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Old Mar 8, 2023 | 2:09 am
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Originally Posted by moondog
You don't need to use an agent that charges $360 in fees. I'm not plugging mychinavisa, but others here have recommended them in the past:
https://mychinavisa.com/china-visas/family-visit-visa/
It seems that mychinavisa does not understand the difference between Q1 and Q2 visas. It simply says Family Visit Visa and requires the proof of Kingship



For people applying for Q2 visa, there is NO need for such proof. Only an invitation letter.

This agency isn't keeping up with PRC rules for Q visas.
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Old Mar 8, 2023 | 5:37 am
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Originally Posted by kb1992

This agency isn't keeping up with PRC rules for Q visas.
It may well be just a lack of up-to-date website.
Most likely the agents there know the actual current rules (no proof either way, just guessing).
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Old Mar 8, 2023 | 4:40 pm
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Not entry into China, but USA:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/healt...avelers-china/

U.S. to lift covid testing requirements on travelers from China
The requirements could be rolled back as soon as Friday

I hope so, I fly back to USA next week!
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Old Mar 9, 2023 | 5:38 am
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Originally Posted by narvik
Not entry into China, but USA:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/healt...avelers-china/

U.S. to lift covid testing requirements on travelers from China
The requirements could be rolled back as soon as Friday

I hope so, I fly back to USA next week!
I am pretty sure that you won't have to do covid testing next week:-)

Let's hope that China will reciprocate....
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Old Mar 9, 2023 | 9:48 pm
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Originally Posted by kb1992
I am pretty sure that you won't have to do covid testing next week:-)

Let's hope that China will reciprocate....
Does China still require Covid Test for travellers originated from US or elsewhere?

I entered China from HK two weeks ago and was not asked to do a test. I am not a HK resident and entered with US passport with a visa.
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Old Mar 9, 2023 | 10:18 pm
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Originally Posted by UA_Flyer
Does China still require Covid Test for travellers originated from US or elsewhere?

I entered China from HK two weeks ago and was not asked to do a test. I am not a HK resident and entered with US passport with a visa.
Yes. HK and Macau are the only exceptions that I'm aware of. I'm guessing the requirement will disappear for other origins fairly soon, but I'm flying next week and already scheduled a PCR test at a CVS in Boston.
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Old Mar 10, 2023 | 3:20 am
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Originally Posted by moondog
Yes. HK and Macau are the only exceptions that I'm aware of. I'm guessing the requirement will disappear for other origins fairly soon, but I'm flying next week and already scheduled a PCR test at a CVS in Boston.
This has changed. About one week ago..

Basically, those countries who didn't require PRC-outbound pax to produce a covid test are now exempted:

https://www.humanresourcesonline.net...e-1-march-2023

It's now "honor-based"..

"Airline companies will no longer check the negative PCR or RAT test results."

"Starting from 1 March 2023, instead of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, rapid antigen test (RAT, including RAT home testing kit) results will be accepted for air passengers flying directly to China."
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Old Mar 10, 2023 | 7:21 pm
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Originally Posted by YuropFlyer
This has changed. About one week ago..

Basically, those countries who didn't require PRC-outbound pax to produce a covid test are now exempted:

https://www.humanresourcesonline.net...e-1-march-2023

It's now "honor-based"..

"Airline companies will no longer check the negative PCR or RAT test results."

"Starting from 1 March 2023, instead of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, rapid antigen test (RAT, including RAT home testing kit) results will be accepted for air passengers flying directly to China."
An interesting hodgepodge of countries:

I suppose, if Taiwan (where I'm connecting) is part of the club, it wouldn't be included on such a list...so, I'll try calling the airline on Monday. I don't expect them to be policy experts, but if they were to give me a convincing green light, I might be inclined to skip the PCR test.
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Old Mar 10, 2023 | 7:50 pm
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Originally Posted by moondog
An interesting hodgepodge of countries:
"Science" of reciprocity, I guess.
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Old Mar 10, 2023 | 7:53 pm
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Originally Posted by percysmith
"Science" of reciprocity, I guess.
You mean politics?
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Old Mar 10, 2023 | 8:13 pm
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Originally Posted by moondog

I suppose, if Taiwan (where I'm connecting) is part of the club, it wouldn't be included on such a list...so, I'll try calling the airline on Monday. I don't expect them to be policy experts, but if they were to give me a convincing green light, I might be inclined to skip the PCR test.
If you're transiting I believe you'll still need a PCR test from the US. Even if you enter Taiwan, technically you're required to have a PCR report as well (though airline staff doesn't check -- they merely inform you that there will be "spot checks" at PVG.
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Old Mar 10, 2023 | 10:26 pm
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Originally Posted by YariGuy
If you're transiting I believe you'll still need a PCR test from the US. Even if you enter Taiwan, technically you're required to have a PCR report as well (though airline staff doesn't check -- they merely inform you that there will be "spot checks" at PVG.
Thanks for commenting (I was planning on messaging you via wx if you didn't catch my post, anyway). I've decided that I'm going to keep my appointment at CVS. The entire drill won't take me more than 30 minutes, and I'll use the opportunity to stock up on vitamins and the like (not that I couldn't do the same at a gazillion other places, though). When I think about the 100+ PCR tests I got last year (you missed out on most of that fun), one more isn't a big deal.
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Old Mar 11, 2023 | 2:38 am
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Originally Posted by YariGuy
If you're transiting I believe you'll still need a PCR test from the US. Even if you enter Taiwan, technically you're required to have a PCR report as well (though airline staff doesn't check -- they merely inform you that there will be "spot checks" at PVG.
US CDC has lifted the COVID test requirement. I hope that China does the same for US passengers.
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Old Mar 11, 2023 | 6:50 am
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Originally Posted by Kmxu
US CDC has lifted the COVID test requirement. I hope that China does the same for US passengers.
The whole testing thing is stupid.

Both sides.
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Old Mar 11, 2023 | 8:45 am
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Originally Posted by kb1992
The whole testing thing is stupid.

Both sides.
Or childish.
I checked the Chinese Embassy in Washington DC webpage. It has not been posted the updated testing requirements yet. Keep fingers crossed.
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