Hi everyone it's Helen Hotai here founder of Form Help and as you can see here we are on the
smarttraveler.gov.eu website and today we've got an exciting update so as you can see here in the
heading uh covert 19 related border restrictions lifted so this was dated on monday the 4th of july
um being today and this is what the australian government has announced so what's changed
so from 1201 am australian eastern standard time on the 6th of july 2022 you will no longer need to
fill out a digital passenger declaration or a dpd or a maritime travel declaration when entering
australia you won't need to declare or prove your vaccination status so that's great news
for those who have not entered australia due to their vaccination status and you no longer
need to seek exemptions to enter australia now remember that destinations airlines and cruise
ships may have their own covert 19 vaccination testing and masking requirements you must meet
now what's still in place now you will still need to wear a mask on inbound international flights
state and territory orders mandating masks on domestic flights also remain in place you'll still
need to comply with requirements of the state or territory you arrive in and any other state or
territory you plan to travel on to domestically and you can read more about the current state or
territory travel restrictions and i will provide the links in the description box below now before
you go it's exciting that travel is returning to a post covered normal but there are still some
things to consider before booking your flight so when you're planning your trip you will need to
read the global clover 19 health advisory and the step-by-step guide to travel during covert 19
ensure you read and subscribe to the travel advice for your destination
and your transits locations familiarize yourself with their covert 19 requirements ensure you meet
their entry requirements including any visas you might need ensure you check your passport's expiry
date many destinations require six months validity and contact your transports providers to confirm
their vaccination testing and masking requirements now always purchase travel insurance and ensure
it covers all your planned activities and then see the choice travel insurance buying guide
covered 19 edition for advice on choosing and then requirements can change quickly so monitor
government's advice and subscribe for up updates to your destinations to ensure you remain informed
on global developments that may impact your travel now remember practicing covert safe behaviors is
important to minimize risk to yourself your loved ones and the community and if you're unvaccinated
you're strongly discouraged from international travel due to the health risks and your transport
provider can refuse to allow you on board if you're showing symptoms of covert 19 you don't
meet their vaccination or testing requirements you don't meet the requirements of your destination
or you refuse to wear a mask when required and also see the media release from the minister
for health and aged care and the media release from their minister for home affairs and that is
the latest advice from the australian government in regards to the covet 19 related border
restrictions which will be lifted come the 6th of july 2022. It's Helen Hotai founder of Form Help
signing out, have a wonderful evening and excited for those who are planning travels to Australia!