The Australian Government has introduced additional health-related travel requirements for all passengers traveling from the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong SAR, and Macao SAR who are arriving in Australia after 00:01 am on 5 January 2023.
Passengers starting their journey in these places will need to present a negative COVID-19 test result in order to travel.
Please note the following test requirements:
The test is compulsory for everyone aged 12 and above
The test must be conducted within 48 hours of departure from the city where they start their journey
The test can be a Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Nucleic Acid Amplification (NAAT) or a medically administered or supervised Rapid Antigen Test (RAT)
The test report can be in any language
Passengers must have a printed or digital copy of their test result available to show Government authorities on arrival
Passengers who begin their journey from anywhere other than the Chinese Mainland and Macao SAR and transit through Hong Kong SAR only, will not be required to undertake a pre-departure COVID-19 test.
