Changes to quarantine arrangements for overseas arrivals

30 Nov 2021 / New South Wales, Australia

In response to the emergence of the Omicron variant of concern, New South Wales (NSW) has introduced changes to quarantine arrangements for overseas arrivals, including:

All passengers who arrived in NSW on or after 28 November 2021 and who have been to a country of concern in the previous 14 days must go to quarantine facility regardless of vaccination status

All passengers who arrived in NSW before 28 November 2021 and who have been to a country of concern in the previous 14 days must self-isolate for 14 days, regardless of vaccination status

All fully vaccinated passengers who arrive in NSW after 28 November 2021 must self-isolate for 3 days and then comply with these Guidelines

Maritime crew arriving via air into NSW must self-isolate for 72 hours and receive a negative PCR within 24 hours of arrival before embarking a vessel. Persons must comply with the Guidelines (including not attending high-risk premises for at least 7 days after arrival).

Please note that this is an evolving situation, and this may change at short notice.

For further details and updates, as well as information about operations in Australia, contact GAC Australia at [email protected]

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