Fully vaccinated travelers with valid vaccination certificates will see their hotel quarantine reduced to only 7 days. Zhong also said Hong Kong has managed to prevent the spread of the new Delta variant thanks to their testing and tracking capacity. This means that the reopening date might be about to be announced. Hong Kong has extended its international travel ban and other domestic restrictions through June 23 due to a mild surge in coronavirus cases.
The ban on most non-resident international tourists will remain in place. Exceptions are possible for vaccinated senior executives of pre-approved global companies if they meet some specific criteria. On the other hand, visitors from Macau, Taiwan, and mainland China can visit Hong Kong if they have not visited other places over the last 21 days.
Those must agree to spend 14 days at a hotel quarantine facility before being granted entry. Source: TimeOut. Source: Bloomberg. Hong Kong is willing to restart international travel with mainland China and the rest of the world, said Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po.
The secretary also said that the reopening must be on a very cautious basis but did not give any official reopening date. For now, the government has postponed its plan to bring back double-vaccinated workers from high-risk countries fearing the initiative could risk its so-called travel bubble, which has not started, with mainland China.
The government has not provided any details about the starting of its bubble either. Source: South China Morning Post. In September , restrictions were eased for foreign nationals holding valid Chinese residence permits for work, personal matters, and reunion. They are allowed to enter China with no need to apply for new visas. Starting from March 15th , China provides facilitation for reunion, work, and business visa applicants who have been inoculated with COVID vaccines produced in China and obtained a vaccination certificate.
Those holding certain visas L, year, Q, or X visas issued before March 28th, cannot enter China even if vaccinated. Probably not. Family visits to China are still impracticable if you don't have a residence permit for reunion. However, now, if you have been fully inoculated with a Chinese vaccine, there is a new avenue to apply for a reunion visa to go to China.
International students cannot return to China yet. There is no official news yet on when China will open its borders for international students. Please see the section " China Visa Restrictions ". We suggest purchasing your ticket to China after you confirm that your visa application was successful. Do I need to be quarantined when entering China? Is there any way to shorten or avoid quarantine time? Anyone entering China needs to be quarantined, whether you are vaccinated or not. There is no way to shorten or avoid your quarantine time.
More to see " China Quarantine Rules ". Is that ok? Update July You can come back China with your current valid residence permit without applying a new visa. In the case of Los Angeles, you need to submit your information here. I am from UK, and I have already inoculated with Chinese vaccine and hold a valid residence permit. I need to go back to UK and return to China. You can go back to UK and return to China with the same valid residence permit. You need to be quarantined when you return to China.
Policy changes quickly. Since September 15, non-Hong Kong residents, including mainland people and expatriates who live and work in the mainland, will be able to come to Hong Kong without undergoing compulsory quarantine. Foreigners in Macau can apply for travel visas to Mainland China. Applicants must have been in Macau for at least 28 days prior to departure or have been inoculated with COVID vaccines produced in China. All non-Taiwanese residents are prohibited from entering Taiwan except for persons holding an "Alien Residence Certificate" ARC , or persons authorized to travel for emergency or humanitarian reasons.
Non-Taiwanese residents who, within 14 days of their intended departure, have visited or transited through India are prohibited from entering Taiwan.
We will continue to monitor China's entry policy and update you as soon as the latest official news is issued. You must quarantine on arrival. Some regions demand 14 days, others This might take place at a government-designated place usually a hotel or at your home. Passengers whether or not you have the COVID vaccine are required to be quarantined for 14 days at an assembly site.
Upon arrival, you will fill out a Declaration of Health, have your body temperature measured, and have a nucleic acid test at the airport.
The quarantined hotels are assigned by the government. In general, you can't choose among the designated quarantined hotels. If you're traveling with family or a partner, you could ask the staff to help arrange your quarantine in the same hotel.
It depends on each hotel's requirements. Some hotels allow couples or families to live in one room, while some require each person to stay in a single room. In general, children under the age of 14 can be quarantined with a parent. For example, if you enter China at Guangzhou from Sydney on your way to Xi'an, you should quarantine in Guangzhou for 14 days. After your day quarantine in Guangzhou if your quarantine test results are normal , you could then head to Xi'an.
In the event of an injury, appropriate medical treatment is widely available throughout the Special Administrative Region. Outside of a major metropolitan center, it may take more time for first responders and medical professionals to stabilize a patient and provide life-saving assistance. See our webpage for more information on insurance providers for overseas coverage.
Criminal Penalties: You are subject to Chinese laws. If you violate Chinese laws, even unknowingly, you may be expelled, arrested, or imprisoned. Individuals establishing a business or practicing a profession that requires additional permits or licensing should seek information from the competent local authorities, prior to practicing or operating a business. Furthermore, some crimes are prosecutable in the United States, regardless of local law.
For examples, see our website on crimes against minors abroad and the Department of Justice website. The Chinese legal system can be opaque and the interpretation and enforcement of local laws arbitrary. The judiciary does not enjoy independence from political influence.
In Hong Kong, police have the right to detain you for questioning if you are not carrying your passport. Chinese law enforcement authorities have little tolerance for illegal drugs, including marijuana.
Penalties for possessing, using, or trafficking illegal drugs in China, including Hong Kong, are severe, and convicted offenders can expect long jail sentences, heavy fines, or the death penalty. Police regularly conduct unannounced drug tests on people suspected of drug use and have been known to enter a bar or nightclub and subject all patrons to immediate drug testing.
