Travel and entry requirements

1. Check your vaccination requirements

There are no vaccination requirements for entry to Australia. However, Virgin Australia recommends full vaccination status for guests travelling internationally.

We recommend keeping up to date with the latest Australian travel information, as entry requirements may change. Always stay prepared and plan ahead.

2. Check your visa requirements

Visa information and requirements for Australia can be found at the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade website.

For those who require a visa, ensure you apply and receive this prior to your travel.

You can find more information on travelling to Australia here.

1. Check your vaccination requirements

There are no COVID-19 test and vaccination requirements for entry to New Zealand.

2. Check your visa requirements

For those who require a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) or a visa, ensure you apply and receive this prior to your travel.

3. Complete your inbound New Zealand Traveller Declaration

You can complete your New Zealand inbound Traveller Declaration online, via the NZTD App or in a paper declaration form. 

If you are completing your Traveller Declaration online or via the NZTD App, this can be done no more than 24 hours before departure. It will be linked to your passport, so you don’t need to print anything.  

Someone you trust can help you complete your Traveller Declaration or do it on your behalf (with your permission). Alternatively, you will still be able to complete a paper copy either on board, or on arrival.

A declaration needs to be completed for each traveller, including babies and children.

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

1. Check your vaccination requirements

There are no COVID-19 test and vaccination requirements for entry to Japan.

2. Check your visa requirements

For those who require a Visa to enter, ensure you apply and receive this prior to your travel.

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

3. Complete your entry formalities
 

Visit Japan Web allows travellers to complete some customs and immigration procedures prior to arrival. It is recommended you complete this before travel to allow for faster processing on arrival in Japan.

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

1. Check your vaccination requirements

There are no COVID-19 test or COVID-19 vaccination requirements for entry to Indonesia.

2. Complete your Customs Declaration

You’ll need to complete your Indonesia Customs Declaration prior to your arrival. Ensure you save the QR code as you will need to show this on arrival in Bali.
 

3. Check your visa requirements

You may be eligible to apply for a tourist visa on arrival at some airports including Bali, if travelling for tourist purposes or government related activities. Certain passport holders can pre-apply for their visa on arrival online via the e-VOA website. If you are not eligible for an e-VOA, you can apply for this on arrival in Bali.

If you are not eligible for Visa on Arrival, ensure you apply for your visa online prior to your departure to Indonesia.

Travellers must have:

• A passport valid for at least 6 months from the arrival date
• Visitors must hold return/onward tickets

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 requirements

There are no COVID-19 test and vaccination requirements for entry to Fiji.

2. Check your visa requirements

Certain countries do not require a visa to travel to Fiji. To see if you are eligible, visit the Fijian Immigration Department website. 

For those who require a visa, ensure you apply and receive this prior to your travel.

Travellers must have:

• A passport valid for at least 6 months from the arrival date
  
  

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 requirements

There are no COVID-19 test and vaccination requirements for entry to Samoa.
 

2. Check your visa requirements

For information on the entry requirements, including the Visitor Permit, visit the Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet website.

All nationalities traveling to Samoa for tourism purposes, can apply for a 90-day Visitor Permit on arrival using the arrival card. Travellers must have:

• A passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay
• Confirmed onward ticket (Return Ticket)
• Visas for the next country of destination (if applicable)
• Sufficient funds to support themselves (while in Samoa)
• Confirmed residential or accommodation address and contact details in Samoa

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

1. Check your vaccination requirements

There are no COVID-19 test and vaccination requirements for entry to Vanuatu.

2. Check your visa requirements

You may be eligible to apply for a tourist visa on arrival. To see if you are eligible, visit the Immigration Vanuatu website. 

For those who require a visa, ensure you apply prior to your travel.  

Travellers must have:

• a passport valid for at least 6 months from the arrival date

• Visitors must hold return/onward tickets.
   

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

Virgin Australia ground crew will require you to show all relevant travel documents at check-in. This will include a passport and may include a visa and proof of onward travel.
 

Guests are solely responsible for obtaining all travel documents and for complying with all laws, regulations, orders and travel requirements of countries to be flown from, into or over. The airline may refuse to carry you if we reasonably believe you will be refused entry to the destination country. General information on passports and visas may be found at the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade website.
 

ESTA - Electronic System for Travel Authorisation

The United States government introduced a mandatory Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) effective from 12 January 2009, which applies to all Australian passport holders visiting or transiting the United States under the Visa Waiver Program. Holding an ESTA is mandatory for all eligible Visa Waiver Program travellers to the United States.

From 4 September 2010, the United States government will charge a US$21 as payment for the mandatory ESTA for all individuals proposing to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program. The fee is payable by credit or debit card and, it is very important to make payments through the official website.

If you are eligible and wish to travel under the Visa Waiver Program, you must “pre-register” your intention to enter the USA at least 72 hours prior to your scheduled departure

• View ESTA’s official website for further information.
• For more details on travelling to the USA, visit the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection websites

Additional guest information

There is some additional information guests need to provide at check-in when travelling to the United States of America. You will need to provide Virgin Australia ground crew and Customs officers with a contact address where you can be reached during the first night of your stay in the United States of America. Be sure to have the address written down and ready to present when required.

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