The Australian Government have now officially released the information around pre-departure testing for arrivals into Australia that will be changing from 18 April.
Travellers who are departing for Australia on or before 17 April, will still need to undertake a pre-departure COVID-19 test.
Travellers departing for Australia on or after 18 April, no longer need to provide a pre-departure COVID-19 test. While the DPD system transitions to these new arrangements you will need to select I am exempt from Australia’s COVID-19 testing requirements in the health section of the DPD. This will produce the outcome confirmation required at check-in. Don’t be concerned about this outcome - you will be processed as meeting the COVID-19 health requirements for boarding as long as you can show evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination record or acceptable proof that you cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons documentation at check-in.
Based on this new information there may be some confusion with travellers who are arriving into AU on or after 18 April.
No more wait before diving in our lagoon, lazing on your favorite white sand beach or enjoying your long-awaited French dinner!
If you are fully vaccinated, it is time to pack your bag and go on a well-deserved holiday in New Caledonia.
Requirements for fully vaccinated travelers*:
All travelers aged 12 years and over need to:
- Present at check-in proof of vaccination
- Present at check-in a PCR (valid for less than 72 hours before departure) or RAT (valid for less than 48 hours before departure) negative test result
- Complete a declaration on honor (document available soon in English)
- Take a RAT test 48h after their arrival. RAT tests can be done in pharmacies for free
* is fully vaccinated anyone who had 2 shots. Booster is required if travelling 9 months or more after the last shot.
Requirements for non-fully vaccinated travellers:
All non-vaccinated travellers aged 12 years and over must :
- Provide evidence of a compelling reason for travel to the destination (personal, family, or health reason);
- Present at check-in a PCR or RAT negative test result
- take a RAT test 48h after their arrival. RAT tests can be done in pharmacies for free
- Comply with a prophylactic week on arrival
- Complete a declaration on honour regarding Covid-19 test on the seventh day of isolation
Pre-departure testing no longer required for transit passengers
The requirement for passengers transiting via Singapore to have a pre-departure test will be dropped from 22 February 2022.
The changes will apply to all flights arriving into Singapore after 2359 hours, 21 February 2022, regardless of whether the flight is a designated Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) flight.
All passengers will be still subject to any pre-departure test requirements of their destination countries.
For more information, please see the Safe Travel Website here on transiting Singapore.
https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/transit/overview
The news we have been waiting for - making Australia whole again but IF you are triple vaccinated! The border for WA will be open from Thursday 3 March 2022 to travellers;
From Interstate in WA -
Have a registered G2G Pass
Be triple dose vaccinated, if eligible. This applies to travellers 12 years and over.
Undertake a Rapid Antigen Test upon arrival within 12 hours and report any positive dose.
International Travel into WA -
Meet the Australian Gov't requirements for entry into the country
Be fully vaccinated as per Australia's requirements, if eligible
Have a registered G2G Pass
Undertake a Rapid Antigen Test upon arrival within 12 hours and report any positive dose.
Unvaccinated returning Australians will be required to complete a hotel quarantine.
The testing arrangements are interim and will be in place for a minimum of two weeks and then be subject to ongoing review. All arrivals will be provided with one Rapid Antigen Test upon arrival to meet these interim testing requirements.
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