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Incoming Passenger Card

On the plane or ship. Invited Qantas passengers can use the digital Australia Travel Declaration up to 72 hours before departure. It's free on the official site. A parent or guardian can complete the card on behalf of a child.

Official site

abf.gov.au

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Cost
Free
When
On the plane or ship. Invited Qantas passengers can use the digital Australia Travel Declaration up to 72 hours before departure.
Who
Most passengers arriving in Australia, including Australian citizens.

For families and groups

  • A parent or guardian can complete the card on behalf of a child.
  • A card can be completed on behalf of another traveller you're in charge of, such as your child.

What you'll need

  • Passport details
  • Flight number
  • Address in Australia
  • Customs, biosecurity and health declarations

Good to know

  • It must be completed in English and signed.
  • The digital version is being trialled with Qantas on flights into Brisbane and selected flights into Sydney and Melbourne.

Questions

What is the official Incoming Passenger Card website?

Incoming Passenger Card (Australian Border Force) (https://www.abf.gov.au/entering-and-leaving-australia/crossing-the-border/at-the-border/incoming-passenger-card-(ipc)). It's free there. WayReady isn't the government: we link you to the official site.

When can I submit the Incoming Passenger Card?

On the plane or ship. Invited Qantas passengers can use the digital Australia Travel Declaration up to 72 hours before departure.

Who needs the Incoming Passenger Card?

Most passengers arriving in Australia, including Australian citizens.

Do children need the Incoming Passenger Card?

A parent or guardian can complete the card on behalf of a child.

Can one person do the Incoming Passenger Card for the whole family?

A card can be completed on behalf of another traveller you're in charge of, such as your child.

How much does the Incoming Passenger Card cost?

Nothing on the official site, Incoming Passenger Card (Australian Border Force). Sites that charge a fee for it aren't the government.

Sources

Checked 3 October 2026. Rules can change at short notice, so confirm on the official site before you travel. How we check.