a New Zealand citizen usually resident in Australia and their immediate family members.an immediate family member of an Australian citizen or permanent resident*.You are automatically exempt from the travel restrictions and can enter Australia (without obtaining an individual exemption) if you are: More information can be found at Temporary visa holders leaving Australia for a short trip overseas. Temporary visa holders in Australia can depart Australia at any time, however, they may require an exemption to return to Australia. Unless exceptional circumstances apply, people escorting Australian citizen or permanent resident minors to Australia should be a relative (for example, aunt, uncle, grandparent). additional guardians may be considered on a case-by-case basis if medical advice and evidence is provided.only one guardian within the same family group for multiple children over the age of 2 years will generally be approved.one guardian for each child under the age of 2 years will generally be approved.Travel exemptions for this category are generally approved under the following circumstances: Travel exemptions may be granted to people escorting Australian citizen or permanent resident minors to travel to Australia. This is to ensure the safety and welfare of the child or children during travel. Exemption requests to escort Australian citizen or permanent resident minors Parents of Australian citizens and permanent residentsįor information regarding parents of Australian citizens and permanent residents, see immediate family member of an Australian citizen or permanent residents or New Zealand citizens usually resident in Australia.Īustralian citizens, permanent residents or their immediate family members entering Australia who have been in South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, or Malawi in the last 14 days must enter supervised quarantine for 14 days in line with state and territory requirements, irrespective of their vaccination status. Travel restrictions are now in place for people who have been in South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, or Malawi in the last 14 days.Īustralian citizens, permanent residents or their immediate family members entering Australia who have been in South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, or Malawi in the last 14 days must enter supervised quarantine for 14 days in line with state and territory requirements, irrespective of their vaccination status.Īny other travellers who have been in South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, or Malawi in the last 14 days are not permitted to enter Australia, even if you hold a travel exemption. If you are transiting through Australia further information can be found on the Transiting Australia webpage. You can stay informed with the latest updates by checking this page regularly.
Travel restrictions are subject to change in response to the circumstances surrounding COVID-19.
Travel to Australia is only available if you are exempt or you have been granted an individual exemption.