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starvelk Feb 23, 2023 7:17 pm


Originally Posted by tentseller (Post 35032677)
At the present time, a RAT test 24hrs before departure to HK is still on the books. It can be self administered and one keep record of the -'ve result.
There are many reports that this is not checked by CX at check-in nor by HK authorities upon arrival. YMMV

This was not enforced when I flew into HKG! Not mentioned at all by the GC, FA or were there any authorities/special stands at the airport to check RATs. Just your usual temperature checking station pre-covid before immigration.

royng Feb 23, 2023 8:12 pm


Originally Posted by Fredd (Post 35032639)
Thank you both very much.:tu: Our only concern was if there were something we didn't know about requirements to formally enter Hong Kong. .

Regarding COVID-19 measures, the requirements are here:
https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/inbound-travel.html

So in simple terms:
(a) make sure you have valid identity document (and visa, if necessary) to enter Hong Kong; and
(b) within 24 hours of scheduled departure, do a RAT test and take a photo of the negative result. Keep the photo for 90 days ; and
(c) Hong Kong's health declaration is optional (it will not be checked at HKG); and
(d) at check-in you might be asked to show RAT test kit photo (not in my recent February experience at out port);
(e) arrive at Hong Kong, except a temperature check, the same arrival procedure as pre-COVID
(f) enjoy your rest at Regal
(g) re-check your luggage in time (if you can short check your luggage, that is)

brunos Feb 23, 2023 11:51 pm

Arrival temperature checks existed long before covid.

tentseller Feb 24, 2023 6:39 pm


Originally Posted by starvelk (Post 35036812)
This was not enforced when I flew into HKG! Not mentioned at all by the GC, FA or were there any authorities/special stands at the airport to check RATs. Just your usual temperature checking station pre-covid before immigration.

As I said - YMMV.
One should be ready if they decide to enforce it.

Not HK related but there were unvax'd attempts to enter the US, got caught out with an entry denial on their travel records.


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