COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Norfolk Island (01 July Update)

Can a resident enter the country?

• Yes

• Citizens and residents can enter Norfolk Island.

Can a foreigner enter the country?

• No with exceptions

• Currently, Australian borders, including Norfolk Island, are closed to foreign nationals. Residents from Australia and New Zealand are permitted to enter Norfolk Island without quarantine, as long as they do not record travel history to any declared COVID-19 hotspots. Information on Australian hot spots can be found at this link.

• Travellers from Greater Sydney and Wollongong, Blue Mountains and Central Coast regions of NSW are not allowed to enter Norfolk Island until July 9. However, returning residents who have been in these areas will be required to spend 14 days in self-isolation on the island after arrival. Returning residents and essential workers need to contact the Incident Controller prior to their arrival and arrange to have private transport at the airport that they can drive to their home or accommodation.

• The Queensland Government has announced a three-day lockdown for the following Local Government Areas (LGA’s), Noosa, Sunshine Coast, Ipswich, Logan, Redlands, Moreton Bay
  Brisbane, Gold Coast, Scenic Rim, Lockyer Valley, Somerset, Townsville City, Palm Island Aboriginal Shire. Anyone arriving on the island from the above LGAs must self-isolate at home or in their accommodations until 18:00 on Friday, July 2. EMT will examine the requirement and, if it is extended, will apply for it locally.

Test required upon arrival?

• Yes with exceptions

• Visitors are required to undergo testing for COVID-19 as determined by the NIHRACS.

Is a test certificate required?

• No with exceptions

• Updated information on entry testing requirements for travellers arriving on Norfolk Island is not available. Visitors are required to undergo testing for COVID-19 as determined by the NIHRACS.

Is quarantine required on arrival?

• No, with exceptions

• Residents from Australia and New Zealand are free to enter Norfolk Island without quarantine as long as they have not travelled from any declared COVID-19 hotspots. Information on Australian hotspots can be found at this link.

• Anyone who is currently on Norfolk Island and has been in a New Zealand-listed location of interest must self-isolate and get tested by NIHRACS. The list of locations of interest is published by New Zealand Health at this link.

• Travellers in transit or currently on the Island from Victoria or people who have been in Victoria in the last fourteen days will be required to contact NIHRACS and self-isolate if they have been in any of the listed COVID-19 hotspots. Returning residents who have been in the Greater Melbourne area in the last 14 days will be granted an Entry Pass but will be required to spend 14 days in self-isolation post-arrival on the island. More information can be found here.

• Travellers arriving on the Island from Noosa, Sunshine Coast, Ipswich, Logan, Redlands, Moreton Bay, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Scenic Rim, Lockyer Valley, Somerset, Townsville City, Palm Island Aboriginal Shire will be required to contact NIHRACS and self-isolate until July 2, 18:00. Returning residents who have been in the Greater Sydney and Wollongong, Blue Mountains and Central Coast regions of NSW area in the last 14 days will be granted an Entry Pass but will be required to spend 14 days in self-isolation post-arrival on the island. More information can be found here.

• Based on the above restrictions, arriving travellers will be required to spend between 0 and 14 days in quarantine.

Entry form required?

• Yes

• Travellers to Norfolk Island, including children, must complete and obtain an online Norfolk Island Travel Pass within 24 to 72 hours prior to their journey.

Recommended Border App

• Yes

• Travellers are advised to download the COVIDSafe App and register prior to travel. The app is available for download for
  Android and
  IOS

Airline restrictions

• Moderate

• All residents are allowed to return home. Commercial flight services are currently available.

Border restrictions

• Significant

• Australian borders, including Norfolk Island, are currently closed to foreign nationals.

Curfew restrictions

• Minimal

• The state of emergency has been extended until 30 September 2021. There is no curfew or lockdown in effect on Norfolk Island. Norfolk Island is currently under a COVID-19 recovery plan during the state of emergency, which can be found here.

Social distancing restrictions

• Minimal

• Group sports activities may resume under Level C guidelines of the Australian Institute of Sport Framework.

• Schools are allowed to open.

• Workplaces may open but must practice social distancing and sanitary standards.

• Massage therapists, beauticians, and other services are allowed to open with public health measures in place.

• Indoor and outdoor public gatherings of up to 100 people are allowed without approval; gatherings of more than 100 people require approval from the Incident Controller.

Internal travel restrictions

• Minimal

• Local transportation services are currently operating, and citizens are free to travel within Norfolk Island. Some local restrictions may apply.

Non-essential shops open?

• Yes

• All businesses are open.

Accommodations open?

• Yes

• All businesses are open.

Restaurants open?

• Yes

• Restaurants and cafes are open.

Bars and cafes open?

• Yes

• Cafes and bars are open.

Personal care services open?

• Yes

• All businesses are allowed to operate.

Masks required in public?

• No

• There are currently no regulations to wear a face mask while on the island; however, it is recommended that travellers wear a face mask in public spaces and transport.

The COVID-19 epidemic is constantly changing worldwide. Travel and border restrictions may change with little or no notice. Airlines may have their own requirements for testing, masking, and distancing. It is recommended that travellers carry a supply of face masks since the requirement can vary by location. It is recommended that travellers practice social distancing and maintain a 6-foot distance from other individuals and avoid crowded areas. Check with your airline, booking agent, or country's embassy for information on your specific travel plans.