COVID-19 information and support for the tourism industry
Australian, State, and Territory governments provide a range of support and relief assistance for tourism businesses.
Australia’s borders are reopening to the world in accordance with the four-step National Plan to transition Australia’s National COVID-19 Response. Head to these Government websites for more information:
In time, Australia looks forward to once again welcoming international visitors from all its key tourism markets around the world.
Australian citizens and permanent residents
Fully vaccinated Australian citizens, permanent residents and their families (including parents) are permitted to travel internationally without first seeking an exemption. As at 3 November 2021, vaccinated travellers returning to Australia may only enter and travel between New South Wales, Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory without quarantining. People wishing to travel onwards to another state or territory may be subject to a quarantine period, or may not be allowed to enter.
New Zealand
The Australian Government has also announced the return of quarantine free travel for fully vaccinated visitors from New Zealand. Vaccinated travellers returning to Australia may only enter and travel between New South Wales, Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory without quarantining and will be required to present a negative PCR test within 72 hours of departure. People wishing to travel onwards to another state or territory may be subject to a quarantine period, or may not be allowed to enter.
Singapore
From 21 November 2021, fully vaccinated Singaporean citizens will be able to travel to Australia without quarantining and will be required to present a negative PCR test within 72 hours of departure. Travellers will have access to quarantine-free travel in Australian states and territories that are ready, including New South Wales, Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory.
Japan and South Korea
From 15 December 2021, fully vaccinated Japanese and South Korean citizens will be able to travel to Australia without quarantining and will be required to present a negative PCR test within 72 hours of departure. Travellers will have access to quarantine-free travel in Australian states and territories that are ready, including New South Wales, Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory.
Working Holiday Makers
From 15 December 2021, fully vaccinated international students, skilled migrants, and refugee, humanitarian, temporary and provisional family visa holders including Working Holiday Makers (WHM) will be able to travel to Australia without an exemption. These cohorts will be required to present a negative PCR test within 72 hours of departure and will have access to quarantine-free travel in Australian states and territories that are ready, including New South Wales, Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory.
Resources
Australian, State, and Territory governments provide a range of support and relief assistance for tourism businesses. The following links provide more information:
