Two-Way Travel Bubble for Australia & Singapore

After months of discussions, speculation and dashed hopes, Australia and Singapore will finally launch a two-way quarantine free travel bubble later this month for vaccinated travellers in both countries. Since 1 November 2021, vaccinated Australian citizens, permanent residents and their immediate family members can already fly to Sydney or Melbourne from overseas without having to … Continued

The Loophole to Get to WA from Overseas

From 20 November 2021, Western Australia will double its cap on the number of people allowed to arrive from overseas each week from 265 to 530 people. But the state’s international arrival cap and mandatory hotel quarantine will likely remain until at least late January 2022, with WA Premier Mark McGowan revealing last week that restrictions … Continued

My Experience Flying to Australia in November 2021

NSW, Victoria and the ACT have removed quarantine for vaccinated Australians returning from overseas. So, what are the requirements to return to Australia now without quarantine and what’s it like flying to Australia in November 2021? After being stuck in New Zealand for months, I flew from Auckland to Sydney in early November 2021. This was … Continued

Australia’s International Border Reopens

586 days. That’s how long Australians have been banned from leaving their own country without special approval from the government. But from today, Australia’s unprecedented international travel ban has finally been lifted for citizens and permanent residents who are fully vaccinated. For many Australians, the past 20 months have been extraordinarily difficult for so many … Continued

Australia Removes “Do Not Travel” Warning for 162 Countries

The Australian government has removed its global “Do Not Travel” advisory that had seen every other country except New Zealand classified as a “Level 4” risk – the highest category – since March 2020. This will make it much easier for Australians to get international travel insurance cover once Australia reopens its international border to … Continued