The Emergency Management (Arrivals Associated No 15) (COVID-19) Direction 2022 has been revoked and replaced by the Emergency Management (Arrivals Associated No 16) (COVID-19) Direction 2022. This Direction came into effect at 2.52pm on 22 February 2022.
Key changes include:
International Borders are now open to vaccinated tourists arriving in South Australia. Unvaccinated international travellers still require an exemption to enter.
Those entering the state are considered fully vaccinated if:
- The person has completed a primary course of an ATAGI approved or recognised vaccine; or
- They are under 12 years of age; or
- They are between 12 and 17 years of age and are travelling with a vaccinated parent or guardian; or
- They have a medical exemption certificate.
However, international arrivals will be subject to further vaccination requirements under other Directions. For example, only people over the age of 12 who have received a full course of a COVID-19 vaccine, and a booster, are allowed to enter residential aged care facilities.
International Arrivals must have a COVID-19 test prior to arrival as specified on Department of Home Affairs website. Vaccinated arrivals must have a PCR test on arrival and quarantine until that test taken.
For all requirements for vaccinated and unvaccinated international arrivals to South Australia, visit: https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/travel/international-travel
Other existing requirements remain.
The information above only highlights the key changes made to the Directions and does not reflect all requirements. Members of the public are encouraged to see the full Directions for further information.
All existing directions, frequently asked questions and other information can be found here: https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/emergency-declarations
If you require further information you can call the SA COVID-19 Information Line on 1800 253 787 between the hours of 8am to 8pm 7 days per week or go to the SA Health website at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au or www.sa.gov.au/covid-19
