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Last update: 09/16/2023
Australians can travel to 122 countries right now. However, travel restrictions for Australian tourists depend on the destination.
As of today, Aussies can travel to 33 countries without COVID-19 restrictions. While Australian travellers are only required to present pre-trip COVID test results to travel to 66 countries, Australians are subject to mandatory quarantine for 23 other international destinations.
Although, in this guide, you will learn where Australians can travel now, bear in mind that there is a ban on all overseas travel, unless you are granted an exemption or you are travelling to New Zealand. Exemptions include travel for work, travel for humanitarian or aid purposes, and travel for urgent medical treatment. You can find more information on the Department of Health website. |
Our article helps you find which countries allow travellers from Australia to enter so that when the Australian government lifts the international travel restrictions, you know which countries you can visit.
On the following map of countries open to Australian travellers, you will find all the places Aussies can travel to right now.
We’ve sorted the countries Australians can travel to by entry requirements.
I’d like to point out that it’s essential to have travel insurance that covers COVID-19, whether or not it’s an entry requirement for your destination (although many countries already include it in their entry requirements).
Also, these new COVID-19 entry restrictions do not exempt travellers from needing a valid tourist visa if it was already required before the pandemic. You can check whether you need a visa to travel below.
Additionally, keep in mind that some countries may go into lockdown after opening their borders to tourism. We have written specific guides for all the places Australians can travel to, where you can find out the current situation in the country, if there is a lockdown or curfew mandates in place, and if hotels, restaurants, and attractions are open to tourism.
Below, you can see where Australians can travel to, as well as entry requirements for Australian travellers and important information to consider.
One of the best places to travel right now is Albania, since there are absolutely no restrictions for Australian travellers. Ever since Albania reopened for tourism on June 15, 2020, there has been no requirement for a PCR test for entry or for visitors to quarantine upon arrival. However, all travellers will be subject to health screenings upon arrival.
More information is available here.
As long as Australia remains on the list of third countries that the EU recommends lifting travel restrictions to, Australian residents can travel to Andorra. However, they will have to enter via Spain or France, since Andorra does not have its own airport. This means that Australians also have to abide by Spanish and French restrictions, which can be found on the official websites of Spain and Catalonia and on the French government’s website.
Andorra
Additionally, if they plan to spend more than three nights in Andorra, Australian visitors will have to have a negative PCR or TMA test result from within 72 hours of arrival in Andorra. More information is available here.
Wondering where Australians can travel right now? Anguilla is a great option, although you’ll need to purchase travel insurance, fill in a Visitor Application Form, and obtain a negative PCR COVID test result 3 to 5 days before you travel.
You’ll also be required to take a PCR test once you arrive in Anguilla and then to quarantine for ten days. After that, you need to take a second PCR test. If it’s negative, you can explore Anguilla freely. More information is available on Anguilla’s official tourism website.
Antigua and Barbuda is another one of the places Australians can travel right now.
Antigua and Barbuda
All travelers must have proof of a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test result from within 7 days of their trip, complete a Health Declaration Form on arrival, and submit to a mandatory health screening with temperature check on arrival.
Additionally, all tourists need to have proof of a reservation at a certified accommodation. Fully vaccinated tourists can stay at bio-safe/certified accommodations. Partially vaccinated or unvaccinated tourists must stay at a COVID-19 Certified Accommodation/Lodging.
More information is available on our guide on Antigua and Barbuda opening for tourism.
Argentina has opened its borders to Australian visitors who are fully vaccinated.
Aussie visitors must present proof of vaccination and submit a sworn electronic statement within 48 hours prior to arrival. They must also present a negative PCR test result from within 72 hours prior to boarding and have travel insurance with COVID-19 coverage.
Argentina
More information on Argentinian entry requirements is available in our guide to Argentina reopening for tourism.
Australians can travel to Armenia right now. All visitors need to do to enter Armenia is self-isolate for 14 days. Alternatively, visitors can take a COVID-19 test at their own expense during their self-isolation. If that test is negative, visitors do not need to complete the 14 days of self-isolation. More information can be found on the government’s official website.
Aruba is another country open for Australians.
All travelers must complete an online Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) card between 72 hours and 4 hours prior to travel to Aruba. As part of completing the card, Australians must upload proof of a negative molecular test result that was obtained within 72 to 4 hours before travel to Aruba, regardless of their vaccination status.
Additionally, purchasing Aruba Visitors Insurance is a mandatory part of completing the ED card. All travelers must also download the Aruba Health App.
More information can be found on our guide on Aruba is open for travel now.
Vaccinated Australian citizens can enter Austria without any entry restrictions. That means vaccinated Australians do not need to quarantine or take a PCR test for entry to Austria.
Aussies who are unvaccinated must either present proof of recovery from COVID-19 or a negative PCR test result from within 72 hours prior to arrival.
Austria
You can find out more about entering Austria in our guide “Is Austria open for tourists”.
Australian residents can visit The Bahamas right now and get their tropical vacation fix. All Aussies need to do is apply for a Travel Health Visa. Also, they need to have travel insurance with COVID-19 coverage.
Bahamas
Unvaccinated travelers must present proof of a negative PCR test result that was obtained within 5 days of arrival in The Bahamas.
For more information on The Bahamas opening to tourism, check out our guide.
Bangladesh is currently open to Aussie tourists, as long as they can show proof of a negative COVID-19 test that was taken within 72 hours of their arrival in Bangladesh. They must also quarantine for 14 days from their arrival. More information is available here.
Barbados is another of the countries that are currently open to Australian travellers. Australia is classified as part of the “Medium-Risk” group of countries per this list, so there are specific entry requirements Australians must abide by.
