Information is based on travel restrictions from South Africa to Townsville
Most visitors from South Africa need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Townsville.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from South Africa are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Townsville.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from South Africa are not required to quarantine after entering Townsville.
Documents
Travel Authorization Form - Travelers who are not in an exempt category may request an individual exemption to Australia's travel restrictions using this form.
Digital Passenger Declaration - You can start a DPD seven days before your flight to Australia, but you can only submit a DPD within 72 hours before your departure.
Returning to South Africa from Townsville
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Townsville are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering South Africa.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Townsville are not required to quarantine after entering South Africa.
Booking a flight to Townsville (TSV) is your only option if you intend on flying to Townsville. It is only a 4,5 km journey from Townsville to Townsville’s city centre.