Western Australia, WA

Posted By NHIA  
02/01/2022
08:00 AM

To Enter WA 

 

        Information on WA’s controlled border arrangement, conditions of entry and quarantine.

        From Saturday 5 February 2022, WA will embark on its Safe Transition and ease interstate and international borders. Updates will be provided when this comes into effect.

        Western Australia's border arrangement

        WA is in a safe and sensible controlled border arrangement, based on public health advice.

        The controlled border arrangement provides a system for safe travel into WA from interstate, depending on where travellers have come from and who they’ve had contact with in the 14 days prior to travel. They are also subject to conditions, including completing a G2G Pass (external link) declaration prior to entry. Essential Travellers must upload as much supporting documentation as possible. Including your speciality in the field and time critical nature.

         

        WA’s Chief Health Officer continues to closely monitor community transmission in other jurisdictions, and will advise the WA Government if any changes to our borders are required to keep Western Australians protected.

        Jurisdictions as at 4th January 2022

        Conditions for quarantine

        As part of our safe and sensible controlled border arrangement, conditions of quarantine apply to travellers coming into WA. These conditions apply to travellers arriving from a low risk jurisdiction. Travellers from medium, high, and extreme risk jurisdictions are not permitted to enter unless approved.

        Very low risk jurisdictions

        • Before travelling to WA, complete a mandatory G2G Pass (external link) registration and declaration.
        • If travelling by air, you must wear a mask on your flight while in WA airspace, and while inside the airport (with some exceptions – e.g. children under the age of 12 are not required to wear a mask).
        • Complete a health screening on arrival.
        • Scan your G2G Pass to exit the airport.
        • No quarantine required.

        Low risk jurisdictions

        • Before travelling to WA, complete a mandatory G2G Pass (external link) registration and declaration.
        • You must provide proof of being double dose vaccinated against COVID-19, if eligible.
        • Complete a health screening on arrival.
        • Scan your G2G Pass and then verify you have suitable premises for self-quarantine.
        • If you have suitable premises, enter self-quarantine for 14 days. 
        • You must wear a mask from when you enter WA until you arrive at suitable self-quarantine premises or government approved quarantine facilities. In addition if travelling by air, you must also wear a mask on the flight while in WA airspace, and while inside the airport (with some exceptions – e.g. children under the age of 12 are not required to wear a mask).
        • Travellers are subject to a COVID-19 test within 48 hours of arrival and on day 12 of quarantine, or at any point when symptoms develop. A mask must be worn while travelling to and from the COVID Clinic.

        The G2G Now (external link) app enables virtual check-ins during your quarantine once you have entered WA. Travellers from low risk jurisdictions are encouraged to download and use the app.

        Medium risk jurisdictions

        • You are not permitted to enter without an approval through G2G Pass (external link).
        • You will not be permitted to enter unless you provide evidence of having suitable premises at which you must quarantine for 14 days. If entering WA by air, your suitable premises must be within 12 hours of driving including rest breaks and fuel stops, with no overnight stays permitted. If entering WA by road, your suitable premises must be within 1,500 kilometres of the border (with one overnight stop permitted).
        • If permitted entry, you must self-quarantine at a suitable premises for 14 days.
        • You must provide proof of being double dose vaccinated against COVID-19, if eligible.
        • Approved travellers are subject to a COVID-19 test within 24 hours of arrival and on day 12 of quarantine, or at any point when symptoms develop. A mask must be worn while travelling to and from the COVID Clinic.
        • You must wear a mask from when you enter WA until you arrive at suitable self-quarantine premises or government approved quarantine facilities. In addition if travelling by air, you must also wear a mask on the flight while in WA airspace, and while inside the airport (with some exceptions – e.g. children under the age of 12 are not required to wear a mask).
        • Approved travellers will be required to use the G2G Now app on arrival in WA

        High risk jurisdictions

        • You are not permitted to enter without an approval through G2G Pass (external link).
        • If permitted entry, you must self-quarantine at a suitable premises for 14 days. Any other person residing in that premises is also required to quarantine for 14 days, download and use G2G Now, have a COVID-19 test on day 12, and notify 13 COVID (13 26843) and provide their details. You may not be granted entry to WA if you do not have a suitable self-quarantine address available.
        • You must provide proof of being double dose vaccinated against COVID-19, if eligible.
        • Approved travellers will be required to use the G2G Now app on arrival in WA.
        • COVID-19 tests within 24 hours of arrival and day 12.
        • You must wear a mask from when you enter WA until you arrive at suitable self-quarantine premises or government approved quarantine facilities. In addition if travelling by air, you must also wear a mask on the flight, and while inside the airport (with some exceptions – e.g. children under the age of 12 are not required to wear a mask).
        • You are not permitted to travel more than 200km to self-quarantine at a suitable premises. If you cannot provide evidence of having access to such suitable premises, it is highly unlikely you will be approved for entry into WA.

        Extreme risk jurisdictions

        • You are not permitted to enter without an approval through G2G Pass (external link).
        • Exemptions are restricted to Commonwealth, State and specialist functions only;
        • If permitted entry, you will be directed to undertake 14 days hotel quarantine at a Government approved quarantine facility at your own expense.
        • You must provide proof of being double vaccinated against COVID-19, if eligible.
        • You will undertake COVID-19 tests on days one, five and 13.
        • You must wear a mask from when you enter WA until you arrive at government approved quarantine facilities. In addition if travelling by air, you must also wear a mask on the flight, and while inside the airport (with some exceptions – e.g. children under the age of 12 are not required to wear a mask).

         

         

         

        We have confirmed that all states have agreed that agriculture and suppliers of essential services to agriculture will be categorised as essential services.

         

        National Coronavirus Helpline Phone Number: 1800 020 080 and WA Number 13 26 843
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