Police may force you to provide a urine, blood, or hair follicle sample on short notice. China also has strict laws against driving under the influence of alcohol that can lead to immediate detention on a criminal charge.
Assisted Reproductive Technology: Hong Kong strictly forbids surrogacy, and surrogacy contracts will not be considered valid. The use of reproductive technology for medical research and profit is strictly controlled. Controlled Items in the Hong Kong SAR: Hong Kong customs authorities enforce strict regulations concerning controlled items you might be carrying while transiting Hong Kong temporary importation or exportation.
Hong Kong International Airport HKG security routinely and thoroughly screens any luggage loaded onto an aircraft in Hong Kong, whether belonging to a departing or transiting passenger. Discovery of weapons or ammunition of any kind — including mace, pepper spray, stun guns, bullets, air gun pellets, switch blades, knuckle-dusters and other self-protection weapons - during this screening will be referred to the police for investigation, leading to arrest and detention.
If you bring controlled items into Hong Kong without the necessary Hong Kong documents, you may be prosecuted, and the goods may be seized. The penalty for trafficking in dangerous drugs can be life imprisonment and a heavy fine. Among the other items that you must declare to customs officials are liquors, tobacco, cigarettes and cigars, methyl alcohol, and merchandise imported for commercial purposes. There are no currency restrictions for travelers. Please visit the website of the Hong Kong Department of Customs and Excise for specific information regarding Hong Kong customs requirements.
For additional information, please visit the U. Council for International Business website and the U. Customs and Border Protection web page on Traveling with Samples. Please see our Customs Information sheet for general information. Counterfeit and Pirated Goods: Although counterfeit and pirated goods are prevalent in many countries, they may still be illegal according to local laws. You may also pay fines or have to give them up if you bring them back to the United States.
See the U. Department of Justice website for more information. Cruise Ship Passengers: Click here for safety information and travel advice. Earthquakes: Earthquakes occur throughout China. Check here for information about earthquake preparedness. Please see the Teaching in China Guide on the U. Embassy's website. Even individuals and their family members who are not directly involved, or even aware of these proceedings, can be subject to an exit ban. Embassy or consulate can provide a list of local attorneys who serve U.
Local law enforcement authorities are generally unwilling to become involved in what they consider private business matters, and may not provide the individual who has been barred from leaving China with any written notice of the exit ban. Pets: You must have a permit to bring dogs and cats into Hong Kong. Dogs and cats imported from the United States may be exempted from quarantine when they have valid health and vaccination certificates and the animal has been in the United States for at least six months immediately preceding travel.
Additional information on importing pets is available on the Hong Kong Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department website. Political and Religious Activity: Participating in unauthorized political or religious activities, including participating in public protests or sending private electronic messages critical of the government, may result in detention and Chinese government-imposed restrictions on future travel to China.
Mission to China has observed an increase in the number of U. If you attempt to bring larger quantities, the literature will likely be confiscated and you may be fined, detained, or deported. Social Insurance: China has a social insurance system to which foreigners who work in China must contribute. When you sign an employment contract, you must apply for a social insurance number, and it is important that your employer work with you to comply with the regulations.
Please check the official website for updated information. Social Media: Social media accounts are widely monitored in China. Local authorities may use information they deem critical, controversial, or that might involve illegal activity against both the poster of the material and the host of the social media forum under Chinese law.
Individuals have also been held responsible for the content that others place within social media spaces they control, such as the comments section under a post or within a group chat that an individual controls. Dual U. Information about dual nationality can be found on our website. Surveillance and Monitoring: Security personnel carefully watch foreign visitors and may place you under surveillance.
Hotel rooms including meeting rooms , offices, cars, taxis, telephones, Internet usage, and fax machines may be monitored onsite or remotely, and personal possessions in hotel rooms, including computers, may be searched without your consent or knowledge.
Security personnel have been known to detain and deport U. Wire transfers may only be available to those who have an active bank account in China. Ask your local China bank location for more information. Department of State may be able to help transfer funds to a destitute U.
S citizen overseas through our office in Washington, D. More information on this option is available here. Travelers with Disabilities: T Sidewalks often do not have curb cuts and many streets can be crossed only via pedestrian bridges or underpasses accessible by staircase. Assistive technologies for blind people and those with other vision disabilities are unreliable, and access to elevators in public buildings can be restricted. In major cities, public restrooms in places visited by tourists usually have a least one accessible toilet.
Hong Kong law prohibits discrimination against persons with physical, sensory, intellectual, and mental disabilities in employment, education, access to health care, or the provision of other state services, and the government generally enforces these provisions.
The law mandates access to buildings, information, and communications for persons with disabilities. The Social Welfare Department is primarily responsible for coordinating and funding public assistance programs to persons with disabilities. In addition, the Hong Kong government created Cyberable to provide one-stop information for persons with various disabilities. Typhoons: The southeast coast of China is subject to strong typhoons and tropical storms, usually from July through September.
The Hong Kong Observatory has an excellent notification and monitoring system and issues typhoon warnings an average of six times a year and heavy rainstorm alerts more frequently. You may find additional information on typhoon and storm preparedness on the Hurricane Preparedness and Natural Disasters pages of the Bureau of Consular Affairs website. Women Travelers: See our travel tips for Women Travelers. Quality of Care: Good medical facilities are available, and there are many Western-trained physicians.
Hong Kong emergency service response times for police, fire, and ambulances are good. Medical Insurance: Make sure your health insurance plan provides coverage overseas. Most care providers overseas only accept cash payments. Visit the U. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for more information on type of insurance you should consider before you travel overseas.
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