Permits for travel to Regional NSW

It was announced last weekend that a permit system would be introduced for some travel between Greater Sydney and regional NSW. Today the Premier confirmed that this would be in effect from tomorrow, Saturday 21 August.

The Service NSW site has now been updated with more details and confirms that if you live in Greater Sydney, you'll need to register on the Service NSW site when travelling outside of Greater Sydney.

You are able to register online on the Service NSW website now. View our how-to guide on registering to travel to regional NSW for easy to follow instructions on the registration process.

Please note: This is not required for anyone who lives in Regional NSW who travels into Greater Sydney for work and then back to Regional NSW.

Greater Sydney does not include Shellharbour and the Central Coast for the purposes of this travel registration.

Registration is valid for a maximum of 14 days. You'll need to reapply for a travel registration, if:

  • you're travelling for more than 14 days, or
  • your travel dates change or need to be amended.

You must carry your travel registration and supporting documents with you at all times as you'll need to provide these to NSW Police if requested.

If you're unable to register online, an over the phone option will be available in late August.

Eligibility

You'll need to register to travel if you're:

  • travelling more than 50km outside of Greater Sydney for work and you are:
  • inspecting a property because you genuinely need a place to live in (no investment properties)
  • moving between residences, including travelling to your second home if you:
    • are using the home for work (if so, only the worker may travel), or
    • need to undertake urgent maintenance, repairs, or attend to animal welfare (if so, only one person may travel to the second home).

What you need

  • a MyServiceNSW Account – you can create one when you start your registration
  • your name, address, email and contact number
  • your travel details (where you will be staying, working or visiting)
  • your travel dates
  • your dependants' name and contact number, if applicable.