Explanation: How Australians Can Fly Abroad Now That International Borders Are Reopened | Campbelltown-Macarthur Advertiser

Australian citizens and permanent residents can now travel abroad, but a number of steps must be taken before boarding a plane.

First, travelers should be fully immunized at least seven days before international travel out of the country.

Travelers must also obtain an international vaccination certificate before their flight, which can be obtained from your online Medicare account through the myGov site.

After that, travelers can book their flights, visas if needed, and travel insurance, which is a requirement in some countries during the pandemic.

Australia does not have pre-departure testing requirements for people leaving the country, but some countries have requirements for arriving passengers.

For example, England requires newcomers to undergo a COVID-19 test before the end of the second day in the country.

Travelers must also complete a passenger locator form 48 hours before arriving in England, which can be done online.

Meanwhile, the United States requires newcomers to return a negative test more than three days before their trip to the United States.

Country-specific travel requirements can be found on the Smartaveller website or on the websites of the government of the destination country.