Australian travellers must present a negative PCR test result that was taken within 72 hours of their arrival in the country. Besides that, they must also complete an Online Immigration/Customs form 24-72 hours prior to their arrival. Once Aussies have arrived in Barbados, they’ll be monitored for 7 days and take a second PCR test 4 to 5 days after their arrival. You can find more information here about Barbados’ reopening procedures.
Australians can visit Belarus right now, but they do need to have valid COVID-19 travel insurance, which is available here, and present evidence of a negative PCR test result from within 48 hours of their arrival.
Since Australia is not currently included on the list of high-risk countries from the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Belarus, Australians arriving in Belarus don’t need to self-isolate.
More information is available on the Belarus government’s official website.
Belgium is currently allowing Aussies to visit, but they must complete a Passenger Locator Form within 6 months of arriving in Belgium. Since Australia is considered an orange country, travelers, even if they are unvaccinated, do not have to get tested or quarantine to enter Belgium.
Belgium
More information for travelers is available in our guide to Belgium reopening to travelers.
Aussies who want to visit Belize can absolutely travel there. All Australians need to do is book a stay at a Gold Standard hotel and have proof of confirmation to show upon arrival; complete the Customs and Immigration form they are given on their flight to Belize; and provide a negative PCR COVID test that was taken within 96 hours of travel or a negative Rapid Antigen test result from within 48 hours of arrival, regardless of their vaccination status.
More information is available in our guide to Belize reopening for travel.
Australian tourists are currently allowed to enter Bermuda as long as they abide by a few entry requirements, including completing an online Travel Authorization form 1 to 3 days before their departure and pay a $75 fee, which covers the cost of COVID-19 testing in Bermuda. As part of completing the form, all travelers must upload proof of a negative COVID RT-PCR test result that was obtained within 4 days of arrival in Bermuda.
Bermuda
All travelers will then be tested upon arrival in Bermuda.
Vaccinated travelers must quarantine until they receive a negative arrival test result. They do not have to quarantine any longer than that or wear a Traveler Wristband, but they will undergo testing again on days 4 and 10 of their trip.
Unvaccinated travelers must present proof of a reservation at a Quarantine Hotel and quarantine there for 14 days. They will undergo testing on day 13 of their trip and they can end their quarantine if they receive a negative result from that test.
More information is available on our guide to Bermuda open for travel.
Bolivia is one of the best places to travel to in South America. All Australian travellers must present a negative RT-PCR test taken within 72 hours of departure and submit a sworn declaration of their location of stay. International travelers must also have travel insurance with COVID-19 coverage.
Bolivia
Australians must quarantine for at least 10 days from their arrival and take an RT-PCR test at their own expense on day 7 of their quarantine period.
For more detail, check our guide on Bolivia is open for travel.
Australian citizens have been able to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina since July 16, 2020. They just need to provide proof of a negative PCR test that was taken up to 48 hours before traveling. You can find more information on the Bosnia and Herzegovina Border Police official website.
Botswana is another one of the countries Australians can visit right now. In order to visit, Australian travellers must present a medical certificate with a negative PCR test result issued no later than 72 hours before boarding. Those who don’t have this certificate must do a 14-day quarantine upon arrival.
For more information, check our guide on Botswana is open for travel.
Australian tourists can enter Brazil with no entry requirements as long as they travel by air. There is no need to take a PCR test or quarantine, but if travellers have COVID-19 symptoms, they should self-isolate for 15 days.
Brazil
More information is available on the Government of Brazil’s official website.
As long as Australia is included on this list, there are no entry requirements for Aussies who want to enter Bulgaria, so they can visit the country without having to quarantine or take a PCR test. You can find more information here and here.
Burkina Faso is one of the places Australian residents can travel to right now, but they must have a negative PCR test result that was obtained within five days of their arrival. Without a negative test result, they will have to get tested at the airport, which costs $150, and self-isolate for 14 days. More information on Burkina Faso’s COVID regulations is available here.
Canada is open to Australian visitors as long as they are fully vaccinated.
Travelers must present proof of full vaccination and proof of a negative COVID-19 test result (PCR, NAAT, RT-LAMP) that was obtained within 72 hours prior to their scheduled flight. They must also provide their travel details on the ArriveCAN platform within 72 hours prior to arrival.
Canada
More details on Canada’s entry requirements can be found in our guide “Is Canada open to tourists.”
Australian travellers can currently fly to Cape Verde. They must have proof of a negative PCR test that was obtained within 72 hours of arrival and complete this registration form.
Cape Verde
Additionally, if Australians want to travel among the country’s various islands, they must take a PCR test and get a negative result within 72 hours of departure, as well as fill out this form.
For more information on Cape Verde’s restrictions, check this website.
The Central African Republic’s borders are open to Australian citizens as long as they quarantine for 14 days from their arrival and undergo a health screening upon arrival, which will most likely include a PCR test at the Institut Pasteur.
More information is available here.
Australians are welcome to travel to Chad, but they need to have proof of a negative COVID-19 test that was taken within 7 days of their arrival.
If Australians wish to stay in Chad for more than 7 days, they must quarantine for a week and take a PCR test on their last day of quarantine.
More information on Chad’s travel restrictions is available here.
Chile has reopened its borders to vaccinated Australian travellers as of October 1, 2021.
Australians must be fully vaccinated and validate their proof of vaccination here before entering Chile in order to obtain a 30-day mobility pass. They must also have proof of a negative PCR test result that was obtained within 72 hours of departure, complete an online Affidavit for Travelers form up to 48 hours prior to departure, and have COVID-19 travel insurance with a minimum of $30,000 worth of COVID-19 related coverage.
Australians must self-isolate for 5 days from their arrival in Chile. They will receive follow-up forms by email for 14 days after their arrival, which they must complete promptly.
For more information, check our guide on “Is Chile open for travel?“.
Colombia has almost no entry requirements for Australian residents. Australians must simply fill in a Check-Mig form 24 hours before their trip and download the CoronApp app.
