Travelling for work during COVID-19
Last Updated: 03 December 2020
Travel agents COVID-19 payment
The Government has announced a one off payment to help travel businesses continue to operate during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about the travel agents COVID-19 payment.
Domestic travel - travelling within Australia
State and territory restrictions
States and territories can apply their own restrictions, including closing their state borders and additional quarantine requirements. Find out more about restrictions in your state or territory by visiting:
- Australian Capital Territory: ACT Government travel advice
- New South Wales: NSW Government travel and transport advice
- Northern Territory: Northern Territory Government remote work and travel
- Queensland: Queensland Government travel advice
- South Australia: Government of South Australia cross-border travel
- Tasmania:Tasmanian Government travellers and visitors
- Victoria: Victoria State Government Health and Human Services
- Western Australia: Government of Western Australia travel advice
Remote area restrictions
The Australian Government is restricting travel to certain remote communities (designated areas). These restrictions aim to protect Community Elders and those already sick. Before you can enter a designated area, you must quarantine for 14 days. If you're already in a designated area, stay there unless it is essential to leave for medical treatment.
Find out how to access remote designated areas.
Australian domestic air travel
The Australian aviation industry has developed Domestic Passenger Journey Protocols. These protocols provide clear and consistent guidance to reduce the risk of COVID-19 in domestic airports and on aircraft.
International travel
Australia’s borders are closed. Only Australian citizens, residents and immediate family members can travel to Australia. Travellers arriving from any country may undergo enhanced health screening on arrival in Australia. All arrivals will be quarantined for 14 days and state and territory travel restrictions may also apply.
Learn more about who can enter Australia.
Returning to Australia
From 11.59pm (local time) Saturday 28 March 2020, all travellers returning home to Australia from overseas will be quarantined in a hotel or designated facility for 14 days. Find out more on the Smart Traveller website.
Safe travel zone with New Zealand
On 2 October 2020, the Australian Government announced a safe travel zone with New Zealand. From 16 October 2020, you can travel from New Zealand to Australia, quarantine-free, if:
- you have been in New Zealand for 14 days or more and not been in a designated hotspot
- you're travelling to Australia on a quarantine-free flight
Check the New Zealand safe travel zone information.
