After nearly two years, Australia to reopen borders to travellers from February 21

"If you're double vaccinated, we look forward to welcoming you back to Australia," Prime Minister Scott Morrison said.

SYDNEY: Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Monday (February 7, 2022) announced that the country will fully reopen its borders to all travellers vaccinated against Covid-19 from February 21.

"If you're double vaccinated, we look forward to welcoming you back to Australia," Morrison said during a media briefing.

Australia, which shut its borders in March of 2020, has been going through a staggered reopening in recent months, allowing in only its citizens and residents, skilled migrants, international students and certain seasonal workers.