Transit at HKG - current situation (merged thread)
Mar 15, 2023, 8:11 am
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I am transiting YYZ-HKG-SGN, and spending the night at the Sky City Marriott.
This is what I'm seeing for Covid testing requirements:
Does anyone know if the self-administered rapid antigen test is the kind you just do yourself at home, or does it have to be the kind where you are supervised via Zoom?
This is what I'm seeing for Covid testing requirements:
Warning
Passengers must have:
- a negative COVID-19 rapid antigen test (self-administered or by professional swab sampling) taken at most 24 hours before departure of the last direct flight to Hong Kong, SAR China; or
- a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 48 hours before departure of the last direct flight to Hong Kong, SAR China.
Passengers must have:
- a negative COVID-19 rapid antigen test (self-administered or by professional swab sampling) taken at most 24 hours before departure of the last direct flight to Hong Kong, SAR China; or
- a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 48 hours before departure of the last direct flight to Hong Kong, SAR China.
Mar 15, 2023, 8:22 am
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I am transiting YYZ-HKG-SGN, and spending the night at the Sky City Marriott.
This is what I'm seeing for Covid testing requirements:
Does anyone know if the self-administered rapid antigen test is the kind you just do yourself at home, or does it have to be the kind where you are supervised via Zoom?
This is what I'm seeing for Covid testing requirements:
Does anyone know if the self-administered rapid antigen test is the kind you just do yourself at home, or does it have to be the kind where you are supervised via Zoom?
Mar 15, 2023, 8:34 am
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Thanks. I've done a bit more research. It seems no one even asks to see the test results, so I'm happy I won't have to spend money to get a test done.
How to supply Covid test results for arrival - Hong Kong Forum - Tripadvisor
How to supply Covid test results for arrival - Hong Kong Forum - Tripadvisor
Mar 15, 2023, 2:32 pm
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Thanks. I've done a bit more research. It seems no one even asks to see the test results, so I'm happy I won't have to spend money to get a test done.
How to supply Covid test results for arrival - Hong Kong Forum - Tripadvisor
How to supply Covid test results for arrival - Hong Kong Forum - Tripadvisor
There are multitude of cases where it was not checked.
Do you want to be the exception?
Mar 15, 2023, 3:25 pm
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Mar 15, 2023, 7:38 pm
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My read was that "pay for a test" referred to something official like nucleic acid or supervised RAT....as opposed to an inexpensive RAT kit. I can completely relate to this...not expense wrt actual test cost, but the time suck getting a PCR entails these days. I got one (for free) at a CVS yesterday in Allston, MA (closest location to downtown Boston with availability). Getting there and back during a storm was a significant ordeal. Furthermore, they made me wait in their parking lot because covid test patients are not permitted to enter the store.
Mar 15, 2023, 9:25 pm
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I don’t understand your comment. I plan to do my test. I probably have 30 DIY home kits in my closet. I was just looking for clarification if that was acceptable which is what I understood moondog to say. If I need a supervised test, a friend has offered me a LAMP kit that he bought. Let me know if that is what is required.
Mar 16, 2023, 10:01 am
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My flight home from BKK ==> HKG ==> TPE==> SFO in May . I will transit at HKG and TPE airports ( ~ 4hrs and ~5 hrs) . I book my ticket with Unites miles .
I check online but unable to find out the requirement of Covid-19 rule for Hong Kong and Taipei .
1) Can anyone please advise , for passenger transit at HKG airport and TPe airport, does it requires PRC testing to be done before arrival and departure at these airports .
FYI the segment BBK- HKG ( flight with Thai Airways) HKG- TPE -SFO ( flight with EVA)
2) Which business lounge is best to choose at HKG airport .
Please advise and thank you.
I check online but unable to find out the requirement of Covid-19 rule for Hong Kong and Taipei .
1) Can anyone please advise , for passenger transit at HKG airport and TPe airport, does it requires PRC testing to be done before arrival and departure at these airports .
FYI the segment BBK- HKG ( flight with Thai Airways) HKG- TPE -SFO ( flight with EVA)
2) Which business lounge is best to choose at HKG airport .
Please advise and thank you.
Mar 16, 2023, 2:13 pm
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My flight home from BKK ==> HKG ==> TPE==> SFO in May . I will transit at HKG and TPE airports ( ~ 4hrs and ~5 hrs) . I book my ticket with Unites miles .
I check online but unable to find out the requirement of Covid-19 rule for Hong Kong and Taipei .
1) Can anyone please advise , for passenger transit at HKG airport and TPe airport, does it requires PRC testing to be done before arrival and departure at these airports .
FYI the segment BBK- HKG ( flight with Thai Airways) HKG- TPE -SFO ( flight with EVA)
2) Which business lounge is best to choose at HKG airport .
Please advise and thank you.
I check online but unable to find out the requirement of Covid-19 rule for Hong Kong and Taipei .
1) Can anyone please advise , for passenger transit at HKG airport and TPe airport, does it requires PRC testing to be done before arrival and departure at these airports .
FYI the segment BBK- HKG ( flight with Thai Airways) HKG- TPE -SFO ( flight with EVA)
2) Which business lounge is best to choose at HKG airport .
Please advise and thank you.
I'm going to HKG, not TPE, so I can share what I found out yesterday about HKG Covid testing.
https://www.hketony.gov.hk/entry-to-hk.html
Just go back to yesterday's discussion if you want to read the discussion I had with some other FTers. I also included a Trip Advisor link.
Mar 16, 2023, 4:56 pm
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I'm going to HKG, not TPE, so I can share what I found out yesterday about HKG Covid testing.
https://www.hketony.gov.hk/entry-to-hk.html
Just go back to yesterday's discussion if you want to read the discussion I had with some other FTers. I also included a Trip Advisor link.
https://www.hketony.gov.hk/entry-to-hk.html
Just go back to yesterday's discussion if you want to read the discussion I had with some other FTers. I also included a Trip Advisor link.
To update:
Thanks you ALL for your help so far . I am able to change my flight with United and now have 1 only connection at TPE .
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Mar 19, 2023, 10:12 am
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