Current China Entry policy
Apr 25, 2023 | 1:54 am
#2836
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well - as of April 29 - it's RAT only for all. https://www.reuters.com/world/china/...rs-2023-04-25/
Apr 25, 2023 | 2:12 am
#2837
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well - as of April 29 - it's RAT only for all. https://www.reuters.com/world/china/...rs-2023-04-25/
technically airlines dont even check this.
after 956 days, COVID is finally over in China
Apr 25, 2023 | 11:41 am
#2839
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According to this affiliated news site, COVID results arent even technically required anymore. Finally.
Apr 25, 2023 | 11:45 am
#2840
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They also did some testing on arrival in Daxing but they seemed to only select Chinese citizens for this and they kept foreigners out of it.
Apr 25, 2023 | 12:37 pm
#2841
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Interesting :-)
Apr 25, 2023 | 12:53 pm
#2842
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Why would you not need a neg. test?
It is very much still required from many countries, until the 29th.
Apr 25, 2023 | 3:46 pm
#2843
Join Date: Sep 2010
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well - as of April 29 - it's RAT only for all. https://www.reuters.com/world/china/...rs-2023-04-25/
Apr 26, 2023 | 12:36 pm
#2845
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Some news sites report that flyers still need to show a Antigen test taken 48hr before flying post 29th Apr. Can this be at private at home test that you take a photo of the result of a commercially purchased and verified test?
thanks
thanks
Apr 26, 2023 | 12:42 pm
#2846
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That is what's required, yes; a RAT test that you can take yourself with photo proof; HOWEVER, it's inconceivable that any airline would be required to check this, as there's really nothing to check anymore, and the requirement has been lifted for the airlines to be made accountable should a passenger be found to have lied on their health declaration.
In summary: any RAT test is okay, airlines won't check.
Apr 26, 2023 | 10:27 pm
#2847
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: HKG
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The RAT test is still legally required. You have to declare the test result to be negative on the Customs declaration. Providing false information to Customs may lead to fines and/or imprisonment.
Of course the actual result will no longer be checked by the airline. So it's up to you to determine whether you are happy to wear the legal risk of not doing a test at all.
Of course the actual result will no longer be checked by the airline. So it's up to you to determine whether you are happy to wear the legal risk of not doing a test at all.
Apr 27, 2023 | 1:51 am
#2848
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I am failing to see a legal risk. Even if you do the self-test (and test negative), there is always a good chance to catch covid while being on your way to China (or you catched it just prior to the test, so it wouldn't show yet) - how would they make a difference between "tested negative, but later been positive when arriving" and "didn't test, just declared negative and tested positive when arriving"
Basically, Covid is over, and what's currently done is "for show".
Basically, Covid is over, and what's currently done is "for show".
Apr 27, 2023 | 1:55 am
#2849
Join Date: Jun 2020
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I am failing to see a legal risk. Even if you do the self-test (and test negative), there is always a good chance to catch covid while being on your way to China (or you catched it just prior to the test, so it wouldn't show yet) - how would they make a difference between "tested negative, but later been positive when arriving" and "didn't test, just declared negative and tested positive when arriving".
Not sure about mainland requirements, but in HK you had to self-administer a RAT and keep the picture for 90 days.
Failing to produce the picture was punishable, not catching covid on arrival.
Apr 27, 2023 | 2:33 am
#2850
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I am failing to see a legal risk. Even if you do the self-test (and test negative), there is always a good chance to catch covid while being on your way to China (or you catched it just prior to the test, so it wouldn't show yet) - how would they make a difference between "tested negative, but later been positive when arriving" and "didn't test, just declared negative and tested positive when arriving"
Basically, Covid is over, and what's currently done is "for show".
Basically, Covid is over, and what's currently done is "for show".
The negative test result should presumably provide you with significant legal cover if you happen to catch Covid after your test (on the way to China or later).
