Last Updated on February 23, 2023
Key points
- New guidance has been issued for travelers vaccinated outside of Australia
Overview
In preparation of the projected phased border reopening on 1 Nov 2021, Australia issued
new guidance for travelers vaccinated outside of Australia. Travelers vaccinated in countries outside of Australia must present vaccination certificates that meet specific criteria, found
here.
Both paper and digital vaccination certificates will be accepted.
In order to qualify as vaccinated, the traveler must have been vaccinated with a vaccine approved by Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). Current approved vaccines include:
- Two doses at least 14 days apart for AstraZeneca Vaxevanis, AstraZeneca COVIDSHIELD, Pfizer/BioNtech Comirnaty, Moderna Spikevax, Sinovac Coronavac; or
- A single dose of Johnson & Johnson/Janssen-Cilag COVID Vaccine
What’s Changed?
Australia released new guidance concerning vaccination certificates for travelers vaccinated outside of the country.
What Should Employers and Applicants Know?
Australia’s specifications for those travelers vaccinated outside of Australia are particularly
relevant for inbound travelers and expatriates returning to assignment in Australia, assuming they are exempt from border closure. If those groups were vaccinated outside of Australia, the government links above may prove helpful.
Looking Ahead
Continue to check the Australian government website for updates and Envoy’s website for additional information.
Content in this publication is for informational purposes only and not intended as legal advice, nor should it be relied on as such. For additional information on the issues discussed, consult an attorney at one of the two U.S. Law Firms working with the Envoy Platform or another qualified professional. On non-U.S. immigration issues, consult an Envoy global immigration service provider or another qualified representative.
