CNBC Travel looks into what it’s now like to visit a country that was once labeled “Fortress Australia” because of its strict Covid-19 policies.
Digital Passenger DeclarationA negative Covid-19 test result — PCR and self-administered rapid antigen tests supervised by online advisers are acceptedTravelers should also check the entrance rules for the state or territory where they are landing for additional requirements.Since most documents are checked during the departure process, landing is Australia is surprisingly easy.
"The process was faster than pre-Covid times as there were less people at the airport," she said."What used to take us over an hour pre-Covid was completed within 20 minutes." In both places, masks are required on public transportation, including flights, taxis and rideshare services. An Uber driver in Melbourne told me that, because he takes care of his 83-year-old mother, he kicks out non-compliant riders and cancels their bookings.
Compare this with Western Australia, which requires proof of vaccination to enter restaurants, indoor entertainment venues, attractions, stadiums, gyms and amusement parks. A shopkeeper in the trendy Melbourne neighborhood of Carlton told me things were quieter than before the pandemic, before saying"though I really don't remember what 'normal' feels like anymore."
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