UPDATE: COVID-19 border restrictions to be lifted on Wednesday 6 July 2022

[TeeTMI]

www.homeaffairs.gov.au/covid19

All COVID-19 border restrictions to be lifted  Wednesday 6 July 2022

People travelling to Australia will no longer have to complete a Digital Passenger Declaration (DPD) to declare their COVID-19 vaccination status, following changes to the Biosecurity Act, which come into effect from midnight AEST on Wednesday 6 July 2022.

“This is great news for families coming home from school holidays who now don’t need to use the DPD,” Minister for Home Affairs, Clare O’Neil, said.

The Biosecurity Act changes, which were made following health advice from the Chief Medical Officer, also mean that all visa holders can travel to Australia without needing a travel exemption.

“As more and more of us travel internationally and we get more confident in managing our risk of COVID, our airports are getting busier,” Minister O’Neil said.

“Removing these requirements will not only reduce delays in our airports but will encourage more visitors and skilled workers to choose Australia as a destination.

“And for Australian citizens, with the removal of these requirements, returning home will be much easier.

“I know anyone who has travelled internationally since the borders have opened will find this as one less thing to worry about – especially as more Australians get back to travelling overseas.

“We’ve also listened to feedback about the DPD. While in time it will replace the paper based incoming passenger card, it needs a lot more work to make it user friendly”

Those arriving by sea will also benefit, and no longer need to complete a Maritime Travel Declaration. Airlines, cruise ship operators and other countries may still have specific requirements that travellers need to comply with.

 

[Nev]

Hi Tee,

 

I have a mom in-law that is not jabbed, iv tried but that is a different story

 

From your understanding can she now apply for a visitors visa, hops a Quantas, and land in Sydney with no issues?

 

[TeeTMI]

8 hours ago, Nev said:

Hi Tee,

 

I have a mom in-law that is not jabbed, iv tried but that is a different story

 

From your understanding can she now apply for a visitors visa, hops a Quantas, and land in Sydney with no issues?

 

 

Hi Nev

 

Re: International borders the place to get updates is https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/covid19/entering-and-leaving-australia for the latest rules re the international border.  I haven't checked recently but the last time I checked the unvaccinated were permitted entry - but do check as they could potentially change at anytime. 

I would recommend checking the airlines and State of arrival (NSW) in case they have their own rules. 

 

[Nev]

Thanks