FROM 23 NOVEMBER - SA ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT AND FREIGHT WORKERS:
Drivers entering SA from all areas ^except Very Low Risk Areas
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- Vaccination requirement:
- Evidence of 2 doses of COVID vaccine OR
- Evidence of one dose of AstraZeneca before 18th October 2021 AND evidence of booking of second dose within the recommended interval after the first dose
- Testing Requirement:
- Evidence of a negative result from a COVID test within the past 7 days
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Entry Form:
^If entering from a Very Low Risk Area (currently Queensland, Tasmania, Western Australia)
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- Vaccination requirement:
- must have one dose of COVID Vaccine on or before 8 December AND evidence of booking to receive 2nd dose AND
- Testing Requirement:
- Evidence of a negative result from a COVID test in the past 7 days OR have a test within 12hrs of arrival.
- Entry Form:
- Essential Traveller Approval - *all existing approvals will be honoured until they expire. New Approvals to enter must be made using using EntryCheck SA. See more information below.
NOTE: Check the location risk rating of the area coming from before entering SA to make sure you comply with the entry requirements http://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVIDLGAentry.
There are specific testing requirements for the general public entering SA, however, a commercial transport and freight worker satisfies the all testing requirements with the evidence of a negative result from a test in the past seven days.
Unvaccinated Essential Travellers will be prohibited from entry, however may apply to SA Health for an exemption from this requirement.
*NEW ESSENTIAL TRAVELLER APPROVAL
The new system currently only issues Single Passes so please follow the process below to get a 3 month approval as a Commercial Transport and Freight Essential Traveller.
- Register for an MySAGov account
- Go to EntryCheck SA system
- Check inbox for the initial approval email (please note, this first approval has only been issued for a single entry)
- To get a 3-month approval, scroll down the approval and click on the link to “apply for an exemption”.
- Indicate that you are a 'commercial transport and freight ET'.
- Upload supporting documentation (ie: letter from employer, etc) as per the previous permit application process) and your approval will be re-issued for 3 months with any relevant condition
- Check inbox for exemption approval.
Link to new Emergency Direction
SA Testing options
Commercial transport and freight workers can access COVID-19 testing at any testing site in SA. They will be given priority access upon presentation of proof of employment.
Sites have been set up on major freight routes to assist with access to testing. Information on site location and opening hours is available at the below links.
More information on COVID-19 testing options is available on the SA Health website.
Testing evidence
Evidence of a negative COVID-19 test result can be in the form of a SMS or a letter from an approved pathology provider.
Rapid antigen tests
Some commercial transport and freight workers entering South Australia from restricted zones will be directed to undertake a Rapid Antigen Test, in addition to the standard COVID-19 test.
Find more information about COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Testing at South Australian border sites.
Vaccination options
To ensure timely access to vaccination, walk-in appointments are available at the below dedicated commercial transport and freight worker COVID-19 vaccination site.
Tailem Bend COVID-19 vaccination clinic (7.00 am to 11.00 pm, 7 days)
8786 Princes Highway, Tailem Bend
Walk-in appointments are also available for commercial transport and freight workers at the below SA Health COVID-19 vaccination clinics. Proof of employment to demonstrate eligibility, as well as evidence of the most recent negative COVID-19 test result is required.