Victoria's COVID-19 rules and restrictions
Victoria's COVID-19 rules and restrictions
Rules from 11.59 pm 23 December 2021
Leaving home
No restrictions
Masks
Masks required:
- in all indoor settings outside of the home for people aged 8 years and over
- at all events with an attendance over 30,000. You may remove your mask when seated.
Travel
No restrictions on intrastate or interstate travel. Entry permits required on return to Victoria.
Check COVID restrictions for your destination
International travel in alignment with National Plan
Private gatherings
No limit
Public gatherings
No limit
Hospitality
No restrictions, vaccination requirements remain
Vaccination requirements do not apply for takeaway-only venues.
Weddings
No restrictions for fully vaccinated people.
If vaccination status is not being checked, events are restricted to 50 people per venue, with density limits of 1 per 4sqm.
Funerals
No restrictions for fully vaccinated people.
If vaccination status is not being checked, events are restricted to 50 people per venue, with density limits of 1 per 4sqm.
Schools & Childcare
Open to all ages. Masks required indoors at primary school for staff and visitors, and all students in years 3 and above
Workplaces
Some restrictions apply depending on workplace and industry. Vaccination requirements remain for certain businesses that are only open for fully vaccinated people, or for workers who are required to be vaccinated
COVIDSafe plans and check-in requirements apply
Retail
Masks required. Vaccination requirements remain for non-essential retail.
Beauty therapy
No restrictions, vaccination requirements remain
Religious gatherings
No restrictions for fully vaccinated people.
If vaccination status is not being checked, events are restricted to 50 people per venue, with density limits of 1 per 4sqm.
Sport & Outdoor
No restrictions, vaccination requirements remain
Entertainment
No restrictions, vaccination requirements remain
Outdoor events with more than 30,000 people attending require a COVIDSafe plan.
Hospitals & care facilities
Restrictions for high-risk settings remain, even for fully vaccinated persons.
Aged care: Visitors limited to five people per day, including dependents.
Hospitals: Visits limitied to certain circumstances such as end-of-life.
Real estate
No restrictions, vaccination requirements remain
Limitied to single household private inspections if vaccination status isn't being checked