Travelling or returning to Australia
Before your trip
Entry
- Check you meet the Australian Government's entry requirements as well as any countries/regions you will pass through in transit and on your return journey.
- These requirements may change before you travel, so be sure to check regularly. Failure to meet local requirements may result in denied boarding.
Some states have additional conditions of entry. View state-level information via these links: New South Wales / Queensland / South Australia / Tasmania / Victoria / Western Australia
Quarantine/ Isolation
- You may be required to quarantine or self-isolate on arrival. Quarantine requirements in Australia are determined by State and Territory governments.
Please check the Australian Government's quarantine requirements for the most up-to-date information.
Learn more about travel between New Zealand and Australia.
Testing
- You must provide evidence of a negative COVID-19 test result. The test may be:
- A nucleic acid amplification test (NAA), such as a polymerase chain reaction (PCR, or RT-PCR) test or loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) test, completed within 3 days prior to your flight's departure (extensions and exemptions for some countries apply);
OR - A rapid antigen test (RAT) administered by or under the supervision of a medical professional, completed within 24 hours of your flight's departure.
- A nucleic acid amplification test (NAA), such as a polymerase chain reaction (PCR, or RT-PCR) test or loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) test, completed within 3 days prior to your flight's departure (extensions and exemptions for some countries apply);
- You may also be required to undertake post-arrival testing.
Check the Australian Government's testing requirements for the most up-to-date information, and arrange any testing you may need.
Declarations
- You will need to complete the online Australia Travel Declaration at least 72 hours before your departure.
- You will also need to complete documentation for your return journey.
Some states have additional declarations for you to complete. View state-level information via these links: New South Wales / Queensland / South Australia / Tasmania / Victoria / Western Australia
Passports and visas
- You will need a valid passport. Depending on your nationality and destination(s), you may need additional documentation such as visas and permits.
- If your travel documentation is incomplete or inadequate, you will not be permitted to board your flight.
Refer to Star Alliance Country Information or IATA passport and visa information for the latest travel regulations for your destination(s), transit, and return countries.
When you're abroad
Transiting
- If you are transiting via Australia, you must provide a negative COVID-19 test result before boarding your inbound flight.
- You may be required to seek advance transit approval so make sure to check before booking.
Check the Australian Government's transiting requirements for the most up-to-date information.
Quarantine/ Isolation
- You may be required to quarantine or self-isolate on arrival. Quarantine requirements in Australia are determined by State and Territory governments.
Check the Australian Government's quarantine requirements for the most up-to-date information.
Testing
- You may be required to undertake post-arrival testing.
Alerts
- Keep up to date with local travel alerts and stay informed of any disruptions which may affect your travel.
Check the Australian Government's Smart Traveller advice and Australian Government's health alerts for the most up-to-date information. Check if your travel plans with Air New Zealand are impacted by major events on our Travel alerts page.
Before your return
Entry
- If you plan to return to Australia, the entry requirements also apply to you, including completing a travel declaration. Please ensure you meet all Australia Government requirements for your return journey.
- If you don't plan to return to Australia, please check you meet all local entry requirements for the country/region you're returning to.
Check the Australian Government's entry requirements for the most up-to-date information. Or, head to our International travel requirements page to check the entry and transit requirements for the country/region you're returning to.