08 Jul 2021 | 05:24 AM UTC
New Zealand: Authorities resuming quarantine-free travel from Northern Territory and Western Australia from July 10 /update 11
New Zealand to begin quarantine-free travel for more Australian states from July 10. Green flights possible for New South Wales, Queensland.
Event
New Zealand will permit quarantine-free travel from Australia's Northern Territory and Western Australia from July 10. Passengers arriving from those states must submit a negative COVID-19 test obtained within 72 hours of departure.
Officials continue to ban most quarantine-free travel from NSW and Queensland until further notice. However, the government will begin so-called green flights from both states from July 10 for New Zealand citizens, Australians that reside in the county, and critical workers. Officials will also permit travel for humanitarian reasons. In addition to testing requirements, passengers from NSW and Queensland must confirm they have not visited any location of interest in Australia in the previous 14 days, are asymptomatic, and are not considered a close contact of any COVID-19 case. Any traveler who visited a location of interest in Australia remains banned from entering New Zealand.
Outbound flights to NSW and Queensland remain operational; however, airlines could cancel flights between New Zealand and airports serving the states due to reduced demand, though some flights from Auckland (AKL) to those states may continue.
Advice
Consider deferring travel plans and check with travel providers for rebooking options if impacted by the quarantine exemption suspension. Follow all official instructions.
Resources
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