Community cases of COVID-19 have been detected in Brunei. Transit and entry restrictions are in place for visitors including a requirement to present a negative COVID-19 (PCR) test result taken within 48 hours prior to departure. If you’re in Brunei, follow the advice of local authorities. Familiarise yourself with local regulations and restrictions. Brunei long-term […]
You may need to isolate on arrival to Bangladesh, depending on your port of embarkation. Contact your airline for further information. You must present a negative COVID-19 test certificate on arrival (regardless of vaccination status). The test must have been taken within 48 hours of your departure from your port of embarkation. These requirements may […]
Entry to Qatar is now permitted for most travellers. Entry requirements differ depending on vaccination status, country of embarkation and normal country of residence. COVID-19 remains a risk and restrictions still apply. Strict penalties apply for non-compliance. Stay up to date with current restrictions and travel measures (see ‘Travel’ and ‘Health’).
Oman has banned entry from certain countries in response to the Omicron COVID-19 variant. You can travel to Oman from all other countries if you’re an Omani citizen, foreign national who is a resident or a visa holder. This includes those eligible for a visa on arrival.
All incoming travellers must undergo a mandatory COVID-19 (PCR) test upon arrival at their own expense regardless of their vaccination status. You’ll also need to have a COVID-19 (PCR) test conducted at your country of departure within 72 hours of travel.
Saudi Arabia has resumed tourist visas for vaccinated international travellers. However, visas on arrival remain suspended. You’ll need proof of vaccination status. Travel to and from several destinations has been suspended. This is due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19. Check with local authorities for the latest updates.
Bahrain has further refined its COVID-19 measures, including by introducing a traffic light system. Flight options to Australia are unpredictable and may stop without notice.
The Government is continuing to assist vulnerable Australians through facilitated commercial flights.
All international passenger flights to and from Turkmenistan remain suspended, road borders are closed and passenger ferries are cancelled. Only Turkmen citizens, diplomats, permanent residents and essential workers are allowed to enter. All international arrivals are required to take a COVID-19 (PCR) test and undertake 21-day quarantine in a state-run facility. It is compulsory to […]
Uzbekistan has restricted entry from a number of southern African countries and Hong Kong for foreign travellers due to the Omicron COVID-19 variant. You must self-isolate for 10 days upon arrival if you’re travelling from Australia or one of the other countries where the Omicron variant has been detected. You must provide a certificate with […]