More information is available on our guide on Colombia is open for tourism.
Australian citizens can travel to Costa Rica, one of the best places to travel to in Central America, as long as they arrive by air. Aussies must possess valid COVID-19 travel insurance with coverage for treatment and accommodation in case of quarantine, and complete the Health Pass form online 48 hours before they board their flight.
Costa Rica
You can find more information in our guide to Costa Rica’s reopening for tourists plan.
Australians can visit Croatia for any reason.
They must also present a negative PCR test from within 72 hours prior to arrival; present a rapid antigen test (RAT) from within 48 hours of arrival in Croatia; present a vaccination certificate for COVID-19 that is not older than 210 days, where the final dose was received more than 14 days prior; present a certificate of recovery from COVID-19 and proof of receipt of one dose of vaccine within 6 months of contracting COVID and fewer than 210 days prior; present a positive PCR test or RAT from the last 12 to 180 days as proof of recovery from COVID-19; self-isolate on arrival until they can take a PCR test or RAT and obtain a negative result; or self-isolate for 10 days from their arrival in Croatia.
Croatia
More information is available in our guide to Croatia’s reopening for travel.
Cuba is currently welcoming Australian travellers, but they must have proof of a negative RT-PCR test result that was obtained within 72 hours of arrival in Cuba and valid travel insurance with COVID-19 coverage.
Australian travelers will undergo a RT-PCR test on arrival in Cuba. Then, they have to self-isolate in a government-approved hotel at their own expense for 6 nights and 7 days, unless they arrive at the airports of La Habana or Santiago de Cuba, in which case they must self-isolate for 5 nights and 6 days. Travelers will undergo yet another PCR test on the penultimate day of theirs quarantine. If that test result is negative, they may explore Cuba freely.
Cuba
Check if Cuba is open for tourists in our guide.
Cyprus classifies Australia as an orange country, so Australian residents are allowed to travel to Cyprus without quarantining, regardless of their vaccination status.
Vaccinated Australian visitors just need to submit a CyprusFlightPass form. Unvaccinated Australian travelers must present a negative PCR test result from within 72 hours prior to departure and complete a CyprusFlightPass form.
Cyprus
You can find more information in our guide to Cyprus reopening to international travel.
Australian tourists can travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but they must present proof of a negative PCR test that was taken within 7 days of their arrival.
Australians must also register to take a second PCR test (which will cost $45) at the Institut National de la Recherche Biomédicale (INRB) upon arrival and self-isolate, usually for 24 hours, until they receive a negative result from the second test.
More information can be found here.
Australian citizens are currently allowed to visit Denmark, but this may change, so be sure to check this list (which is updated weekly) before you travel. You do not need to quarantine or take a PCR test.
You can find more information on the official government website and on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
Australians can also travel to Dominica.
Vaccinated travelers must submit an online health questionnaire at least 24 hours prior to arrival in Dominica. As part of completing this questionnaire, travelers must upload a negative PCR test result that was taken within 24 to 72 hours prior to arrival and a vaccination certificate. They must also pay for an Antigen test (XCD $100).
On arrival in Dominica, vaccinated Australians will undergo a Rapid Antigen test. If they test negative, they will be considered medically cleared and do not have to quarantine or undergo further testing.
Dominica
Since Australia is not included in any of the categories that Dominica uses to classify countries, entry requirements for Australians will be on a case-by-case basis but it’s very likely that unvaccinated travelers will be subject to more strict entry requirements. Probably, they will also need to book quarantine at a “Safe in Nature” certified property and upload proof of their reservation as part of completing their questionnaire.
Also, they will undergo a Rapid Antigen test on arrival and must then quarantine at the “Safe in Nature” certified property for 5 days from their arrival in Dominica. They will undergo a PCR test on day 5 of their quarantine period and wait for their results for up to 48 hours. If they receive a negative result, they can end their quarantine.
For more details, check our guide to Dominica opening for tourism.
The Dominican Republic is a completely open country for Australian travellers. All they need to do is fill the ETicket form indicating that they haven’t had any COVID-19 symptoms in the last 72 hours and present proof of a negative PCR test result that was obtained within 72 hours prior to arrival or a vaccination card. Australians may also be randomly tested upon arrival, but if they get a negative result, they don’t need to quarantine.
Dominican Republic
You’ll find the latest information in our article with all the updates on the Dominican Republic opening for tourism.
Australian residents can fly to Ecuador, but they need to have a negative RT-PCR test result that was obtained within 72 hours prior to boarding or a certificate of vaccination for COVID-19, where the final dose was received at least 14 days prior to boarding. They must also complete a Health Declaration Form. Additionally, travelers may be subject to random rapid antigen testing on arrival.
You can find more information on our guide on Ecuador opening for tourism.
Australian citizens are free to travel to Egypt. They must have proof of a negative PCR test that was taken within 96 hours of their arrival in Egypt, possess valid COVID-19 travel insurance like this, and submit a health form on arrival.
Egypt
You can find more information in our guide to Egypt opening for tourists.
Aussies can hop on the next flight to El Salvador as long as they can present proof of a negative PCR test that was taken within 72 hours of their flight. There is no need for Australians to quarantine.
More information is available here.
Estonia’s borders have opened to Australian tourists without restrictions.
As long as they don’t show any COVID symptoms, Australians can enter Estonia without taking a PCR test or quarantining, since Australia is considered a low-risk country.
More information on Estonian border restrictions is available here and here.
Ethiopia is open to Australian residents, but there are a few entry requirements in place for Australians.
Aussies must present a digital negative RT-PCR test result that was obtained within 5 days (120 hours) of arrival in Ethiopia.
Travelers must also complete a Passenger Health Registration Form.
For more information, check our guide on Ethiopia travel requirements.
Australia is one France’s “green list” so these travel restrictions apply.
