Travelling or returning to Australia
Before your trip
Entry
- Check you meet the Australian Government's entry requirements as well as any countries/regions you will pass through in transit and on your return journey.
- These requirements may change before you travel, so be sure to check regularly. Failure to meet local requirements may result in denied boarding.
Some states have additional conditions of entry. View state-level information via these links: New South Wales / Queensland / South Australia / Tasmania / Victoria / Western Australia
Quarantine
- If you are not eligible to travel quarantine-free, you will need to undertake 14 days mandatory quarantine on arrival.
Learn more about quarantine-free travel between New Zealand and Australia.
If you are not eligible to travel quarantine-free please check the Australian Government's quarantine requirements for the most up-to-date information, and arrange any quarantine you may need.
Testing
- If you are eligible to travel quarantine-free, you are currently exempt from pre-departure testing.
- If you are not eligible to travel quarantine-free, you must provide evidence of a negative COVID-19 test result. The test must be performed within 72 hours of departure.
Check the Australian Government's testing requirements for the most up-to-date information, and arrange any testing you may need.
Declarations
- You will need to complete the online Australia Travel Declaration at least 72 hours before your departure.
- You will also need to complete documentation for your return journey.
Some states have additional declarations for you to complete. View state-level information via these links: New South Wales / Queensland / South Australia / Tasmania / Victoria / Western Australia
Passports and visas
- You will need a valid passport. Depending on your nationality and destination(s), you may need additional documentation such as visas and permits.
- If your travel documentation is incomplete or inadequate, you will not be permitted to board your flight.
Refer to Star Alliance Country Information or IATA passport and visa information for the latest travel regulations for your destination(s), transit, and return countries.
When you're abroad
Transiting
- If you are transiting via Australia, you must provide a negative COVID-19 test result before boarding your inbound flight.
- You may be required to seek advance transit approval so make sure to check before booking.
Check the Australian Government's transiting requirements for the most up-to-date information.
Quarantine
- If you are not eligible to travel quarantine-free, you will undertake 14 days mandatory quarantine on arrival.
Check the Australian Government's quarantine requirements for the most up-to-date information, and make sure you have any quarantine arranged that you may need.
Alerts
- Keep up to date with local travel alerts and stay informed of any disruptions which may affect your travel.
Check the Australian Government's Smart Traveller advice and Australian Government's health alerts for the most up-to-date information. Check if your travel plans with Air New Zealand are impacted by major events on our Travel alerts page.
Before your return
Entry
- If you plan to return to Australia, the entry requirements also apply to you, including completing a travel declaration. Please ensure you meet all Australia Government requirements for your return journey.
- If you don't plan to return to Australia, please check you meet all local entry requirements for the country/region you're returning to.
Check the Australian Government's entry requirements for the most up-to-date information. Or, head to our International travel requirements page to check the entry and transit requirements for the country/region you're returning to.