Travel and entry requirements

We recommend checking the latest travel info and advice before you fly. You can find out what you need to know from the Australian Government on the Department of Home Affairs, Department of Health and Smartraveller websites.

Travelling domestically?

Before you set off interstate, it’s best to check the Government website of the State or Territory you’re traveling to – just so you’re up to date with the latest entry requirements.

You can also check restrictions using the COVID-19 Restriction Checker.

Before you fly, you will need to provide your contact tracing details via our contact tracing form. You'll also need to supply your email address, phone number and postcode when checking in at the terminal.

Travelling internationally?

Make sure you have access to your required documents for check in

Internet or Wi-Fi connections may be limited or unavailable at some airports, so you may not be able to access documents on the internet. We recommend you either print or download and save all your required documentation to your mobile device before your flight. This includes your proof of vaccination or exemption documents, passenger declaration forms, COVID-19 test results and travel insurance with specific reference to insurance for COVID-19 (as required).

If you are not able to present required documentation for travel, this may result in you not being able to travel on your scheduled service or delays at check in.

1. First things first

Have your passport ready. Make sure it’s valid for at least 6 months (some countries have different rules, so make sure you check these).
Check your vaccination requirements. Vaccination requirements, including timeframes required between full vaccination and your date of travel, change from country to country. Ensure you are aware of these requirements for any transit or arrival countries in your journey.
Sort out your proof of vaccination. If the country you are travelling to requires proof of vaccination and you were vaccinated in Australia, you’ll need to get an International COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate (ICVC). If you were vaccinated outside of Australia, you'll need to get a foreign vaccination certificate. Find out how here. If you’re not eligible for Medicare, you can get your immunisation history statement online through myGov. Find out how here.
Do you need a visa? To find out if you need a visa for travel to a particular country, visit the IATA Travel Centre.
Arrange your travel insurance. It’s more important than ever to be covered, as some countries now require you to have a specific insurance that includes COVID-19 cover.

2. Before you fly

Get or book your PCR test or Rapid Antigen Test (RAT). Certain countries do require a PCR test or RAT prior to departure or on arrival. Be sure to check the requirements for the country you are travelling from or to. If you’ve previously tested positive for COVID-19 and recovered, please check the requirements for the country you are travelling from or to.

A PCR test can be booked in Australia at a provider such as Sonic Travel Testing:

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3. On the day you fly

Have all your documentation sorted and bring them with you to the airport. This includes your proof of vaccination or exemption documents, valid passport, PCR test or RAT results, and travel insurance details with specific reference to COVID-19 cover (as required). We recommend you have your documentation printed, or downloaded and saved to your mobile device.
Arrive 3 hours early. Online and self-service check-in for international travel with Virgin Australia aren’t currently available, so we recommend getting to the airport a little earlier to have your documents checked. If you’ve got a domestic Australia flight first before connecting on to your flight overseas, you’ll need to be at the domestic terminal 90 minutes before your scheduled flight departure.

4. When you touch down

Keep up to date. Different destinations have different rules you’ll need to follow. We recommend keeping up to date with the latest travel information before you fly – and while you’re there too, as things can (and do) change.

Find out more info on the Smartraveller, Health and Department of Home Affairs websites.

International travel requirements when travelling to:

The Australian Government has announced that from 12.01am 6 July 2022, people are able to travel to and from Australia without being required to declare their COVID-19 vaccination status. However, Virgin Australia recommends full vaccination status for guests travelling internationally.

For more information on the changes from the Australian Government, please click here.

Check if quarantine, isolation or testing is required at your destination

You’ll need to comply with requirements in the state or territory of your arrival, and any other state or territories that you plan to travel to. Restrictions may change at short notice. Quarantine requirements in Australia are determined by State and Territory governments. Please check that you meet entry, quarantine and post-arrival testing arrangements for each state or territory that you intend to travel to. You may be responsible for costs of quarantine if you arrive in a state or territory without meeting entry requirements. See State and Territory Information for travellers.

With all that taken care of, we recommend keeping up to date with the latest Australian travel information, as entry requirements vary and can change often. So always stay prepared and plan ahead.
1. Check your vaccination status

Everyone aged 16 years and above will need to have been fully vaccinated for at least 14 days before leaving Australia and entering Fiji. You will need to prove your vaccination status by an ICVC, Australian Immunisation Certificate or your foreign vaccination certificate. Vaccination entry requirements change from country to country. If you’re unvaccinated (including holding a medical exemption), or vaccinated with vaccines not approved in Fiji, you’ll need to get an exemption from the Permanent Secretary for Health & Medical Services.

2. Arrange your travel insurance

Fiji requires you to have medical travel insurance, with international coverage that covers COVID-19.

3. Pre-book your Rapid Antigen Test (RAT)

Everyone aged 12 years and above will be required to take an approved RAT at your hotel within 48-72 hours of your arrival into Fiji. All travellers must book/prepay their RAT test on the following portal prior to their arrival into Fiji.

Portal: https://www.entrytestfiji.com/.

You can find more information on travelling to Fiji, here . We also recommend you check and subscribe to updates with Smart Traveller.
1. Check your vaccination status

Everyone aged 18 years and above will need to have been fully vaccinated for atleast 14 days before leaving Australia and entering Indonesia. You will need to prove your vaccination status by an ICVC, Australia Immunisation Certificate or your foreign vaccination certificate. For more information, including travelling with children, please see here.

2. Register your details on the Indonesian COVID-19 app

You’ll need to download and register your health and vaccination details on the PeduliLindungi mobile app. You must complete all details and receive a QR code prior to departing to Indonesia.

3. Complete your Customs Declaration

You’ll need to complete your Indonesia Customs Declaration prior to your arrival.

4. Check your visa requirements

For those who require a visa to enter Indonesia, ensure you are eligible to obtain a visa on arrival. Otherwise you must apply online prior to your departure to Indonesia.

You can find more information on travelling to Indonesia, here . We also recommend you check and subscribe to updates with Smart Traveller.
1. Check your vaccination status

The New Zealand Government has announced its 5-step plan to re-open New Zealand borders. Those required to prove their vaccination status, must ensure you meet the New Zealand vaccination requirements and hold valid proof of your vaccination (or exemption) at time of check in.

2. Complete your New Zealand Traveller Declaration

You’ll need to complete your New Zealand Traveller Declaration prior to your travel.

3. Check your New Zealand visa requirements

For those who require a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority, ensure you apply prior to your travel.

4. COVID testing on arrival

Everyone 6 months old and above must take a COVID test on arrival into New Zealand. A rapid antigen test (RAT) must be taken on day 0/1 and again on day 5/6. You must declare to New Zealand health authorities any COVID positive results and undergo additional requirements.

You can find more information on travelling to New Zealand, here . We also recommend you check and subscribe to updates with Smart Traveller.

Other important information

Visas and passports

Countries require different passport and visa verification and documentation. Please review what you need to consider when travelling to a foreign country.

Enhanced security procedures

The Australian Government has enhanced security measures, which limit the amount of liquids, aerosols, and/ or gels guests are permitted to take on board as carry-on baggage.