Vaccinated Australians must provide proof of full vaccination and unvaccinated Australians must present proof of a negative PCR or antigen test result that was obtained within 72 hours prior to their flight.
All travellers must also submit a sworn declaration that they do not have COVID-19 and have not been in contact with anyone with COVID-19.
You can check other entry restrictions in our guide on France’s reopening for travel.
Australians can travel to French Polynesia if they follow a few entry requirements. They must provide proof of a negative PCR test from within 72 hours of their departure and complete this form.
French Polynesia
Upon arrival in French Polynesia, Australian travellers will receive a self-testing kit, which contains a PCR test. They will need to take the PCR test on the fourth day of their trip and send in the results, but they do not need to quarantine, since only travellers who test positive will be notified.
More information can be found here.
One of the places to travel right now if you’re Australian is Gabon. Australian travellers will get tested on arrival in Gabon and must self-isolate for about 48 hours until their results are ready. If their test is negative, Australians will get a certificate that allows them to move freely around Gabon for 14 days.
More information on Gabon’s restrictions is available here.
Australian residents can visit The Gambia right now as long as they can present proof of a negative PCR test that was taken within 72 hours of arrival.
More information on The Gambia’s travel restrictions is available here.
At the moment, Australians can enter Germany for any reason, including tourism.
All they need to do is present proof of full vaccination, recovery from COVID-19, a negative PCR test result from within 72 hours prior to entry, or a negative antigen test result from within 48 hours prior to entry.
Germany
You can check our guide on Germany reopening to tourism plan for more information.
Ghana has opened its borders to Australian citizens, who simply need to have a negative PCR test result from within 72 hours of their departure and complete a Health Declaration Form. Aussies must also pay for the mandatory rapid test they must take on arrival. Results take roughly 30 minutes and travellers won’t need to quarantine if they test negative.
Ghana
You can find more information on these regulations here.
Greece is one of the places Australian tourists can travel to. The only travel restrictions for Australians are that they must fill out the Passenger Locator Form 48 hours before check-in and unvaccinated travelers must present proof of a negative PCR COVID test result that was obtained within 72 hours before entry to Greece, a negative rapid antigen test from within 48 hours of entry, or proof of recovery from COVID-19.
Greece
Check the latest news on our guide on Greece open for travel.
Grenada is one of the countries where Australian travellers can travel, although there are quite a few entry requirements for Australians.
Australian travellers must download the Ronatrac app, present proof of a negative PCR test result from within 72 hours of arrival, and submit a Health Declaration Form. Additionally, Australians need to stay in Pure Safe Travel Accommodation and take a PCR test on the fourth day of their trip if they want to do anything that is not considered one of the safe-certified activities.
More information can be found on Grenada’s official tourism website.
As long as Australia remains on the list of third countries that the EU recommends lifting travel restrictions to, Aussies can visit Guadeloupe (Guadeloupe is a French Overseas Territory).
Australians must complete a health affidavit stating that they don’t have any COVID-19 symptoms and present proof of a negative PCR test result that was obtained within 72 hours of departure.
Guadeloupe’s official tourism website has more information on these entry requirements.
Guatemala travel restrictions for Australian residents are quite simple. Australians must either present a negative PCR or antigen test result from within 3 days prior to check-in at the airport, a medical certificate that confirms your recovery from COVID-19 within the last three months, or proof of full vaccination, with the last dose having been received at least 2 weeks prior to travel.
Guatemala
More information is available on our guide on Guatemala is open for tourism.
Australian citizens who want to know where to travel right now should consider Guyana.
All Australians need to do to visit is fill in a Passenger Locator Form up to 24 hours before arrival and present a negative PCR test result that was obtained up to seven days before arrival.
If this PCR test was taken between four to seven days before arrival, Aussies will get tested again on arrival and have to self-isolate until their results are ready.
You can find more information on the official Guyana tourism website.
One of the places Australian tourists can visit is Haiti. Australian travellers must submit a health form, undergo a medical evaluation, and quarantine for 14 days upon arrival.
More information on Haiti’s entry requirements is available here.
Honduras is one of the countries Australian travellers can travel to. Australians need to complete an online immigration form and present a negative test result from a PCR test or Rapid Test that was taken within 72 hours of travel.
Honduras
More details on Honduras’ entry requirements can be found here.
Iceland is another one of the places Australian residents can travel.
Iceland’s entry requirements are rather strict unless you already have got the COVID vaccine or you can provide proof of a prior COVID-19 infection, in which case you will only have to present proof of a negative PCR or rapid antigen test result that was obtained within 72 hours prior to departure.
Iceland
All unvaccinated travellers must have a medical certificate for a negative PCR test result that was obtained within 72 hours of departure and get tested two more times, once on arrival in Iceland and again 5 days later, and quarantine for 5 days between the two tests.
More information is available on our guide to Iceland opening for travel.
Another one of the places Australians can travel is Iraq. Aussie travellers must provide evidence of a negative PCR test that was taken within 48 hours of boarding. If Australians do not have this test, they will have to get tested on arrival in Iraq.
The Government of Iraq’s website has more details on entry requirements.
Ireland is allowing Australian citizens to enter. Aussies must complete a Passenger Locator Form and have a negative RT-PCR test result that was obtained within 72 hours of arrival in Ireland. They must also quarantine for 14 days from their arrival in Ireland at their accommodation or residence and take a RT-PCR test at least 5 days after arrival in Ireland. If that test is negative, they will be able to end their quarantine early.
Ireland
More information on Irish entry requirements can be found on our guide to Ireland is open for travel.
Australia is included in Italy’s List D countries, so Aussies must submit a self-declaration form and have proof of a negative molecular or antigen swab test result that was obtained within 72 hours prior to entering Italy. They must also self-isolate under medical supervision for 5 days and take a second molecular or antigen swab test at the end of their isolation period.
Italy
More information is available on our guide on Italy reopening to tourism.
