Australia to ditch paper arrrival cards for incoming travellers

Digital customs declaration to be phased in at all international airports and seaports after successful Qantas trial

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The days of filling out paper arrival cards are to end for millions of travellers arriving in Australia on international flights.

The Albanese government has announced it will roll out digital passenger cards to all Australian international airports and seaports after a “successful” trial on Qantas flights into Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.