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2022-12-30T05:02:57.270Z


[Notes before traveling to Japan/South Korea/USA/Taiwan] China recently announced that it will relax entry and exit epidemic prevention control on January 8, which means that it will resume customs clearance with other places. However, the current epidemic outbreak in mainland provinces and cities, many countries


[Notes before traveling to Japan/South Korea/USA/Taiwan] China recently announced that it will relax entry and exit epidemic prevention control on January 8, which means that it will resume customs clearance with other places.

However, due to the current outbreak of epidemics in mainland provinces and cities, many countries or regions have adjusted their entry measures for Chinese tourists due to concerns about the impact of the epidemic in China, including Macau and Hong Kong.


"Hong Kong 01" compiled the latest entry requirements for passengers from China, Hong Kong and Macau. Many places have strengthened the requirements for nucleic acid testing of Chinese immigrants. Among them, Japan, Taiwan, the United States and India have separate requirements for Chinese and Hong Kong and Macau passengers, while other countries have not. No subdivision.



South Korea announced today (30th) that by the end of February next year, all immigrants from China must show a negative result of the new coronavirus nucleic acid or rapid test before boarding the plane, and undergo nucleic acid testing on the first day after arriving in South Korea.


▼On December 28, citizens who are going to Japan's non-four restricted airports will depart as usual before the entry into force▼


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In recent days, the mainland has loosened a lot of anti-epidemic measures. The epidemic has broken out in many provinces and cities. On the 8th of next month, the epidemic prevention and control of entry and exit will be relaxed. .

"Hong Kong 01" compiles the latest entry requirements for tourists from China, Hong Kong and Macau, among which Japan, Taiwan, the United States and India have separate requirements for Chinese and Hong Kong and Macau tourists, while other countries have no breakdown.

Japan restricts airports for Chinese travelers.

(Photo by Japan Tourism Bureau)

Japan: People from Hong Kong and Macau who have been to the mainland have to be tested and can only land at four airports

Passengers

from Hong Kong and Macau: According to the latest announcement from Japan, people from Hong Kong and Macau can take direct flights to seven airports including Narita, Haneda, Kansai and Central Nagoya, New Chitose, Fukuoka and Naha.

However, it should be noted that they must not have stayed in mainland China in the past seven days.

People from Hong Kong and Macau do not need to undergo nucleic acid testing when entering Japan.

It is worth noting that some flights will be canceled as the Japanese authorities stipulate that airlines are not allowed to add additional flights on the basis of the number of flights already in operation during the week from December 23 to 29.

Hong Kong Express pointed out that it can only operate a total of 60 flights to the above-mentioned destinations every week, that is, the number of flights departing from Hong Kong to Japan in January next year will be reduced by 41; It is possible to maintain 65 flights a week to Japan. It is expected that 20% of flights to Japan will need to be canceled in January. All flights to Nagoya and Fukuoka will be canceled tomorrow until further notice.

Chinese passengers

: Passengers who depart from mainland China or have stayed in mainland China within 7 days must undergo a nucleic acid test at the airport when entering Japan. If the result is positive, they will be quarantined for 7 days; in addition, they are also not allowed to enter Sapporo New Chitose, Fukuoka and Naha airports in Okinawa cannot directly fly to other popular areas such as Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Okinawa from the mainland.

Taiwan does not allow Chinese tourists to visit Taiwan.

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Taiwan: Maintain the current policy of not allowing mainland tourists to come to Taiwan

Tourists from Hong Kong and Macau

: From New Year's Day to the end of January next year, they are still not allowed to travel freely to Taiwan. They must join a tour group before they can come to Taiwan.

Chinese tourists

: From New Year's Day to the end of January next year, they are still not allowed to travel freely to Taiwan. They must join a tour group before they can come to Taiwan.

In addition, passengers coming to Taiwan on the four direct flights from the mainland, as well as the Spring Festival traffic plan for people in the Golden Horse area, must cooperate with the collection of saliva at the airport or port for nucleic acid testing when entering the country, and return to the residence as soon as possible after the test for 7 days of self-epidemic prevention and follow-up Self-screening.

Hong Kong people going to the other country must hold a 48-hour negative nucleic acid test certificate.

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United States: 48-hour nucleic acid or rapid test negative certificate through remote medical services

Passengers from China, Hong Kong and Macau :

All passengers aged 2 or above from mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau will be required to submit a negative COVID-19 test certificate within two days of departure before boarding a plane to the United States starting from January 5.

The test can be a nucleic acid test or an antigen test under the guidance of telemedicine personnel, and relevant certificates should be shown to the airline before boarding the plane.

Passengers who are diagnosed more than ten days before departure can present a recovery certificate in lieu of a negative virus test result.

▼Passengers departing from the airport on December 28▼


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India: Passengers from China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea and Xingtai must be tested before entering the country

Passengers from China, Hong Kong, and Macau:

The Minister of Health of India stated that from January 1, 2023, passengers from China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and Thailand must be tested.

Seoul night view.

(Photo by Korea Tourism Organization)

South Korea: Before the end of February next year, Chinese passengers must be tested before boarding the plane

Chinese Passengers:

South Korean Prime Minister Han Deok-soo said on the 30th (Friday) that because of concerns that China’s Beijing cancellation of passenger quarantine may lead to a surge in new crown cases, it has been decided that by the end of February next year, all immigrants from China must show the new crown before boarding the plane. Viral nucleic acid or rapid test negative results.

And all Chinese passengers must undergo nucleic acid testing on the first day after arriving in South Korea.

Italy: Nucleic acid testing is required upon entry

Chinese tourists:

Starting from the 28th (Wednesday), all people entering the country from China will be subject to mandatory swab testing for the new coronavirus, and those who test positive will need to undergo genetic sequencing of the virus.

Relevant policies will be temporarily implemented until January 30 next year, and will be re-evaluated after expiration.

Malaysia: Chinese tourists show negative test certificate

Chinese tourists:

According to the "Sin Chew Daily" report, the Malaysian Ministry of Health will announce on the 29th (Thursday) that new epidemic prevention and control measures for Chinese tourists entering the country, including requiring tourists from China to be tested for new coronary pneumonia before departure, and the test results are negative. Yin people can enter.

▼On December 29, passengers arriving at the airport do not need to undergo nucleic acid testing on the first day▼


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United Kingdom, Singapore, Thailand, Germany, Australia and Belgium: Entry regulations for Chinese tourists will not be changed for the time being

Chinese tourists:

Many countries still maintain the current entry regulations for Chinese tourists, and no additional testing is required.

The United Kingdom stated that despite the surge in cases in China, the British government has no plans to impose relevant restrictions on immigrants from China; Thailand, Singapore, Germany, Belgium and Australia have no plans to change measures to deal with Chinese tourists.

The airport canceled the test on the first day and returned to Hong Kong at the beginning of the year. Citizens directly called for convenience: It was very difficult at the time and today is fast. Japanese flight restrictions | Removal of restrictions or narrowing the scope of influence Cancellation of vaccine passes

Source: hk1

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