Jamaica is admitting Australian tourists. This makes Jamaica one of the best Caribbean Islands.
Aussies who are staying in the ‘Resilient Corridors’ (areas with approved safety measures for tourists), don’t have to quarantine.
All travelers to Jamaica have to complete a Travel Authorization form online. They must also present a negative molecular (RT-PCR, NAAT, RNA) or antigen test result from within 3 days of travel.
You can find more details on Jamaica’s regulations in our guide to Jamaica reopening for travel.
Jordan is one of the places Australian citizens can travel.
All travellers must complete a Declaration Form and have proof of a negative PCR test result from within 72 hours of arrival. They must also have proof of valid travel insurance for the duration of their stay in Jordan and download the AMAN app.
Additionally, all travellers must pre-pay online for the PCR test they will take upon arrival in Jordan.
More information can be found on our article on Jordan reopening to tourism.
Australian travellers are currently able to travel to Kenya. They must have a negative PCR test result that was obtained within 96 hours of travel to Kenya. The test result must be digitally verified through the Trusted Travel Initiative. All travelers must also complete an online Travelers Health Surveillance form prior to travel. Once they arrive in Kenya, travelers must submit daily updates on their health to the Jitenge app for 14 consecutive days.
Kenya
More information is available on our guide on Kenya is open for travel.
Aussies who want to can fly to Kosovo right now. As long as Australia is not included on the ECDC’s high-risk list (which means the country has fewer than 120 infections per 100,000 inhabitants), Australian visitors do not need to quarantine upon arrival or take a PCR test before they arrive in Kosovo.
More information can be found on the Kosovo Ministry of Foreign Affairs official website.
Latvia is one of the places that Australian citizens can travel to without restrictions.
As long as Australia remains on this list, Australian travellers will not have to quarantine or take a PCR test before visiting Latvia. However, Australian visitors do have to complete this online form 48 hours before they arrive.
This website has more information on Latvian travel regulations.
Lebanon has opened its borders to Australian residents, who need to have a medical certificate for a negative PCR test that was issued within four days of their trip.
Lebanon
Additionally, Australians must purchase COVID-19 travel insurance like this one, and submit a health form. Finally, they must choose whether to take a second PCR test on arrival or quarantine.
For more details, visit the Ministry of Public Health’s website.
Australian travellers can visit Liberia right now, but they must install the Lib Travel app for iOS – Android before their trip. They also have to pay $75 in the app for the PCR test they need to take on arrival (this fee can also be paid when they arrive in Liberia).
If Aussies get a negative result from their PCR test on arrival, they must quarantine for 14 days and report any symptoms in the app. Exceptions to these entry requirements can be found here.
In order to leave Liberia, Australian visitors must take a PCR test within 72 hours of their departure.
More information is available here.
As long as Australia is on this list of affected countries, Australian tourists can visit Lithuania, but they must choose if they want to quarantine for 10 days or present a negative PCR test result that was obtained within 48 hours of their trip. Australians also need to fill in this registration form.
More information is available on the Lithuanian government’s official website.
Australian citizens can travel to Luxembourg without any travel restrictions as long as they remain on this list. That means they don’t need to quarantine or take a PCR test.
The Maldives is one of the places Australian residents can travel. Australians need to submit an online Traveler Health Declaration form within 24 hours prior to their departure and download the Trace Ekee contact tracing app.
All tourists, including fully vaccinated travelers, must also have proof of a negative PCR test result that was obtained within 96 hours of departure from the first port of embarkation en route to the Maldives and have a reservation at a registered accommodation.
Maldives
Fully vaccinated tourists who have had their final vaccine dose at least 14 days prior can stay at any accommodation while unvaccinated will see some restrictions.
If you’d like more information, check our guide on the Maldives’ entry requirements.
Mali is another one of the places Australians can travel right now. Entry requirements for Australian travellers are that they present proof of a negative PCR test that was taken within 72 hours of arrival and submit a Coronavirus Disease Surveillance Form.
More information is available on the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs website.
Malawi is one of the countries Australians can travel to if they travel by air.
All travelers must have a medical certificate for a negative PCR COVID test result that was obtained within 72 hours of arrival in Malawi. They must also complete Travel Surveillance Forms, which they will be given on board their flight or in the airport terminal building.
Travelers with a valid certificate for a negative test result must self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms for 14 days from their arrival in Malawi and may be tested on arrival.
For more information, visit our guide on is Malawi open for travel.
Malta is currently allowing Australian residents to enter without travel restrictions as long as they are fully vaccinated.
Malta
However, this situation may change, so check our guide on entry requirements for Malta before you travel.
Aussies can fly to Mauritania right now. Australian travellers must present proof of a negative PCR test that was taken within 72 hours of arrival.
More information on Mauritania’s entry requirements can be found here.
Australians citizens can visit Mauritius as long as they abide by the many travel restrictions for Australians. Australian travellers need to present a medical certificate for a negative PCR test result that was obtained within 7 days of travel. They will also submit a Passenger Self Declaration Form and Passenger Locator Form upon arrival.
Once they arrive in Mauritius, Australians will have to quarantine for 14 days in one of these accommodations. They will take three PCR tests (one on arrival, one on day 7 of their trip, and one on day 14 of their trip).
More information is available on the official tourism website.
Mexico is admitting Australian tourists without any travel restrictions. All they need to do is complete a risk-factor questionnaire.
Mexico
More information on Mexican entry requirements can be found in our guide to Mexico opening for travel.
Montenegro is one of the places Australian travellers can visit. Like some other countries, Montenegro uses a traffic light classification system to determine entry requirements for countries. Australia is considered a “yellow” country, so Australian travellers must have evidence of a negative PCR test result that was obtained within 72 hours of their arrival.
You can find out more on the Government of Montenegro’s official website.
