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Australia Travel Requirements: No Need for Travellers to be Fully-Vaccinated

Malcolm Koh

Last updated 16 Nov 2022

Australia Vaccinated Travel Lane VTL Guide

Here are the latest Australia travel requirements you need to know for quarantine-free travel from Singapore

It's time to pack your bags and head Down Under now that Singapore has transitted into the Vaccinated Travel Framework alongside the reopening of Australia's borders! Furthermore, Australia no longer requires travellers to be vaccinated or undergo any pre-departure test, so that means travelling is almost as easy as in the good old days. Read on for the details.

Really, it's time to start making plans to chill over a cuppa in the famous Melbourne cafes, take a road trip along the Great Ocean Road, or conquer one of Sydney's most iconic activities - climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge!

For beach lovers, you can also look forward to relaxing along the iconic beaches of Gold Coast, and even spending a night on the Great Barrier Reef.

But before you fly off, we know you have tons of questions about travelling in this new normal, so we've put together this quick guide about all the latest Australia travel requirements.

Australia COVID-19 Testing Requirements

Pre-Departure Planning

1. Ensure you are Eligible for quarantine-free travel

You have to be fully vaccinated with a vaccine approved or recognised by Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration
Starting 6 July, Australia will also reopen to unvaccinated travellers
Unvaccinated children under 12 years old will be treated as fully vaccinated
Children between 12 to 17 years old will be treated as fully vaccinated if they are accompanied by a fully-vaccinated person aged 18 or older

2. Digitally endorse your Vaccination Certificate

To prove that you are fully vaccinated, you will have to digitally endorse your Singapore vaccination certificate via Notarise. While Australia will no longer require you to provide evidence of vaccination status, it will still be safe to have it on hand.

3. Apply for Electronic Travel Authority (ETA)

For Singaporeans entering Australia, you will need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) or have a valid Australian visa. There is an online application service charge of AUD$20 per ETA. While you should be notified of the result of your ETA application immediately, it is recommended that you still apply for it well ahead of your departure.

4. Buy Travel Insurance

It is highly recommended that you purchase travel insurance that covers COVID-19 related medical/treatment expenses and hospitalisation costs. You can get the MSIG Travel Insurance on Klook that comes with a COVID-19 coverage for your peace of mind.

Protect yourself with Travel Insurance now on Klook!

On Arrival in Australia

Here comes the good news. All Australian states no longer require any on-arrival testing!

What if I test positive while I'm in Australia?

In the case that a Singaporean has tested positive for COVID-19 in Australia, you can follow these steps depending on the state that you are visiting.

Australian State	Guideline	More Info
Australian Capital Territory	If you test positive by PCR, you will be contacted by ACT Health via phone or text	ACT Health Coronavirus Helpline – 02 6207 7244 (8am to 8pm daily)
	If you test positive by RAT, report your positive test via this online form so that ACT Health can contact you
	Isolate for at least 7 days (test day is day 0). No further tests is required after your isolation. You will also receive a clearance from isolation certificate from ACT Health
New South Wales	If you test positive by RAT, report your positive test via this online form so that you can be linked to heath care support and advice	NSW Health Coronavirus Helpline – 137 788 (24/7)
	Isolate for 7 days from the day that you were tested. You can only leave after 7 days if you do not have a sore throat, runny nose, cough or shortness of breath
	You will receive an SMS from NSW Health after 7 days but you do not have to wait for this SMS to leave isolation after your 7th day of isolation
Northern Territory	If you test positive by RAT, report your positive test via this online form so that The NT Centre for Disease Control can contact you	NT Health Coronavirus Helpline – 1800 020 080
	Assist NT Health with contact tracing
	Isolate for at least 14 days, at the end of 14 days you will be notified that you can leave isolation without doing an additional COVID-19 test
Queensland	If you test positive by PCR, you will be contacted by Queensland Health via phone or text	Queensland Health Coronavirus Helpline – 13 42 68
	If you test positive by RAT, report your positive test via this online form so that Queensland Health can contact you
	Isolate for 7 days from the day that you were tested
South Australia	You will be contacted by SA Health via SMS as soon as the team is notified about your result	SA Health Coronavirus Helpline – 1800 253 787 (9am to 5 pm daily)
South Australia	Isolate for 10 days from the day that you were tested, unless otherwise advised by SA Health. You don't need to do an additional test before exiting isolation
Tasmania	You will be contacted if your result is positive	Tasmanian Department of Health Coronavirus Helpline – 1800 671 738
	Wait for more information from the Tasmanian Department of Health
	Isolate for at least 10 days, possibly longer based on your symptoms. The department of health will inform you when you no longer need to isolate and provide a medical clearance note
Victoria	If you test positive by PCR, you will be contacted by Victorian Department of Health via phone or text	Victorian Department of Health Coronavirus Helpline – 1800 675 398 (24/7)
	If you test positive by RAT, report your positive test via this online form or call 1800 675 398
	Isolate for 7 days from the day that you were tested. You will be automatically released after 7 days
Western Australia	A WA Public Health Unit staff member will discuss your positive result with you	Western Australia Department of Health Coronavirus Helpline – 1800 595 206 (8am to 6pm, Mon – Fri)
	Remain in isolation until you are cleared by the Department of Health. A formal letter of clearance from COVID-19 will be given to you once cleared
	Overseas visitors who present to WA Health facilities for assessment for COVID-19 will not be charged out of pocket expenses

Info is according to the latest update as of 30 March from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs page. Always check for the latest information and guidelines here.

Returning to Singapore

Complete SG Arrival Card

All travellers are required to complete the SG Arrival Card up to 72 hours before departure for Singapore. No testing is required under the current Vaccinated Travel Framework.