Australia to ditch paper arrrival cards for incoming travellers
Summary
Australia will replace paper arrival cards with digital passenger cards for international travellers. The government plans to spend $56.1 million over four years to introduce this new system at airports and seaports, aiming to make entry faster and improve data handling.Key Facts
- Paper arrival cards, used to declare personal and biosecurity information, will be replaced by digital forms.
- A trial on Qantas flights to Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne was successful.
- The digital cards will be available first via a web form and airline apps.
- The rollout will cover all major airports, including Perth and Adelaide, by the end of 2026.
- The government spending for this upgrade is $56.1 million over four years.
- Digital systems improve data quality and speed up border checks while supporting biosecurity.
- The agriculture minister emphasized that biosecurity protections will not be weakened.
- A 2024 report said the old paper system is outdated and could harm Australia's tourism image.
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