Australian citizens can travel to Morocco as long as they follow a few entry requirements. Aussies must present either a vaccination certificate or a certificate for a negative PCR test result that was obtained within 72 hours prior to boarding.
Morocco
Also, they will need to submit a Public Health Passenger Form.
For more details, check our guide on Morocco reopening to tourists.
Australian residents are able to visit Namibia, but there are a few travel restrictions they must follow. Australians must have proof of a negative PCR test result that was obtained within 72 hours prior to entering Namibia.
You can find more information on our guide on Namibia is open for tourism.
The Netherlands has no travel restrictions for Australian tourists, since Australia is not on this list of countries that need to quarantine. All Australian travellers need to do is fill in a Health Declaration Form.
You can consult the Government of the Netherlands official website for more information.
Australian travellers can visit New Zealand without restrictions. They don’t have to take a PCR test, nor do they have to quarantine on arrival. All they have to do is complete a travel declaration and answer questions about their health at departure.
More details on New Zealand entry requirements for Aussies can be found here.
Nicaragua has opened its borders to Aussies. All Australian visitors need to do is present a certificate for a negative RT-PCR COVID test result from within 72 hours of arrival in Nicaragua.
Nicaragua
More information is available in our guide to Nicaragua reopening for travel.
Nigeria is one of the places Australian citizens can travel right now. Australian travellers must fill out this form by uploading proof of a negative PCR test result that was obtained within 72 hours of boarding and paying for a second PCR test.
The second PCR test will be taken after Australians have spent 7 days in Nigeria. They will then have to quarantine until they receive the results of that test.
More information is available on this website.
North Macedonia is a country Australians can visit without restrictions. There is no requirement to take a PCR test before arrival or quarantine.
North Macedonia
You can find more details on this website.
Aussies can currently travel to Norway, but they will be subject to strict entry requirements.
Since Norway does not consider Australian proof of vaccination valid for entry, Australian travelers must present a negative PCR or rapid antigen test result that was obtained within less than 24 hours prior to arriving in Norway.
They must also undergo testing on arrival in Norway and quarantine for 10 days from their arrival. Australians will take a PCR test on or after day 3 of their quarantine period, and if that test result is negative, they can end their quarantine.
Norway
More information on Norwegian regulations is available in our guide to Norway’s entry requirements.
Australian residents can visit Pakistan with very few entry requirements. As long as Australia is on this list of safe countries, Australians do not have to take a PCR test to enter Pakistan.
All Australian travellers must either submit this form or download the PassTrack app to visit Pakistan.
More information can be found on the Government of Pakistan’s official website.
Australian travellers can fly to Panama right now. The only travel restrictions for Australians are that they must have a negative PCR or antigen test result that was obtained within 72 hours prior to arrival in Panama. They must also complete an Electronic Health Affidavit.
Panama
More information is available in our guide Panama is open for travel.
Peru is another one of the countries Australian citizens can travel to. Aussies need to have proof of a negative PCR test result from within 72 hours of boarding or a negative antigen test from within 24 hours prior to boarding. They must also complete an online Sworn Statement of Health.
For more information, check our guide on “Is Peru open for travel?”.
Poland is open to Australian tourists, but there are a few travel restrictions for Australians. As long as Australia is not on this list of approved countries, Australians will have to self-isolate for 10 days upon arrival in Poland.
You can find more details on the Republic of Poland’s official website.
Australians can travel to Portugal for tourist reasons. Aussies must present proof of a negative RT-PCR test result from within 72 hours prior to boarding or a negative rapid antigen test result from within 48 hours prior to boarding. They must also complete a Passenger Locator Card, either online or during their flight.
Portugal
If you’re going to visit the Azores or Madeira, other special entry requirements may apply.
You can get more information on our guide on “Is Portugal open for tourism?“.
Australian citizens are able to fly to Puerto Rico right now. Australian visitors must present evidence of a negative PCR or antigen test result that was obtained within 72 hours prior to arrival. If they do not have a test result, they will have to upload a PCR or antigen test result that was obtained on the island within 48 hours of their arrival.
All travelers need to submit an online Travel Declaration Form with the results of their PCR test, which will allow them to obtain an Airport Exit Confirmation number and QR code.
More details on our guide on Puerto Rico open for tourists.
The Republic of the Congo is one of the places Australian travellers can visit. They just need to provide evidence of a negative PCR test result that was obtained within 72 hours of their flight. Without this PCR test, Australians will be tested on arrival and have to quarantine until they receive a negative result.
More information is available on this website.
Rwanda has opened its borders to Australian residents, who need to present a medical certificate with a negative RT-PCR result issued within 72 hours of departure for Rwanda. They must also complete a Passenger Locator Form and upload their test result certificate.
All travelers will take a second RT-PCR test, which costs $60, on arrival in Rwanda. They must then stay in a designated transit hotel and wait 24 hours to receive the results of that test. If this test is negative, travelers can explore Rwanda freely.
For more information, check our guide on Rwanda reopening to tourists.
Saint Barthélemy is open to Australian tourists as long as they have proof of a negative PCR test that was taken within 72 hours of boarding. If they don’t have a PCR test result, Australians will have to take a test on arrival and self-isolate until those results are available.
Australian visitors who are spending more than a week in Saint Bart’s need to take a PCR test on the 8th day of their stay.
More information can be found on this website.
Australians can travel to Saint Kitts and Nevis right now, but they need to fill in a Travel Authorization Form and present evidence of a negative PCR test that was taken within 72 hours of arrival. Australian travellers must also have proof of a reservation at a “Travel Approved” property and download the SKN COVID-19 tracking app. A list of “Travel Approved” accommodations is available on the St. Kitts and Nevis websites.
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Australians will take another PCR test on the 7th day of their trip, which costs $150, and then take another PCR test after 14 days in the country. If both of those tests are negative, Australians can explore Saint Kitts and Nevis freely.
