Friday 18 February 2022

Australian International borders to re-open on 21 February

The Australian Government has this week announced that Australia will re-open for all fully vaccinated international travellers on February 21 without the need for quarantine or travel exemptions.

The only further requirement to enter Queensland is a negative COVID-19 test (Rapid Antigen Tests are accepted) within 24 hours of entry into the state, enabling the return of leisure visitors, business travellers and other visitors to Australia, bolstering the Queensland tourism industry.

TEQ will launch its successful ‘Good to Go’ campaign to international markets – already commenced in Singapore and is quickly expanding to other markets where two-way travel will be open including the USA, Canada, UK, Germany, France and Italy.

To view the requirements for international visitors travelling to Australia please see the Department of Home Affairs website here.

Watch for an invitation for an industry briefing on TEQ’s international marketing plans soon.
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International Visitors to Queensland
From 21 February 2022, all fully vaccinated visa holders can travel to Australia without a travel exemption. Unvaccinated visa holders need a valid travel exemption to enter Australia.

There is no requirement for fully vaccinated travellers to complete quarantine. A COVID-19 test must be taken within 24 hours of arriving into Queensland (a Rapid Antigen Test is acceptable).

International travellers who intend to visit Queensland must first meet the Australian Government's requirements to enter Australia. Information is here.

Once in Queensland, you will need to follow local restrictions - please see below for more details.

Restrictions remain in place for unvaccinated international travellers:
  • If you don't meet the Australian Government requirements for entering Australia, please monitor the Department of Home Affairs website for future announcements welcoming additional international visitors to Australia.
  • If you receive an Australian Government exemption to enter Australia and you are unvaccinated, you may be required to quarantine on entry to Queensland.

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