The easing of rules continues to develop in many parts of the world, including tourists arriving in Australia! They will no longer have to include their COVID-19 vaccine status or obtain a travel exemption based on changes that took effect from 6 July 2022.

Quoted from The Guardian, Australia's Home Affairs Minister, Clare O'Neil, announced on July 3, 2022, that the Australian government would remove restrictions that have been in place since the country's borders reopened late last year. With changes to the Biosafety Act made following the advice of the chief medical officer, Paul Kelly. The changes will take effect on Wednesday, July 6, 2022.

In addition, Clare O'Neil also believes that the more people are traveling overseas and the more confident local governments will be in managing COVID risks, this is making Australian airports even busier. Removing this requirement will not only reduce airport delays but will also encourage more visitors and skilled workers to choose Australia as a travel destination.

However, this easing is certainly supported by a number of conditions for entry into this country. Singapore has officially announced the launch of Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) with several countries. The app can be used for travel via the VTL route and fully vaccinated travelers from countries like Australia can visit Singapore without being quarantined again.

Furthermore, Australia also no longer requires inbound travelers to vaccinate or undergo pre-departure tests, so traveling to the country is almost as easy as in the past!

This way, of course, tourists will pack up and come to Australia for a vacation and enjoy the beautiful scenery there. You can browse Melbourne's famous cafes, walk along the white sands of Cable Beach and enjoy the expanse of the Indian Ocean, or take pictures with the Sydney Opera House in the background.

But before you fly to Australia, we know you have a lot of questions about traveling in this new post-pandemic normal, so we've put together this quick guide to all the latest Australian travel requirements!

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What are the complete requirements for entry and exit from Australia after the easing of this rule? Read more below the latest Australian travel requirements you need to know for traveling from Singapore!

When departing for Australia, you must undergo a complete vaccine that has been approved and recognized by the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration. Some of the vaccines approved for entry into Australia are Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Moderna, Janssen, and Novavax.

In addition, children under the age of 12 who do not get vaccinated will be treated as tourists who have been fully vaccinated. Meanwhile, children aged 12 to 17 years will be considered to have been fully vaccinated if accompanied by an adult (aged 18 years and over) who has also been fully vaccinated.

As a tip, you can keep checking for the latest information and guidelines on the relevant country's website.

For Singaporean tourists who come, to prove that they have completely vaccinated, you can digitally validate Singapore's vaccination certificate through Notarise (a portal that allows tourists to enter a country and get a digitally authenticated COVID-19 Health Certificate and endorsed, issued by the Government of Singapore). While Australia doesn't require tourists to show vaccine results, you need to have one just in case.

For Australian tourists who will spend the holiday in Australia, you can apply for the Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) as a type of Visitor Visa to stay temporarily in Australia or have a valid Australian visa.

For submitting an ETA application, an online application service fee of AUD$20 per ETA will also be charged. It is recommended for those of you who wish to travel to Australia to make this application well in advance of departure.

Travelers who wish to come to Australia are advised to purchase travel insurance which can cover various costs ranging from medical treatment, current treatment for COVID-19 and hospitalization costs.

Good news coming for Australian tourists. All parts of the country (except South Australia) are no longer required to have a test on arrival. South Australia is still the only country that requires a negative COVID-19 test result to be done independently upon arrival.

Upon arrival in Adelaide, South Australia, you will be asked to do a COVID-19 test upon arrival and quarantine at your accommodation until the test results are negative. While in other Australian regions such as New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, Tasmani and Victoria, no further tests are required when tourists arrive.

If an arriving tourist has tested positive for COVID-19 in Australia, then you can follow these steps:

If you are tested positive by PCR, you will be contacted by ACT Health by phone or SMS, if you are tested positive by RAT, then you can fill out the online form so that ACT Health can contact you. Perform isolation for at least 7 days (test day is day 0). You will not need further tests after the isolation period is over.

If you have tested positive by the RAT, you can fill out the online form so that NSW Health can contact you. Isolate for 7 days after being tested and you can only leave after 7 days if you don't have a sore throat, runny nose, cough, and shortness of breath.

You will receive an SMS from NSW Health after 7 days of isolation, but you can still get out of isolation without waiting for an SMS after the 7th day.

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If you test positive on the RAT, then you will need to fill out a form so the NT Centers for Disease Control will contact you. You will assist NT Health with contact tracing. Do isolation for 14 days, on the 14th day you will be told you can leave isolation without being tested for COVID-19 again.

If tested positive on the RAT, immediately fill out the form for Queensland Health to contact you. Isolate for 7 days from the time you are tested.

You will be contacted by SA Health on SMS after filling out the form. Isolate for 10 days from the time of testing unless you are advised by SA Health to take another period of time.

Same as with other procedures, you will be contacted after filling out the form. You can wait for more information from the Tasmanian Department of Health. Do Isolation for 10 days, you can even get a longer time based on the symptoms you show. Your local Department of Health will let you know if you don't need another period of isolation.

You will be contacted if you have filled out the online form and isolated for 7 days after taking the test. Automatically, you can finish isolating after 7 days.

A WA Public Health Unit staff member will discuss your positive results. You will be asked to self-isolate until authorized by the Ministry of Health. An official COVID-19 letter will also be given to you after you finish your isolation. Visitors from abroad who come to WA Health facilities for COVID-19 will not be charged.

All travelers will be required to complete an SG arrival card by no later than 72 hours after departure. You will not be required to take the test under the current Vaccination Travel Framework.

The SG Arrival Card is an electronic landing card for travelers or residents returning to Singapore. This card also serves as a Travel Health Declaration. Travel Health Certificates are required by the government to maintain public health during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

The Singapore Arrival Card is an electronic service that allows foreigners to provide the Singapore government with important travel and identity information before they arrive there.

Are you looking forward to visiting Australia? Don't forget to always take care of your personal safety and that of your family wherever you are. Do not leave your passport and valuables unattended if you are at a tourist spot.

Don't forget to use the nationally recommended masks when traveling to tourist attractions.

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Easy access in and out of Australia will take you to a holiday experience like in the past. No need to bother showing the test result card or doing isolation. Everything is as easy as before the pandemic. However, it is important to keep checking the relevant government websites for the latest travel requirements, as these may change as your travel time approaches.

What are you waiting for? Immediately go to Australia with your family and partner. Always book the ticket flights and hotel room only from Traveloka. Have a good holiday!