Pre Departure from Australia
Proof of Vaccination – Airline will require proof of vaccination using International Covid Vaccination Certificate (ICVC) through MYGOV or a printed copy (children 12+)
PCR Test Done within 72 hours of travel - most airlines are only accepting PCR or Rapid Antigen (not home tests) **check directly with the airline.
Apply for ESTA
This is need to be actioned more than 2 weeks in advance.
Complete the Travel Attestation Form
**Individual States have pre-travel declaration/health forms or mandatory apps, examples;- (The best source for up-to-date information for individual states within the USA is IATA and Sherpa)
Please see below a couple of apps needed to travel in each state.
California - https://travel.lacity.org/
Hawaii –AlohaSafeApp https://www.alohasafealert.org/
Requirements for children departing Australia
Children who are less than 5 years of age at the time of check-in for the flight do not need to have a test or give evidence of a negative test result. (refer to the Smartraveller & airline websites, COVID policy for additional information)
Returning to Australia Complete the Australian Declaration Form 72 hours prior to arrival – a copy of the vaccination certificate will be required to complete. Click here for Australia Travel Declaration
PCR Test Done within 72 hours of travel - Australia is only accepting PCR or RT-PCR at this stage (5 years and older)
Proof of Vaccination The airline will require proof of vaccination using the International Covid Vaccination Certificate (ICVC) through MYGOV or a printed copy (children 12+)
Quarantine
Some states have eased restrictions and introduced reduced quarantine time, home quarantine or no quarantine on arrival (for fully vaccinated travellers). States and Territories are responsible for determining and managing quarantine requirements, information can be found on the state government website.
General Information Wearing of masks at the airport and onboard (unless eating)
Check requirements for children on the destination government website, the above information is for departing and entering Australia.
Download the SmartTraveller App - https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/
Policy and restrictions can change so always refer to government and supplier websites.
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