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.
Originally published 29 October 2021
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