Domestic travel within Australia
Domestic travel requirements are determined by state and territory governments. Check the websites of local health departments for information about travel to:
- Australian Capital Territory
- New South Wales
- Northern Territory
- Queensland
- South Australia
- Tasmania
- Victoria
- Western Australia.
Travelling overseas
The Australian Government does not currently have any COVID-19 requirements in place for travellers entering and departing Australia.
COVID-19 however continues to pose a health risk in Australia and overseas. We strongly encourage wearing masks and being vaccinated while travelling internationally. You should practice good cough and hand hygiene, and physically distance from others where possible.
Some countries, airlines and vessel operators may have COVID-19 travel requirements in place. Check the requirements of any:
- countries you are travelling to, or transiting through
- airlines or vessel operators.
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Travel insurance
Travel insurance is important if you become sick with COVID-19 overseas. Make sure your insurance includes:
- transit destinations
- inclusions for COVID-19
- other add-ons like cruise specific insurance.
Some destinations also require travellers to hold travel insurance as a condition of entry.
Cruise travel
Check with your cruise provider or travel agent for up-to-date travel requirements for your ship and destination/s. You can also contact the relevant state or territory government to find out if any requirements apply for your destination.
Outbreaks onboard a cruise
Cruise ships carry a higher risk for spreading disease compared to other types of travel. COVID-19, influenza, and other infectious diseases spread easily between people living and socialising in close quarters.
If an outbreak of COVID-19 occurs on your cruise, you may need to:
- quarantine on the ship
- disembark and follow the local rules in the state or territory or country you are in.
Before you travel, check the Smartraveller advice on cruises. Contact your travel agent or cruise operator for specific information on their COVID-19 safety protocols.