Northern Territory Border Requirements


Who is exempt? Request a ticket. www.qld.gov.au/border-pass This guide is designed for NTCA members to help them navigate government travel requirements to reduce and control the spread of COVID-19. You do not need to complete a border entry form or have a negative COVID-19 test before arriving in the Northern Territory. Who is exempt? Factsheet on Border Controls coronavirus.nt.gov.au/community-advice/border-controls/exemption-categories-for-essential-travellers www.qld.gov.au/about/newsroom/queensland-border-restrictions Border Restrictions QLD www.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/122575/border-restrictions-business-industry-fact-sheet.pdf Please refer to the following border entry requirements for travellers in the Northern Territory via the latest instructions for COVID-19 through the Northern Territory Chief Health Officer: Travel and border entry prerequisites: You will receive enough kits per person to meet testing requirements, as well as a replacement if you have symptoms between test days. Border controls coronavirus.nt.gov.au/community-advice/border-controls apply for a special exemption www.wa.gov.au/government/publications/wa-border-restrictions-application-special-exemption The officer then makes a final decision and, if necessary, allows the traveler to enter the state without interruption or, in other cases, the quarantine requirements set out in the direction apply. Australian Department of Health www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert/coronavirus-covid-19-current-situa. For more information on significant travel in remote communities, call the NT Helpline on 1800 518 189, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (ACST), Monday to Friday. Rest assured that NT bird specialists are COVID-19 Ready accredited operators with a valid COVID-19 safety plan, and we will work with our guests to ensure you have safe tourism options with us in the future. You can travel anywhere in the Northern Territory, except for a restricted area for 14 days after you arrive in the Northern Territory. Exclusion zones are municipalities that have a full vaccination rate of less than 80% for residents 5 years of age and older. Unvaccinated returning Territories and those authorized to enter the Northwest Territories must complete a mandatory 14-day supervised quarantine at their own expense.

The national lockout in the Northern Territory has ended. However, the communities of Yuendumu and Yuelamu remain locked out. See Northern Territory Lockdowns and Outbreaks for rules that apply during a lockout. The rules for mandatory face masks apply throughout the Northern Territory, see Face masks — Northern Territory in the restriction checker. If you are fully vaccinated, you can enter the Northern Territory without quarantine. Northern Territory Government website on coronavirus coronavirus.nt.gov.au/ www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-the-premier-and-cabinet/covid-19-coronavirus-travel-and-transport-advic border control. To book a COVID-19 test, please visit coronavirus.nt.gov.au/stay-safe. You can also call the Northern Territory COVID-19 hotline. Northwest Territory Remote Travel Helpline: 1800-518-189 or email: remote.travel@nt.gov.au Anyone entering a remote community in the Northern Territory for business purposes must have received 2 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. A remote community with low vaccination rates is a remote community with a vaccination rate of less than 70% or one of 29 communities controlled by the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organization (ACCHO). Unvaccinated visitors are not allowed to enter the Northern Territory.

RAT kits are provided free of charge at the airport or at a street pick-up point. You must make your first RAT and submit an online declaration form within 2 hours of your arrival at the NT. Children under 2 years of age do not need to perform an RTA. If you get sick in the Northern Territory, learn more about medical care for travellers. There are no restrictions on people entering the Northern Territory from overseas. You do not need to have a negative COVID-19 test before arriving at the NT. International travellers must follow the Australian Government`s arrival instructions. Further information is available on the website of the Ministry of the Interior. International travellers should also read the latest advice from the Australian government on Smartraveller`s website.

The following instructions from the Chief Health Officer (CHO) are in effect. Check the government website for your destination before you travel. Anyone entering these communities from Darwin, Alice Springs, Katherine or anywhere else outside the Northern Territory must pass a rapid antigen test 72 hours before entering the community. You should follow Northern Territory (NT) health advice if you test positive in the Northern Territory or are in close contact. Currently, there are no restrictions on interstate travellers to visit the Northern Territory. You must download the G2G Now app before arriving in the area. Go to coronavirus.nt.gov.au and click on «Remote Work and Travel» for more information. Sign up to receive the latest news and offers delivered straight to your inbox at Designated Bio Security Areas www.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-03/Western%20Australia%20-%20Designated%20Biosecurity%20Area%20FINAL%2026. Border control emergencydepartments.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/health+topics/health+topics+a+-+.

If you are a resident, boarding student, essential worker or family member of a significant worker, you can return home to an exclusion zone if you meet certain conditions. For more information, see coronavirus.nt.gov.au. Click on «Northern Territory border entry from 20 December 2021». Here`s the latest COVID-19 information from the Northern Territory Government: For more information on face mask rules in the Northern Territory, see «Face Masks – Northern Territory» in the restriction checker. Who is exempt? www.wa.gov.au/government/document-collections/covid-19-coronavirus-state-of-emergency-declarations#travel designated biosecurity zones (proof of residence/essential service required — NTCA form letter) coronavirus.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/809041/Northern-Territory-Designated-Biosecurity-Areas.pdf persons under 15 years of age are considered vaccinated only for entry into the Northwest Territories. Feel free to contact Luke or Sarah if you would like to discuss any of this. For more information on travel, visit coronavirus.nt.gov.au/travel or call the Northern Territory COVID-19 hotline on 1800 490 484, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (ACST), 7 days a week. Who is exempt? www.police.sa.gov.au/sa-police-news-assets/front-page-news/direction-released-for-travel-into-south-australia?fb.

A member of the public who believes they are a «significant traveller» is asked to justify their status when approached by police at a checkpoint or other location in the state. You can find information about our COVID-19 policies and terms and conditions on our FAQ page here: Learn more about the conditions of arrival in the region by sea. Anyone entering one of these communities must wear a mask at all times 7 days after arriving in public. Frequently Asked Questions about Biosecurity Areas Designated www.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-03/DPC0056_FAQs_Biodiversity_280320_V2.pdf.