New Zealand: Authorities continue to suspend quarantine-free travel from Victoria, Australia, until at least 19:59 June 17 /update 3

Event

Officials in New Zealand have extended their suspension of quarantine-free travel from Victoria, Australia, through at least 19:59 June 17 amid ongoing community COVID-19 activity in Melbourne and other areas. Individuals who have visited Victoria from 19:59 May 25 can fly to New Zealand but must present a negative COVID-19 test result within 72 hours of departure and will not be able to travel from Melbourne. People who have visited the Greater Melbourne lockdown area from 23:59 May 27 cannot fly to New Zealand. Additionally, people who visited designated locations of interest in Victoria, Queensland, and New South Wales at specific times cannot travel to New Zealand for two weeks from the date of exposure.

The government will allow some quarantine-free flights from Melbourne from June 9. The so-called green flight options are only available for returning citizens, permanent residents, Australian residents in New Zealand, critical workers, and travelers with humanitarian exemptions. Eligible travelers must take a COVID-19 test within 72 hours of departure. Individuals who have visited the Greater Melbourne lockdown area from 23:59 May 27 and meet the eligibility criteria can fly to New Zealand on return green flights.

Officials have canceled most flights between New Zealand and Melbourne (MEL), but some flights from Auckland (AKL) to Victoria may continue. Further extensions of the controls and flight disruptions are possible.

Advice

Consider deferring travel plans and check with travel providers for rebooking options if scheduled to arrive in New Zealand through at least June 17. Follow all official instructions.

Resources

New Zealand COVID-19 Information
Victoria Public Exposure Sites