As Australia's borders gradually open up, the requirements for incoming international passengers are also being adjusted. From the previous requirement to complete the nucleic acid test in advance when entering the country, you no longer need to see the test certificate; from the beginning, only people under 60 years old were allowed to receive the Sinopharm vaccine, to all age groups.
Today’s article summarizes the latest Australian entry requirements so far, as a reference for friends who need to enter.
visa
Holding a valid Australian visa is a prerequisite for legal entry into Australia. Before entering the country, be sure to confirm whether the visa in your hand is still valid. Don’t forget to also check if your passport is about to expire.
Vaccination requirements
International travelers entering Australia need to have completed the vaccination requirements approved by TGA. Vaccine manufacturers that meet the requirements include:
- AstraZeneca
- Pfizer
- Moderna
- Bharat
- China Sinovac
- China Sinopharm (among them, vaccination for all age groups is approved in Beijing Biology, Lanzhou Biology , Chengdu Biotech, Changchun Biotech's vaccines, but Wuhan Biotech's vaccine is not yet recognized)
The above vaccines require two doses of vaccination, and you can leave at least 14 days after completing the second dose.
or complete 1 dose of Johnson & Johnson booster shot.
International passengers can also choose mixed vaccination, as long as all vaccines are approved by TGA.
Currently, the domestic Zhifei and CanSino vaccines are not on the TGA-approved list. Friends who have received these two vaccines need to continue to pay attention to the latest announcements from the TGA. It is hoped that these two vaccines will also be included in the approved list in the near future.
For the official English version of the vaccination certificate, you can apply for it in the WeChat applet "Epidemic Prevention Health Code International Version" and print it out after obtaining the "International Travel Health Certificate".
Nucleic acid test report
Although you no longer need to provide a negative nucleic acid test report when entering Australia, you still need to pay attention to the requirements of the airport and airline before boarding the plane and prepare the corresponding documents.
Electronic Passenger Declaration Form
International travelers entering Australia are required to complete and submit an electronic Passenger Declaration Form (DPD).
To summarize, the documents that international tourists need to hold to enter Australia include: valid visa and passport, English version of vaccination record, and electronic passenger declaration form. Provide nucleic acid test certificates as required by airports and airlines.
Remember to wear a mask and take protective measures. I wish you all the best on your journey~
