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International travel requirements
We're preparing for a gradual restart of international services, but travel might look a little different. Learn about the latest airline and government travel requirements, and what you need to do before you get to the airport.
Last updated: 23 December 2021
Many countries are taking precautionary steps in relation to the new COVID-19 variant of concern (Omicron). See Travel Updates for more information.
Before booking and before you travel, ensure you check the latest airline and Government travel requirements, which may include mandatory health declarations, vaccinations, COVID-19 tests, use of face masks, entry permits, pre-approval and quarantine (possibly at your own expense), or you could be denied entry.
Qantas vaccination requirements
If you're booked to travel to or from Australia on a Qantas aircraft, you'll need to be fully vaccinated at the time of travel. Some exceptions apply, including:
- Children under 12 years of age. You don’t need to complete the Qantas COVID-19 vaccination exemption form.
- Children aged 12 to 17 years travelling with a fully vaccinated adult. If travelling to Australia, travel must be to an Australian state or territory in which that child will not be required to undertake mandatory supervised quarantine. Be sure to check state or territory informationOpens external site in a new window for eligibility and requirements. You don’t need to complete the Qantas COVID-19 vaccination exemption form. See below for more information on requirements when travelling from Australia.
- If you have a valid medical exemption.
- If you're travelling on a ticket sold by Qantas for a flight operated by another airline, unless vaccination is a requirement of the operating airline or destination country.
However you should always check the requirements of the country you're travelling to, from and transiting through, as you'll need to comply with the most stringent requirements that may apply to your entire trip.
You’ll need to be fully vaccinated with a TGA-approved or recognised vaccineOpens external site in a new window and be provided a vaccination certificate issued by a verified source. In accordance with Australian Government guidelines, a traveller is not fully vaccinated unless at least seven full calendar days have elapsed since the last dose of vaccine in a course of immunisation. The required timeframe may be greater, depending on the country you are travelling to.
In some circumstances, you may be asked to present proof of vaccination (or exemption).
This requirement relates to flights operated by Qantas on a Qantas aircraft, including those booked via another airline or third-party travel arranger. If you're travelling on a Qantas codeshare flight which is operated by another airline on their aircraft, you'll need to contact them directly to understand and meet their requirements if applicable.
Children aged between 12 and 17
Children aged 12 to 17 years, who aren't vaccinated or have only had one dose of a vaccine, can travel to or from Australia on a Qantas aircraft where they are:
- Travelling with a fully vaccinated adult, and
- If travelling to Australia, travelling to an Australian state or territory in which that child will not be required to undertake mandatory supervised quarantine. Be sure to check state or territory informationOpens external site in a new window for eligibility and requirements.
Note:
- You don’t need to complete the Qantas COVID-19 vaccination exemption form.
- Unaccompanied children who aren't vaccinated or have only had one dose of a vaccine aren't able to travel on a Qantas aircraft.
If travelling from Australia, the Australian government requires unvaccinated or partially vaccinated Australian children aged 12 to 17 years to obtain a travel exemptionOpens external site to leave the country.
Be sure to check the requirements of the country you're travelling to, from and transiting through, as you'll need to comply with the most stringent requirements that may apply to your entire trip.
Vaccination exemptions
If you’re unable to be vaccinated for COVID-19 for medical reasons, you must provide us with an Immunisation History Statement issued by the Australian Government which displays medical contraindications to COVID-19 vaccines, or other proof such as official certification from another national government (where you’re not able to provide an Australian Immunisation History Statement which displays medical contraindications to COVID-19 vaccines), to be able to travel with us.
To travel with an approved exemption:
- You must send the required documentation to us at least seven days before your scheduled departure for verification.
- You will also be required to return a negative COVID-19 PCR test within three days of your scheduled departure, or as per the government guidelines of the destination country.
We're not able to process any COVID-19 vaccination exemptions or medical clearances at the airport on your day of departure, therefore you'll need to ensure you submit your request at least seven days in advance. Otherwise you may not be able to board your flight.
See more information on COVID-19 vaccination exemptions and medical clearance.
International travel
We’re preparing for a gradual restart of international services for those eligible to travel to and from Australia. We'll be regularly updating information on the destinations we're flying to - see our current and upcoming routes on our international network page.
While many aspects of international travel will be the same as they were pre-COVID, some things will look a little different, particularly in the short-term.
Government travel and quarantine requirements
Before booking and before departure, ensure you check the latest government travel requirements, which may include mandatory health declarations, vaccinations, COVID-19 tests, use of face masks, entry permits, pre-approval and quarantine (possibly at your own expense), or you could be denied entry.
Remember to also check for any other immigration requirements, including if you need to renew your passport or apply for a visa.
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These resources have been prepared to help you understand some of the key government travel requirements before you book and before you travel. This is a guide only, always check the relevant government websites for the most up to date travel requirements and restrictions. As travel restrictions change quickly, this information does not replace specific information provided by government and other relevant authorities. If you are travelling on another airline, you’ll also need to check their requirements.
Pre-departure COVID-19 testing
You may be required to provide proof a negative COVID-19 test prior to departure and/or pre-book tests to be taken following arrival at your destination, depending on the country you're travelling to.
The testing requirements, including types of acceptable tests and documentation required, are set by the countries you are travelling to and transiting through. We recommend you check the requirements of your destination country well before your travel date to ensure you comply with their test requirements and allow enough time to organise your test. Find a COVID-19 testing location.
If you’ve tested positive for COVID-19 within the past three months, and a negative pre-departure test is a requirement for your trip, you’ll need to provide proof of recovery from COVID-19 documentation. This must be submitted to us at least seven days before departure, and you’ll still need to have a pre-departure COVID-19 PCR test. See more information on COVID-19 past positive medical clearances.
Documentation required for travel
When you check in for your flight with us, we’ll ask you to declare that you meet all your requirements for travel, including vaccination and pre-departure testing (if applicable to your destination).
On the day of travel, you may be required to carry and show proof of:
- a valid vaccination certificate for international travel (or exemption), and
- a negative pre-departure COVID-19 test result, if required by the country you're travelling to or transiting through, and
- any other documentation applicable to your destination, including passenger declarations and entry forms.
If you're an Australian citizen or resident, you may be eligible to obtain your International COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate from the Australian Government. Your domestic Medicare proof of vaccination will not be accepted for international travel.
We're also working with IATA to facilitate use of the IATA Travel PassOpens external site for Qantas customers in the coming weeks, which will provide an easy and secure way for you to share this information with us prior to travel. We’ll provide additional information on how to use this app when it becomes available.
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