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TRAVELLING PROCEDURE AND REQUIREMENT TO ENTER PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA FROM MALAYSIA

Information for international travellers

International travellers entering WA are required to:

• meet Commonwealth Government requirements (external link) to enter Australia, including vaccination and testing requirements
• be fully vaccinated under the Commonwealth Government requirements, if eligible
• hold a current G2G Pass
• undertake a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) within 12 hours of arriving in Western Australia and register any positive result

Unvaccinated returning Australians will be required to complete 7 days of hotel quarantine.

Face coverings must be worn on aircraft and at airports in WA, unless the traveller is aged under 12 years or holds a valid medical exemption. 

See the Department of Health website for information about:

• COVID-19 test requirements and the evidence you need to provide
• what to do if your test result is positive when you have had and recovered from COVID-19
• exemptions from standard pre-departure testing requirements, including countries and jurisdictions exempt from pre-departure testing.

You are responsible for checking testing and proof of vaccination requirements for the airline you are travelling with and any countries you transit through.

Entering WA

You will be provided with a RAT upon arrival and must undertake the test upon arrival within 12 hours and register any positive result.

 

 

Indirect international arrivals

International arrivals who transit throughout other states or territories in Australia will be subject to the interstate arrival requirements and must:

• hold a current G2G Pass
• be triple dose vaccinated against COVID-19, if eligible (or double dose vaccinated if not eligible for a third dose)
• undertake a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) within 12 hours of arriving in WA if entering by air (or 24 hours if not entering by air) and register any positive result.

While you are in Perth, Western Australia

While you are in WA, make sure you:

• wear a face covering everywhere indoors (other than a home), including when on public transport, in taxis and rideshare vehicles
• are aware of any public health measures in WA and find out what you can and can’t do
• get tested if you develop any COVID-19 symptoms
• are familiar with information and advice for managing COVID-19, including any testing and isolation guidance
• regularly check the list of exposure sites and follow the relevant health advice
• use the ServiceWA app, SafeWA app, or mandatory contact registers to check in to certain businesses and venues
• have your proof of vaccination ready to enter certain businesses and venues
• check the remote Aboriginal communities page before travelling through remote areas in WA

What happens if you test positive to COVID-19 in WA?

See the Testing and isolation guidelines for information about what to do if you test positive or are a close contact.

It is also important to make sure you plan ahead and have a registered G2G Pass and proof of vaccination prior to travelling back into WA.

 

Consulate General of Malaysia, Perth