Entering Australia

During your flight to Australia, Immigration and Customs declaration forms are handed to each passenger. Complete these on the plane before joining the queue at Immigration. When you go through the arriving passenger desk, an Immigration Officer will check your passport and the immigration form you filled in on the aircraft. You will then head to the baggage claim area to collect your luggage.

If you have stated that you have nothing to declare, the Customs Officer will tell you to follow the green route, which takes you through to the entrance hall outside.

If you have stated that you have goods to declare, you will be directed to the red route where you will be asked about the goods. In either case, your bags may be searched.

You are not allowed to bring any foodstuffs, spices, plants, animal or wood products into Australia. If you do, they must be declared on the Customs declaration form. If you do not declare these items, they may be confiscated and you could be fined.

For more details, visit the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) website.