The Australian Government is changing COVID-19 border restrictions for arrivals from 00:01 am (AEST) Wednesday 6 July 2022, including:
Travellers travelling to Australia will no longer be required to provide evidence of vaccination.
Unvaccinated visa holders will not require a travel exemption.
Travellers will not be required to complete the Digital Passenger Declaration (DPD).
Travellers departing Australia will not be required to provide evidence of their vaccination status.
Masks are still required for international flights to Australia.
Travellers arriving into or departing from Australia up to and including 5 July 2022 are required to meet the existing requirements.
Federal Health Minister Mark Butler said:
“The Australian Government makes decisions on COVID-related issues after considering the latest medical advice.
“The Chief Medical Officer has advised it is no longer necessary for travellers to declare their vaccine status as part of our management of COVID.
“Unvaccinated Australians, as well as certain groups of visa holders, have been able to travel to Australia for some time.
“We will continue to act on the medical advice as needed.”Â
