The Emergency Management (Arrivals Associated No 10) (COVID-19) Direction 2021 has been revoked and replaced by the Emergency Management (Arrivals Associated No 11) (COVID-19) Direction 2021. This Direction came into effect at 6.08pm on 26 December 2021.
Key changes include:
Testing Requirements:
All travellers to South Australia, except Very Low Risk arrivals, need to obtain a negative COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) or a negative COVID-19 PCR test 72 hours prior to arrival.
High Risk and International arrivals are required—among other entry conditions—to quarantine and test on day 1 of arrival, on day 6 after arrival, and on day 13 after arrival. The tests for days 1 and 6 need to be COVID-19 PCR tests, while the 13th day can be either a COVID-19 RAT or a COVID-19 PCR test.
To find out more about all requirements for travellers to South Australia, visit:
Close Contacts:
A person is prohibited from entering South Australia if they are a close contact of a positive COVID-19 case interstate. If a person after entering South Australia becomes aware they are a close contact of a positive COVID-19 case interstate, they must comply with the requirements of the Emergency Management (Exposure Sites, Contacts and Diagnosis Requirements) COVID-19) Direction 2021.
This Direction can be found here:
Other existing requirements remain.
The information above only highlights the key changes made to the Directions and does not reflect all requirements. Members of the public are encouraged to see the full Directions for further information.
All existing directions, frequently asked questions and other information can be found here:
If you require further information you can call the SA COVID-19 Information Line on 1800 253 787 between the hours of 8am to 8pm 7 days per week or go to the SA Health website at or
