Germany
New Zealand is currently at alert level 1, which means that domestic travel is allowed providing travellers adhere to the prevailing health protocols. The epidemiological situation in New Zealand has been largely favourable with the country recording no new cases in the last 14 days, which means that Kiwis can largely celebrate Christmas the way they’ve always done. As there is no limit on the number of people who can attend a gathering, the Kiwi Christmas tradition of having a barbecue with family and friends will no doubt continue to be upheld. For Kiwis looking to travel abroad, a travel bubble between New Zealand and Australia is currently in effect. A special travel arrangement with Singapore is also in place for those looking to visit the city-state for both essential and non-essential purposes. New Zealand
In light of a month-long partial lockdown, Christmas festivities in Germany is currently under threat. Should the current lockdown extends to Christmas, then the typical Christmas celebration involving warm gatherings with family, friends, colleagues and subsequent visits to the Christmas markets are likely to be cancelled. In fact, most of the country’s 3,000 traditional Christmas Markets are currently facing cancellations. Since the lockdown also strongly discourages non-essential travel and determines the number of people who can come together for a private celebration, Germans may indeed have to settle for a truly silent celebration.
Australia
Australians looking to travel domestically for Christmas will need to first familiarize themselves with the travel restrictions of various states. Western Australia’s borders remain closed until November 14. Until then, interstate travellers cannot enter Western Australia without an exemption and supervised quarantine may be required. Northern Territory’s borders are open to all interstate travellers apart from those coming from Greater Melbourne. There are no restrictions in place within the state. Queensland will not grant entry to arrivals from Victoria and Greater Sydney. The state has reopened to other parts of NSW. Queenslanders can travel to areas outside of the 32 LGAs of Greater Sydney, with transit via Sydney airport allowed. New South Wales Victorian border will reopen on November 23. Until then a permit scheme is in place for border residents and those in transit. NSW residents returning home from Victoria must fly to Sydney airport and go into quarantine. There are no restrictions on other states.
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