I'm confused. If I'm going into Shenzhen for a day trip from Hong Kong via Lo Wu, next week, what do I need

Assuming you aren't going to stay in HK long enough to absolve yourself of the requirement, just prepare evidence for ANY test result, and save to your phone (paper is is also okay).

You need a QR code for the Health Declaration and -- unless you've been in HK for more than a week -- evidence of a negative rapid antigen test taken no more than 48 hours beforehand.

They DID wanted to see my prove in Macao when staying there less than a week and continue to the Mainland yesterday.

funnily enough, the QR code from the health form was enough for them…

(I did had a full length video with time stamp from my self administrated RAT just in case)

Overall, Corona really isn’t the issue anymore when getting to China. (visa or TWOV is the trickier part again)

Do you guys think all test requirements will be eliminated by the end of this year?

Probably much earlier would be my guess

It’s already eliminated in real life.

I don't want to take a rapid test just in case.

CVS (maybe only an East Coast thing) and Walgreen's do them for free, BUT RAT tests are now okay.

It would be better if we just get rid of them altogether. I've already got four COVID shots. It should be enough. It's mid-2023 already.

I can't see them hanging on to any test requirements for much longer.
There's barely anyone even wearing masks out.
Just get a RAT, take a photo and take the little plastic result thingy with you and you will be fine.

Japan just got rid of all border measures, this past weekend, when they actually had said they'd do it on May 8:

April 26 (Reuters) - Japan will end COVID-19 border measures on Saturday, earlier than expected, Jiji news agency reported, citing government sources.
Japan had previously said COVID-19 measures would end on May 8, but the date was brought forward to ease congestion at airports at the start of a holiday, the report said.
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...ji-2023-04-26/

Just flew US-NRT-PVG (separate tickets, entered Japan to recollect luggage and check-in again).

Entering Japan
- No need for 3 shots or test anymore. Requirement lifted (as stated above)

NRT check in desk
- Agent said QR code wasn't needed, only when you enter China
- Did not ask for test

NRT gate
- Did not ask for QR code or test

PVG arrival
- Scan QR code on automated machine
- Did not ask for test

TIMATIC says airlines do *not* need to check negative test.

Airlines and even border control, are not the issue.

The USA is finally lifting vaccination requirements for inbound travellers on 11 May

U.S. ending COVID-19 vaccine mandates for travellers, federal workers

:

https://globalnews.ca/news/9665146/c...ccine-mandate/

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