Australian Immigration Policy Update 202 1 February

At present, the global epidemic of pneumonia in COVID-19 is still in a very serious trend, so countries are very strict about everyone's travel and entry. At present, Australia has released the latest entry information, and all immigrants need to conduct nucleic acid testing within 72 hours before boarding.

Specific requirements of Australia's new immigration regulations:

1, nucleic acid detection must be completed within 72 hours before boarding. If it is a connecting flight, it is calculated according to the departure time of the originating flight. If it takes more than 72 hours to get the nucleic acid test report, you can't board the plane and must make a new appointment for testing.

2, the test results must be in English, domestic travelers should pay attention to, not all hospitals in China can provide English test reports, so before making an appointment for nucleic acid testing, you must make an inquiry to confirm.

3. When going to Australia, both inbound and transit passengers must submit the nucleic acid test certificate.

4. Transit passengers transfer directly after entering Australia, and inbound passengers must be quarantined for 14 days. The isolation point is an isolation hotel arranged by the government. If there are special circumstances, you need to submit another application.

Exempted people: children aged 4 and under do not need to be tested;

New Zealand is an officially recognized safe area in Australia and does not need to be tested. When returning to Australia from any other region, you must bring a negative certificate and apply for an Australian travel statement after 65438+1October 22 before boarding the plane.

In addition to the above new entry requirements, NSW, Queensland and Western Australia have also halved the number of overseas tourists from this week.

When will the new COVID-19 negative test certificate be implemented before boarding?

From 65438+1October 22nd (departure time), passengers going to Australia will be required to provide proof that the COVID-19 test result is negative when they check in.

Note: Some airlines now require testing before taking off. If you leave earlier than 65438+1October 22nd, please contact the airline for confirmation.

What checks do you need to do before flying?

When boarding the plane, you need to provide a negative test certificate issued by the laboratory. The test must be carried out within 72 hours before the flight takes off. (If you have booked one or more connecting flights, the time of the first flight shall prevail. )

What information must be included in the laboratory test report? Do you need paper reports? Is an electronic report all right?

Your test report should be in English and contain the following information:

The name and date of birth of the passenger;

Test results (such as "negative" or "not detected");

Detection methods adopted, such as PCR detection;

Date of sample collection;

Date of authorization of test results and name of authorized personnel;

The name and address of the testing laboratory/clinic/facility;

Certification body to which the laboratory belongs (if known).

If your test report does not contain the above information, you may not be able to board the plane. When you go to test, please make sure that the testing organization will provide this information.

Paper reports are better, but electronic reports containing necessary information (such as documents attached to emails or text messages) are also acceptable.

Do children or people with other health problems need testing?

Children under 4 years old (including 4 years old) do not need to be tested when boarding the plane, and other frail people may be exempted, which will be decided by the Australian government.

What if my test result is positive?

Please don't go to the airport, the airline won't let you board. Don't go to the airport for your fellow travelers, because they may be infected by you. Please isolate yourself from your peers and contact the local health department for advice.

What if my country doesn't provide nucleic acid testing?

Please contact the local health department to find out the location of COVID-19 test and how to make an appointment. If your country can't provide nucleic acid testing, please try LAMP testing or virus antigen testing.

If the above test fails, you may need to apply for entry exemption.

Nucleic acid detection can be carried out in China, but it takes a long time. What should I do?

Please contact the health department of your country for information about the testing sites in COVID-19. Some testing institutions may give priority to the application of international travelers, and most health departments will publish the information of testing points on their official website.

How much is the test fee?

The cost of virus testing varies from country to country. Please note that some testing institutions may not be able to provide testing certificates. Please communicate with the institutions for confirmation before accepting the testing.

If one of my companions tests positive for the virus and I and others are negative, can we still board the plane?

No, people who live with you within 72 hours before boarding are regarded as close contacts. If one person is diagnosed, all colleagues should be quarantined immediately.

Please don't go to the airport if you have had direct contact with infected people.

Do I need to be tested for viruses before boarding or wear a mask when flying from New Zealand's "Green Zone" to Australia?

If you fly from New Zealand's "Green Zone" to Australia, you don't need to undergo virus testing before boarding. But in order to protect the health of you and others, please wear a mask when flying.

I have got the test report of COVID-19, but the flight has been rescheduled. What should I do?

Please be tested for virus within 72 hours before the flight takes off. If the flight delay causes the detection time to exceed 72 hours, please undergo virus detection again.

My final destination is not Australia, I only transfer in Australia. Do I also need to be tested for viruses?

Yes, transit passengers have the same risks as other passengers on the flight. Please take a virus test before you arrive in Australia.

If the test result is negative, do you still need to be quarantined 14 days after you arrive in Australia?

Yes, overseas inbound passengers need to be quarantined after arriving in Australia 14 days. Considering that COVID-19 has a certain incubation period, isolation can minimize the risk of virus transmission.

If I'm going to be quarantined anyway, what's the point of my being tested before takeoff?

Virus detection before boarding helps to reduce the risk of transmission during flight and reduce the pressure faced by entry quarantine departments.

If the blood test proves that I have virus antibodies (indicating that I have been infected with COVID-19 before), do I still need to do nucleic acid testing?

Yes, please show your negative before boarding.

What should I do if my test result is positive, but I have recovered?

Please don't go to the airport, your colleagues will not be allowed to board the plane. You and your close contacts should be quarantined immediately and seek further medical advice.

When do I need to wear a mask?

If your flight flies to Australia on or after 202 1 1 22 (local departure time), you must wait for boarding at the airport and wear a mask on the way. In addition, you need to wear a mask when you arrive at the Australian airport.

According to the current epidemic prevention regulations in Australia, masks must be worn at Australian airports and domestic flights in Australia. After the entry quarantine is completed, please check the regulations on the use of masks in each state and territory.

Can I take off my mask and eat?

You can take off your mask when eating or drinking water. In addition, if airlines and government officials instruct you to take off your mask for identification, emergency, security reasons and other purposes, you can also take off your mask according to the above instructions.

Do you have a mask when you arrive at the airport? If not, where can I buy a mask?

Bring your own mask and bring enough. When traveling, you should change your mask every 4 hours, or when it gets wet.

Do children and patients have to wear masks?

The following people do not need to wear masks:

/kloc-children under 0/2 years old;

People who have difficulty breathing after wearing a mask (a medical certificate is required);

People who can't take off their masks themselves;

Someone who helps people with hearing impairment communicate.

Where can I find advice on the correct use of masks?

Official website of the Ministry of Health has all kinds of relevant information. Please use the mask reasonably according to your actual situation.