Hong Kong removes quarantine (with some caveats), moves to 0+3/7
Sep 25, 2022, 5:28 am
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Hong Kong removes quarantine (with some caveats), moves to 0+3/7
Surprised there isn’t already a thread for this, but Hong Kong has officially removed mandated quarantine for international travel effective September 26, 2022, but with some caveats.
https://amp.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3193499/coronavirus-hong-kong-set-announce-friday-end
OMAAT lists out the updated restrictions pretty nicely:
https://onemileatatime.com/news/hong-kong-quarantine-free-travel/
Anyone making arrangements yet? I think this is huge for HK residents who want to travel (since the return won’t be a big deal now). For visitors, I think the rounds of PCR testing are still pretty daunting.
https://amp.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3193499/coronavirus-hong-kong-set-announce-friday-end
OMAAT lists out the updated restrictions pretty nicely:
- Travelers will need to be fully vaccinated, and as of November 30, 2022, will need to be boosted as well
- A rapid antigen or PCR test will be required prior to travel
- A PCR test will be administered upon arrival, though you won’t need to wait for the result before entering Hong Kong
- Additional PCR tests will be required on days two, four, and six, in Hong Kong; if you ever test positive, you’ll need to quarantine
- Once in Hong Kong, travelers will need to undergo three days of medical surveillance, and during that time they can’t visit bars, restaurants, fitness clubs, etc.
https://onemileatatime.com/news/hong-kong-quarantine-free-travel/
Anyone making arrangements yet? I think this is huge for HK residents who want to travel (since the return won’t be a big deal now). For visitors, I think the rounds of PCR testing are still pretty daunting.
Sep 25, 2022, 5:43 am
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Already being discussed under the well-named HK Re-Opening to Non-Residents thread
Sep 25, 2022, 5:45 am
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Sep 25, 2022, 8:10 am
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Mar 17, 2023, 12:41 pm
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Great to know - I grew up there and loved it, so we are planning a trip there in a few months time!
Great places to visit: Repulse Bay for a nice beach, the Star Ferry for a traditional ferry crossing over the harbour, Stanley Market for the bargains, and TaiTam Bay for some water skiing. Of and of cource Wan Chai for general shopping buzz!
Great places to visit: Repulse Bay for a nice beach, the Star Ferry for a traditional ferry crossing over the harbour, Stanley Market for the bargains, and TaiTam Bay for some water skiing. Of and of cource Wan Chai for general shopping buzz!