Entry regulations to China apply from January 8, 2023

After a long time implementing the "Zero Covid" policy, China has begun to reopen with many entry regulations to bring the country into a new phase in epidemic prevention. So what are these policies and regulations like? How does it affect our travel? Let's update this information with Threeland Travel!

Visitors to China from 8/1 only need to test negative

From January 8, 2023, China will reopen its borders and remove the "Zero Covid" policy, moving into the "living with the virus" phase.

According to the Chinese newspaper, up to this point all tourists entering the country only need a negative test certificate. All quarantine measures and medical procedures are omitted by the Chinese government.

To travel and enter China, in addition to the usual visa procedures, visitors only need to give a negative test result (the form of a rapid test or PCR, there is no official information). The Covid-19 test is done within 48 hours before entering China.

If the test results are electronic, they need to be printed out and brought with them; language is Vietnamese, Chinese or English; Use a mask during the flight.

Airlines flying to China will be in charge of checking passengers' negative PCR test results, while Chinese customs will check on the spot upon entry depending on the situation.

You also won't have to go through quarantine orders on arrival because the Chinese government is now moving to treat and prevent. Specific regulations and specific requirements for tourists of Vietnam and some countries will be specified below.

A.China updates new entry regulations in the context of removing "Zero Covid"

From January 8, 2023, the following regulations apply when entering China:

Passengers from Vietnam must complete the PCR test within 48 hours before the flight.
There is no need to obtain a green health code from the Chinese Embassy/Consulate.
Passengers need to declare the Chinese customs health code if the test result is negative.
Remove the centralized isolation policy when entering China.
The Civil Aviation Administration of China has lifted restrictions on the number of international passenger flights to China.
Passengers can transfer to China's domestic cities immediately upon entry.

B. Passengers declare the Chinese customs health code here. In addition, visitors should note the following issues:

PCR testing is required within 48 hours before flight departure.
Passengers can get a PCR test at any legal testing agency in your country.
Passengers please continue to practice epidemic prevention after completing the test, maintain the wearing of masks, do not go to crowded places to avoid the risk of infection.

C. In addition, from November 13, 2023, passengers flying from Malaysia to China need to have a Health Code and Test before the flight, specifically as follows:

Take a Nucleic Acid test within 48 hours before your flight to China.
Passengers transiting to China take a Nuleic Acid test at the point of departure or transit within 48 hours before the flight time and register the Health Code at the Chinese Embassy in the country where the test is performed.

For the past three years, China has adopted a strict "Zero Covid" policy that refuses to reissue expired passports, so the latest change in this policy will give more travelers a chance. Threeland Travel hopes that the above is useful information to help you best prepare for your flight.