Driving in Queensland: What you need to know

From midday on Friday, Queensland's borders will open for the first time since closing on March 25 to thwart the spread of COVID-19. The border will reopen to all states and territories except Victoria, with travellers requiring a Border Declaration Pass to enter the sunny state.

Travellers will require identification and a border declaration stating they have not visited Victoria over the previous 14 days to enter Queensland. The document bearer must complete an online questionnaire declaring that all of the information provided in relation to COVID-19 is true – with any falsehoods leading to a $4004 fine or a court-imposed penalty of $13,345.

It’s also important to note that a separate declaration pass is required for each individual, including children, and all travellers in your travelling party must be eligible to enter Queensland. However, if an individual seeking to enter Queensland is a child or person with impaired capacity, a parent or guardian may complete this form on behalf of the person.

Once your Queensland Border Declaration Pass is approved, you will need to enter Queensland within 7 days. If you don’t, you will need to apply for a new Queensland Border Declaration Pass.

Applicants are asked whether in the past 14 days they have been overseas, had contact with a person with a confirmed case of COVID-19, been in a declared COVID-19 hotspot (namely Melbourne), have had COVID-19 or have experienced any symptoms consistent with the coronavirus.

Victorians will be turned away from the border if they seek to enter Queensland.

NSW Police is urging motorists to be prepared to provide all relevant documentation and identification at checkpoints to help reduce delays.

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