Japan will resume receiving foreign tourists as scheduled tomorrow (10th). Although it is currently stipulated that they must join a tour group and cannot travel independently for the time being, the exchange rate of the yen has hit a new low in 20 years, which will inevitably attract a lot of people to "exchange Yen" to Japan. travel.
However, in fact, apart from Japan, Thailand and South Korea, two popular tourist destinations for Hong Kong people, have also resumed customs clearance earlier.
Among the three places, Thailand has the simplest requirements. Only two doses of vaccines are required to enter the country, and there are no requirements for passengers.
As for South Korea, although the epidemic prevention measures have been relaxed, the daily limit of 30 visas has become the biggest obstacle to entry.
Japan, on the other hand, is between the two places, and as long as certain requirements are met, they can "return to the countryside".
The entry requirements of the three places and the local epidemic prevention measures will be explained in detail below.
▼Japan announces the switch on June 10▼
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You must enter Japan as a tour group
Japan has previously divided different countries and regions into three risk levels: blue, yellow and red according to risk, and will resume customs clearance on June 10.
Hong Kong belongs to the "blue list" with the lowest risk. According to the outbound travel guidelines announced by Japan, Hong Kong people can enter without having to undergo quarantine and entry tests, and only show a negative nucleic acid test certificate within 72 hours before departure.
However, if Hong Kong people have been to areas outside the blue list within 14 days before their visit, they will not be allowed to enter.
In addition, Hong Kong people visiting Japan must enter Japan in the form of a tour group. The travel agency will go through the formalities in the online system. After obtaining the confirmation letter, they must bring the confirmation letter and the original passport to apply for a visa in person at the visa center in North Point. The fee is 290 Yuan, the approval time is 7 days, so the travel agency cannot provide "one-stop" service.
After arriving in Japan, travelers must be accompanied by a tour guide and wear a mask; once someone is diagnosed, the tour guide will send the patient to a medical institution.
Since Japan stipulates that travel agencies must explain to customers that "although there are no penalties, if they violate the regulations, they may not be allowed to join the tour or continue to join the tour". There is reason to believe that if the traveler violates the regulations, the trip will be interrupted.
Details of Japan's entry requirements: click here
Japan Switch｜Travelers must purchase travel insurance covering the new coronavirus and must be accompanied by a tour guide
South Korea's daily visa limit is only 30 people
South Korea has resumed issuing short-term visit visas (C-3) and electronic visas to citizens of general countries (Level 1) from June 1, allowing applications for tourism, family visits, etc., valid for 3 months, and allowing to stay in South Korea for 90 days , for single entry use only.
However, Hong Kong people must go to the South Korean consulate to go through visa procedures, which has become the biggest obstacle to going to South Korea.
According to the document, the applicant must first go to the official website to fill in the electronic form, and then submit the information to the consulate after successful submission, including photos, personal passports, etc. The fee is 320 yuan, and the approval time is 7 days.
However, the application period is Monday to Thursday, 9:00 am to 11:30 am.
Although there is no need to make an appointment, only face-to-face applications are accepted, and the daily number of applicants is limited to 30 people, and the waiting area is limited to less than 10 people, which means "first come, first served, while stocks last".
In terms of local epidemic prevention regulations, South Korea has now cancelled the "vaccine pass", and there is no requirement to wear masks outdoors.
As long as Hong Kong people complete the most difficult visa application, they only need to buy air tickets and hold a rapid test certificate within 24 hours.
For details of entry requirements in Korea: click here
▼South Korea will switch on June 1▼
South Korea Switch｜From 6.1 onwards, the teaching of reissuing tourist visas does not require reservations, and the daily application quota is only 30
Enter Thailand with just two injections
As early as May 1, Thailand has accepted passengers who have been vaccinated with two doses of the new crown vaccine, and can enter without isolation and testing.
No further testing is required upon arrival.
Its approved vaccines cover two types of vaccines injected in Hong Kong, namely Sinovac and Fubitai.
At present, before entering the country, you only need to apply for a Thailand Pass online, provide passport information, a vaccine certificate, and a travel insurance policy (insurance amount of at least US$10,000) that includes hospitalization coverage for the new coronavirus. The system will automatically issue QR code facilitates entry.
After preparation, Hong Kong people only need to bring a Thai visa, air ticket and passport, fill in the entry form after arriving at the airport, and download the Thai version of "MorChana".
It is reported that the Thai version of "Travel with Peace of Mind" is easy to operate, and there is no mandatory use by tourists in the local area. After downloading, you only need to enter the relevant information of the Thai visa and upload the needle paper to activate it.
At present, Thai residents still wear masks when going out, but the epidemic prevention measures have been gradually relaxed, and nighttime entertainment venues, including bars, nightclubs and karaoke, have resumed business.
It is reported that the flow of people in the local tourist area is still brisk, and the bars in Phuket are open until late at night, but some restaurants in Bangkok also closed early, and the night market is open until about 10 pm.
Details of entry requirements in Thailand: click here
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