Prime Minister Scott Morrison said today that about 56 international flights will land in the next 24 hours in Australia, which reopens its borders on Monday to foreigners and tourists vaccinated against covid-19.

"There are more than 1.2 million people around the world who have visas and can come. (...) Tourists are coming back and my message is: pack your bags, come and have some of the best experiences you can imagine," Morrison said at a press conference, quoted by Lusa.

The ruler added that the number of flights will increase over time, especially in Sydney and Melbourne, the country's largest cities.

Travelers will be required to have a covid-19 vaccination certificate showing that they have been inoculated with the required doses of the vaccine at least 14 days prior to departure for Australia.

In addition, they must complete an affidavit and submit a negative PCR test result no later than 72 hours before departure.

Australia implemented some of the toughest containment and border control in the world at the start of the pandemic, but in recent months has been relaxing measures in the face of increased vaccination.