International travel into Queensland is back, with quarantine requirements for fully-vaccinated people relaxed from 1 am on Saturday 22 January.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk made the announcement this morning and said the decision was made due to the state being expected to reach the much-anticipated landmark of 90 per cent full vaccination.
“It’s a time for families to reunite,” Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said.
“I think it now actually allows them allows certainty for people to be able to book their airline tickets.”
The rules are different for vaccinated and unvaccinated people arriving from overseas.
If you are fully vaccinated, there are no restrictions on your entry to the state and no quarantine is required however you will need to take a rapid antigen test (RAT) within 24 hours of arriving.
If you are not fully vaccinated, you will need to meet the relevant requirements for entry and will be required to undertake a period of quarantine.
These conditions for entry include a requirement to take a RAT within 24 hours of arriving.
Those who do not meet the criteria for home quarantine will be required to undertake an equivalent period of quarantine in a government-nominated facility.
International arrivals who are already in quarantine will be free to leave at 1 am on Saturday.
Queensland Health says “regardless of where you come from, must complete the relevant entry declaration and abide by the public health directions in place at the time”.
“Get tested if you have any symptoms and isolate until you receive your results.”
Ms Palaszczuk stated requiring international arrivals to take a rapid antigen test is a “precautionary measure”, and will not be policed but rather treated as an honour system.
“We’re just asking people to please do that, just to check if they are testing positive,” Ms Palaszczuk said.
“It’s an added protection to the community.”
While restrictions are being eased regarding international travel, social restrictions for unvaccinated people across the state will remain the same.
The Southern Downs region recorded 40 new cases of Covid-19 today, bringing our total up to 647.
