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Katie Williams

Covid travel rules: Australia update entry requirements as borders fully open

Australia have updated their entry requirements as the borders are now fully open for the first time in nearly two years.

This comes as Western Australia came the last state to lift their Covid border restrictions.

Australia was quick to close their borders in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Throughout the pandemic, Australia has had stringent restrictions.

Now the country is open to those who are fully vaccinated.

Entry requirements for Australia

Provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination.

If you were vaccinated outside of Australia, you can check the requirements for foreign vaccine certificates.

Proof of a negative Covid-19 test. Either a PCR test taken within three days off departure or negative antigen taken within 24 hours.

Each state and territory is responsible for determining and managing quarantine requirements. You should check requirements for the state or territory in which you will arrive.

Unvaccinated visa holders will still need a valid travel exemption to enter Australia. Exemption applications can be submitted online on the Australian Department of Home Affairs website.

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