More information is available on this website.
Saint Lucia is one of the countries Aussies can travel to now. Australians must present a medical certificate for a negative PCR test result that was issued within seven days of travel. They must also submit a Travel Registration Form.
Saint Lucia
Tourists must spend at least 14 days in certified accommodations and may only go on the tours on this list.
More details can be found on this website.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has opened its borders to Australian citizens, who must provide evidence of a negative PCR test from within 72 hours of their arrival and fill in a Pre-Arrival Travel Form.
Australian visitors will also need to take two more PCR tests, one on arrival and another on the 5th day of their trip. They will have to quarantine until the third PCR test is negative.
A complete list of entry requirements is available here.
Serbia is one of the places Australian residents can travel. The sole entry requirement for Australians is that they present a negative PCR test result that was issued within 48 hours of arrival.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs official website has more information.
Seychelles is open for Australian travellers.
Aussies, even if they are vaccinated, must have a medical certificate for a negative PCR test result that was obtained within 72 hours before departure. They must also submit a health travel authorization application online before departure.
Seychelles
They must have valid travel insurance with COVID-19 coverage and a reservation at a certified accommodation.
Check our guide on Seychelles reopening to tourists for more information.
Australian tourists can head to Sierra Leone right now. Travel restrictions for Australians include presenting a negative PCR test result from within 72 hours of arrival and filling in a travel authorization form.
Aussies will take both a PCR test and Rapid test on arrival in Sierra Leone. They only have to self-isolate immediately if they test positive on the Rapid test.
You can find more details here.
Sint Maarten is currently welcoming Australians. Australia is classified as a high-risk country, so Australian travellers have to present proof of a negative RT-PCR test result from within 72 hours before departure, regardless of their vaccination status.
Besides, they must submit an Electronic Health Authorization System Form at least 12 hours before their departure. International travelers must purchase mandatory COVID-19 insurance as part of completing the form.
You can also check our guide on Saint Maarten reopening for travel for more details.
Slovakia is one of the places Australian citizens can travel. As long as Australia is on this list of “green countries”, there are no quarantine or PCR requirements for Australian travellers.
Slovakia
More information can be found on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
Slovenia is open to Australian residents as long as Australia remains on this list of approved countries.
Like other countries, Slovenia uses a “traffic light” system to determine countries’ entry requirements. Australia is considered “green,” which means Australian travellers do not have to quarantine or take a PCR test to enter the country.
You can find more information on the Republic of Slovenia’s official website.
Somalia
Australian travellers can visit Somalia right now, although we don’t recommend traveling there since it is a high-risk destination. Aussies simply have to present evidence of a negative PCR test that was taken within four days of arrival, or else they will have to quarantine for 14 days.
South Africa is another one of the countries Australian tourists can travel to. Besides, it is one of the most beautiful countries in Africa.
Tourists must present a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 PCR test result that was obtained within 72 hours of departure. As long as they present this medical certificate, they will not need to quarantine upon arrival in South Africa.
All travelers must download the COVID Alert SA mobile app.
South Africa
More information is available on our guide on South Africa is open for tourists.
Spain has opened its borders to Aussies, who can enter without travel restrictions.
Spain
You can get more details on our guide on Spain opening for tourism.
Sudan is one of the places Australian residents can travel. Australian travellers just need to have proof of a negative PCR test that was taken within 72 hours of arrival.
You can find more information here.
Australian citizens can enter Sweden without having to quarantine.
If you are entering Sweden from Australia, you must provide proof of Australian residence and present an EU COVID Certificate or negative COVID-19 test result from within 72 hours prior to arriving in Sweden.
If you are entering Sweden from an EEA country and you are fully vaccinated, you may present an Australian vaccine certificate to enter Sweden.
Sweden
More details can be found in our guide “Is Sweden open to travel”.
Switzerland is one of the countries Australian travelers can visit. Regardless of their vaccination status, Australians must present a negative PCR test result from within 72 hours prior to boarding and complete an entry form within 48 hours prior to entering Switzerland.
Aussies must also take a PCR or rapid antigen test between the fourth and seventh day after they enter Switzerland.
You can find out more in our guide to Switzerland reopening its borders.
Tanzania is one of the countries Australian tourists can enter without restrictions. Aussies just need to complete an online Health Surveillance Form within 24 hours prior to arrival. They will then receive a Unique Health Code, which they must present to officials on arrival. Travelers must also present a medical certificate for a negative RT-PCR test result that was obtained within 72 hours prior to arrival.
Tanzania
On arrival in Tanzania, travelers will undergo rapid testing, which costs $25 per traveler. If they test positive, they will have to quarantine in a quarantine hotel at their own expense.
You can find more details in our guide to Tanzania reopening for tourism.
Thailand is allowing Australians to visit, but it has very strict entry restrictions. Aussies are exempt of visa but they need to apply for a Certificate of Entry. Additionally, Australians must present a medical certificate for a negative RT-PCR test result that was obtained within 72 hours of departure, proof of COVID-19 travel insurance coverage of over USD 100,000. They must also download and register via the ThailandPlus app and have a booking confirmation for an Alternative State Quarantine facility, where they must quarantine for 14 days from their arrival in Thailand.
For more information, check our guide on Thailand reopening to tourists.
Togo is one of the places Australian residents can travel. Australians just need to present proof of a negative PCR test from within seven days of their trip and purchase COVID-19 travel insurance. They must also download the TOGO SAFE app and complete this form to pay for the PCR test they are required to take on arrival.
Once they have taken their PCR test on arrival, Australian travellers must self-isolate for roughly 24 hours until their results are ready.
More details can be found on the official tourism website.
Australian citizens can travel to Tunisia right now. Currently, Australians, regardless of vaccination status, must present proof of a negative PCR test result from within 72 prior to travel and complete an online questionnaire. They must also download the Tunisian government’s Track and Trace app.
