Switching to the Mainland｜One article to see how many places have adjusted the entry measures for tourists from China, Hong Kong and Macau

China recently announced that it will relax entry and exit epidemic prevention control on January 8, which means that customs clearance with other places will resume.

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 tourists from China, Hong Kong, and Macau. Many places have strengthened the requirements for nucleic acid testing of Chinese immigrants, but many countries or regions still follow the current measures.

▼On December 28, the government announced that starting from December 29, no nucleic acid testing will be required when entering the airport▼

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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.

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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 the 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 Okinawa Naha airports 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.

India: Passengers entering the country must be tested

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.

▼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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Italy: Nucleic acid testing is required upon entry

Chinese tourists:

Starting from yesterday (28th), all people entering the country from China will be subject to mandatory swab testing for the new coronavirus. If the test is positive, they 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.

South Korea: Include China in the list of "priority countries for quarantine inspection"

Chinese tourists:

China has been included in the list of "Key Countries for Quarantine Inspection" from December 16, and the Incheon International Airport has also strengthened the screening of new crowns for Chinese passengers entering the country. Take the nucleic acid test together.

According to the "Chosun Ilbo" report, South Korea will announce the necessary isolation measures after discussions at the Central Disaster Safety Countermeasures Headquarters meeting on Friday (30th), including measures to be considered including requiring Chinese passengers to submit negative nucleic acid tests within 48 hours before departure. prove.

Malaysia: Chinese tourists show negative test certificate

Chinese tourists:

According to the "Sin Chew Daily" report, the Malaysian Ministry of Health will announce new epidemic prevention and control measures for Chinese tourists entering the country today, including requiring tourists from China to be tested for new coronary pneumonia before departure, and only those who test negative 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.

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