the Australian government’s Department of Health website for more information.

Want to know more? You can check the current entry requirements for interstate and international arrivals in each Australian state & territory below.

Summary of current state border restrictions

Here’s a quick summary of the current border restrictions and entry requirements for each Australian state & territory as of 30 June 2022:

For more detailed information, including about border passes which you may be required to apply for, please scroll down to the relevant section for that state or territory. Please note that these restrictions are subject to change at any time, including without notice.

Detailed border entry requirements by state/territory

Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

The ACT government has removed all restrictions on interstate travel to the ACT.

There are no longer any quarantine requirements for vaccinated or unvaccinated travellers arriving in the ACT who have been overseas in the last 7 days. International arrivals are just encouraged to take a rapid antigen test (or PCR test if unavailable) within 24 hours of arrival in Australia.

For the latest information, see the ACT government website.

New South Wales (NSW)

Anyone can enter New South Wales from interstate or overseas without having to quarantine. As of 21 June 2021, international arrivals are no longer required to take a COVID-19 test within 24 hours of entering the state.

For the latest information, see the NSW government website.

Northern Territory (NT)

Anyone can enter the Northern Territory from interstate or overseas without having to quarantine.

The testing regime for interstate arrivals has been removed and there is no longer a requirement to complete a border entry form or show proof of COVID-19 vaccination. However, there are restrictions on travel to excluded communities.

For the latest information, see the NT government website.

Queensland (QLD)

Queensland no longer has any interstate travel restrictions.

On 30 June 2022, Queensland removed testing requirements for international arrivals. There are no longer any additional requirements for overseas arrivals.

For the latest information, see the QLD government website.

South Australia (SA)

South Australia no longer has any entry restrictions for interstate travel, unless you have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last 7 days.

Vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers may also enter SA from overseas, but must take a COVID-19 rapid antigen or PCR test after arrival and isolate until the test is taken.

For the latest information, see the SA government website.

Tasmania (TAS)

Tasmania has reopened to quarantine-free travel from interstate and overseas. Since 26 February 2022, there are no longer any entry requirements.

For the latest information, see the Tasmanian government website.

Victoria (VIC)

There are no restrictions on entry to Victoria from interstate.

Vaccinated and unvaccinated international arrivals are encouraged to take a COVID-19 test within 24 hours of arrival, but this is not mandatory and you don’t need to isolate while waiting for a negative result.

For the latest information, see the Victorian government website.

Western Australia (WA)

Western Australia no longer has any interstate or international travel restrictions, including for unvaccinated travellers.

For the latest information, see the WA government website.

Norfolk Island

Quarantine-free travel to Norfolk Island is permitted from all Australian states & territories with no restrictions. However, the Norfolk Island government strongly encourages anyone visiting the island to take a rapid antigen test within 48 hours before arrival and notes that medical facilities on the island are limited. They also recommend another test within 24 hours after arrival, but this is not mandatory.

As of 1 April 2022, travellers are no longer required to apply for a Norfolk Island Travel Pass.

For the latest information, see the Norfolk Island government website.

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