Tunisia
Unvaccinated travelers must quarantine for 10 days from their arrival at a government-approved hotel and take a PCR test between day 7 and day 10 of their quarantine period.
Vaccinated travelers are exempt from quarantining at a government-approved hotel as long as they provide proof of vaccination, but they must still self-isolate at their residence for 10 days from their arrival.
More information is available on our guide on Tunisia is open for travel.
Turkey has opened its borders to Australian travellers.
Unvaccinated Australian travellers must have proof of a negative PCR COVID test result that was obtained within 72 hours prior to arrival or a rapid antigen test from within 48 hours prior to arrival in Turkey.
All travelers must complete a Turkey Entrance Form within 72 hours before travel. There is no mandatory quarantine upon arrival for travellers from Australia.
You can find more details on our guide on Turkey reopening for tourists.
The Turks and Caicos Islands are open to Australian tourists. Australians must complete this Travel Authorization Form and present a negative PCR test that was taken within five days of arrival. They also need to have COVID-19 travel insurance, like this.
More information is available on the official website.
Uganda is one of the places Aussies can travel right now. They just need to have proof of a negative PCR test that was taken within 72 hours of boarding their flight and undergo a health screening on arrival.
Uganda
More details can be found on this website.
Australian residents can travel to Ukraine without restrictions. As long as Australia is considered a low-risk or “green” country on this list, Australian travellers are not required to quarantine or take a PCR test to enter Ukraine. Australians must purchase COVID-19 travel insurance from a company that is registered in Ukraine.
More information is available on this website.
The United Arab Emirates is open to Australian citizens.
Entry restrictions vary depending on which emirate you are visiting, so I recommend checking out our guide on United Arab Emirates opening to tourism.
The United Kingdom is one of the countries Australian travellers can travel to. Travel restrictions depend on your vaccination status and on which of the UK countries you are visiting: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
United Kingdom
You can find all the information in our guide on the United Kingdom is opening for travel.
The United States of America is allowing Australian tourists to visit. All travelers, regardless of vaccination status, must have proof of a negative COVID-19 NAAT or antigen test from within 3 days of departure or provide evidence of recovery from COVID-19 from within the last 90 days. They must also complete an attestation form.
United States of America
The CDC recommends that unvaccinated travelers get tested 3 to 5 days after travel and self-quarantine for 7 days after travel, even with a negative test result, but states may also have their own entry requirements for travelers.
You can find more information on our guide on is the United States open for tourism.
Uzbekistan is one of the places Australians can travel right now. Like other countries, Uzbekistan determines countries’ entry restrictions by using a “traffic light” system. Australia is considered a “red” country on this list, so Australians must quarantine for 14 days from their arrival in Uzbekistan. They also need to present evidence of a negative PCR test that was taken within 72 hours of arrival.
More details are available on Uzbekistan’s official tourism website.
Australian residents can visit Vatican City as long as Australia is on the list of third countries that the EU recommends lifting travel restrictions to and as long as Australian travellers comply with the entry requirements for Italy. Australians must complete a Self-Declaration Form and quarantine for 14 days from their arrival in Vatican City.
The Ministry of Health’s official website has more information if you need it.
The US Virgin Islands is one of the places Australian citizens can travel now. Aussies must have a negative COVID-19 viral test result from within 3 days of departure or be able to show documentation of recovery from COVID-19.
For more information, check our guide on the U.S. Virgin Islands reopening to tourism.
Zambia is one of the countries Australian tourists can travel to. Australians just need to have proof of a negative PCR test from within 72 hours prior to departure. Upon arrival in Zambia, all travelers will undergo a health screening and have to complete a Traveler Health Questionnaire.
Zambia
More details can be found on our guide on Zambia reopening for travel.
Another one of the places Australian travellers can visit is Zimbabwe. Australian visitors must have a medical certificate for a negative PCR test that was obtained within 48 hours departure. The negative test result must be verified through the Trusted Travel Initiative.
They must also present a negative PCR test result that was obtained within 48 hours of departure in order to leave Zimbabwe.
You can check our guide on Zimbabwe travel restrictions for more information.
These are the countries that are open for Australian tourists, although the list may vary as the COVID situation develops. We’ll update the list if anything changes.
If you have any questions about a specific country, leave us a comment and we will be happy to help.
Safe travels!
6 replies on “Where Australians Can Travel & Travel Restrictions for Aussies”
How about the Philippines?
Hi,
Please let me review the travel restrictions for Australians traveling to the Philippines and I will get back to you through email.
Thanks,
Ascen
Can I travel to vietnam?
Hi Mark,
Currently, Vietnam is not open to Australian tourists but I will let you know as soon as the travel restrictions change.
Thanks,
Ascen
Hi Ascen, thankyou so much for your AWESOME Information, it is so helpful during these times……we have booked a holiday to Japan mid May,but very unsure if they will open to Australian tourists by then…….any thoughts on this??? Do we have a chance,?? I’m praying they do???
Thank you, Jon!
There’s no news so far but we’ll keep the article updated as soon as they change the regulations. We all hope everything is back to normal soon!
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How about the Philippines?
Hi,
Please let me review the travel restrictions for Australians traveling to the Philippines and I will get back to you through email.
Thanks,
Ascen
Can I travel to vietnam?
Hi Mark,
Currently, Vietnam is not open to Australian tourists but I will let you know as soon as the travel restrictions change.
Thanks,
Ascen
Hi Ascen, thankyou so much for your AWESOME Information, it is so helpful during these times……we have booked a holiday to Japan mid May,but very unsure if they will open to Australian tourists by then…….any thoughts on this??? Do we have a chance,?? I’m praying they do???
Thank you, Jon!
There’s no news so far but we’ll keep the article updated as soon as they change the regulations. We all hope everything is back to normal soon!