Inbound to Hong Kong COVID-19 Quarantine & Restrictions
Aug 8, 2022, 1:47 am
#916
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No trouble. There's always chargeback, 120 days after the original delivery or performance date specified by the merchant (for a DQH stay, no bank's going to argue with you the original date is the check-in date).
Aug 8, 2022, 3:06 am
#917
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Thanks for the responses. What I will see if they will do is trade 3 nights for a second quarantine stay. Then everyone wins!
In hindsight this is Hong Kong!
In hindsight this is Hong Kong!
Aug 8, 2022, 3:55 am
#918
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(Come2HK/Return2HK remains exempt from quarantine where eligible)
Other arrivals from Mainland China have their quarantine reduced to 3 nights home quarantine, no yellow code on end of quarantine:
http://cablenews.i-cable.com/ci/news...=1659952218674
Other arrivals from Mainland China have their quarantine reduced to 3 nights home quarantine, no yellow code on end of quarantine:
http://cablenews.i-cable.com/ci/news...=1659952218674
Aug 8, 2022, 5:58 am
#919
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So what happens if you test positive in the hotel now, do you still get shipped off to Penny's Bay or wherever, or do you have to stay in the hotel until negative or can you go home (for example if your relatives have a car)?
Aug 8, 2022, 5:58 am
#920
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i-Cable: Leavehomesafe apps have to be refreshed
(does make me wonder which approach Govt will take: all persons’ Leavehomesafe check in using old apps will be invalid from Friday? Or all prescribed premises must update QR Code Verification apps?) http://cablenews.i-cable.com/ci/news...=1659936401801
(does make me wonder which approach Govt will take: all persons’ Leavehomesafe check in using old apps will be invalid from Friday? Or all prescribed premises must update QR Code Verification apps?) http://cablenews.i-cable.com/ci/news...=1659936401801
It still verifies my July version Leavehomesafe vaccine pass. Hoping it will work til 28 Feb, when binding to SIMs take effect.
Last edited by percysmith; Aug 8, 2022 at 6:59 am
Aug 8, 2022, 12:10 pm
#921
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The official government announcement:
https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...FlI5f1pAcSQYVo
https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...FlI5f1pAcSQYVo
Aug 8, 2022, 7:09 pm
#922
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The official government announcement:
https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...FlI5f1pAcSQYVo
https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...FlI5f1pAcSQYVo
Aug 8, 2022, 8:33 pm
#923
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In addition to the above additional boarding requirement, relevant inbound persons will continue to be required to provide proof of pre-departure tests (only applicable to inbound persons aged 3 or above), i.e. (i) negative result proof of a PCR-based nucleic acid test within 48 hours of the scheduled time of departure; or (ii) documentary proof to show that they were infected with the virus 14 to 90 days prior to boarding for Hong Kong, together with negative result proof of a RAT conducted within 24 hours of the scheduled time of departure.
Aug 8, 2022, 8:54 pm
#924
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Aug 9, 2022, 6:04 am
#925
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Aug 9, 2022, 2:59 pm
#926
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Question: Under the new scheme, are visitors able to leave HKSAR in the "4" part of 3+4? Specifically, would a Mainland Chinese visitor arriving HKG from overseas be able to only stay in HKSAR for 3 or 4 nights before taking another flight to Mainland China? Thanks!
Aug 10, 2022, 12:08 am
#927
Join Date: Apr 2009
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Question: Under the new scheme, are visitors able to leave HKSAR in the "4" part of 3+4? Specifically, would a Mainland Chinese visitor arriving HKG from overseas be able to only stay in HKSAR for 3 or 4 nights before taking another flight to Mainland China? Thanks!
There is the issue of skipping the mandated PCR tests, but previously the same issue existed for those under self-monitoring, and by all reports as long as you tell them that you've gone abroad when they call you to find out why you haven't done the mandatory tests then everything is fine.
Aug 10, 2022, 4:53 pm
#928
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I don't see why not. You are allowed to use public transport and go to work/school, so there is no impediment to accessing the airport (or the land borders). Once you are at the airport you only need to fulfil the requirements of China, whatever that may be.
There is the issue of skipping the mandated PCR tests, but previously the same issue existed for those under self-monitoring, and by all reports as long as you tell them that you've gone abroad when they call you to find out why you haven't done the mandatory tests then everything is fine.
There is the issue of skipping the mandated PCR tests, but previously the same issue existed for those under self-monitoring, and by all reports as long as you tell them that you've gone abroad when they call you to find out why you haven't done the mandatory tests then everything is fine.
I found several phone numbers on https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/chi/index.html. Given the new rule has not taken effect yes, no one could have tried it under the new rule. I will ask my friend to call these numbers to ask himself to confirm.
Aug 11, 2022, 1:19 am
#929
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I don't see why not. You are allowed to use public transport and go to work/school, so there is no impediment to accessing the airport (or the land borders). Once you are at the airport you only need to fulfil the requirements of China, whatever that may be.
There is the issue of skipping the mandated PCR tests, but previously the same issue existed for those under self-monitoring, and by all reports as long as you tell them that you've gone abroad when they call you to find out why you haven't done the mandatory tests then everything is fine.
There is the issue of skipping the mandated PCR tests, but previously the same issue existed for those under self-monitoring, and by all reports as long as you tell them that you've gone abroad when they call you to find out why you haven't done the mandatory tests then everything is fine.
Aug 11, 2022, 2:18 am
#930
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Here's a tip: For all questions, call your quarantine hotel to ask. They will be up to date and have the answers, much more effective than trying to find some Govt hotline to ask.