COVID-19 rules

Stay up to date with the evolving rules and restrictions, helping to stop the spread of COVID-19 as NSW opens up again.

Latest updates

International arrivals from 28 November 2021
A new COVID-19 variant of concern – the Omicron variant – has emerged internationally and new restrictions for international travellers are now in place in NSW. Check the rules for people arriving in NSW from overseas.

Rules and restrictions from 8 November

This includes medical exemptions and children under 16 years.

This includes people with only 1 COVID-19 vaccination dose.

Rules for businesses

Rules and restrictions that apply to businesses in NSW.

Call Service NSW 24 hours, 7 days a week on 13 77 88
Call the national coronavirus and COVID-19 vaccine helpline on 1800 020 080 (24/7)
Call the Coronavirus Disability Information Helpline on 1800 643 787
Report public health order offences to Crime Stoppers

Last updated: 3 December 2021