COVID - 19
There are no restrictions on Christmas Island, or within Australia at 25 July 2023.
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Previous information supplied / and last advice was as follows for those interested..
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LATEST UPDATE 12th October 2022
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The IOT subcommittee advised that the IOT State of Emergency ENDED on 13th August 2022
The details below may no longer be relevant to travel to the IOT, however restrictions may change in future.
Many restrictions have changed including the removal of the requirement to be vaccinated and to also isolate if testing positive to COVID 19.
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Prior to travel please check for any updates that may affect your travel to Christmas Island.
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Extra Divers (Australia) Pty Ltd, has an Australian Federal Police (AFP) approved COVID Safety Plan in place.
We request that you follow the information, and instructions given by our staff members.
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To assist you with further information, please follow the following links.
The Office of the Administrator is responsible for ensuring the information is current
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For Territory Controller/IOT Covid Subcommittee Bulletins pertaining to any IOT travel restrictions or questions please contact
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Natasha Griggs, Administrator Christmas and Cocos Keeling Islands
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Subscribe to the Covid 19 Sub-committee communication updates at https://confirmsubscription.com/h/t/06F9759695D2693F
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Information about entering WA from interstate or overseas
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International Arrivals & Departures from Australia - Department of Home Affairs
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For the latest advice, information and resources pertaining to COVID-19 please visit the
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The National Coronavirus Helpline operates 24 hours per day.
Please call 1800 020 080
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If you feel unwell, or have any symptoms, please do not travel, please do not attend the dive shop, or boat.
Please remain in your accommodation and contact the health services.
Indian Ocean Health Service 08 9164 8333
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We strongly suggest you acquire comprehensive travel insurance, to cover any unforeseen events.
Please check our COVID Terms & Conditions (no longer relevant due to ending of state of emergency)
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In June 2021 the health service on Christmas Island began vaccinating the community.
Currently over 96% of the eligible population has been vaccinated.
Christmas Island, Australia remained covid free until March 2022, when sadly it reported it's first case of Covid-19. 500 members of the community have tested positive to the virus, however none have required hospitalisation.
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