QuarantineAll persons mustundergo testing and a 14 day quarantine. Arrivals to Shanghai may undergo a
7-day quarantine + 7 days self-isolation at home.
Detailed RegulationsResumption of Visa Processing for Vaccinated PersonsFrom March 15,2021, various Chinese embassies and consulates have announced an easing of visa
restrictions for persons who can prove they have been vaccinated against
COIVD-19 with a China-produced vaccine. Foreign nationals holding proof of
vaccination with a China-produced vaccine, and their family members, may apply
for a visa to travel to Mainland China for the resumption of work or for other
permitted activities without producing additional documentation such as letters
of invitation. To learn more, please visit
chinatravel restrictions to view.This policy only applies to visa processingservices offered by Chinese embassies and consulates in select locations.
Travelers should contact their local Chinese embassy or consulate to determine
if they are eligible to apply.
Requirements for Travel to Mainland ChinaEntry restrictionsfor Mainland China vary depending on departure location. All travelers are
strongly advised to check with a local Chinese embassy or consulate in each
jurisdiction they intend to pass through in order to confirm all testing and
document verification requirements. All persons (including Chinese nationals)
traveling from abroad to destinations in Mainland China must have proof of dual
negative results for COVID-19 using both a nucleic acid test and a serological
test for IgM antibodies. Both tests must be performed no more than 48 hours
prior to departure and results must be submitted for approval to a local
Chinese embassy or consulate. Chinese nationals may use the new
"International Travel Health Certificate" available as a WeChat mini
program. Alternatively, Chinese nationals may upload test results into their
mobile Health QR Code app in order to obtain a "green" code
containing an "HS" designation, which they must present to airline staff
prior to boarding. Foreign nationals are advised to check with their local
Chinese embassy or consulate for instructions on how to submit copies of their
negative test results, their passport information page, and a signed health
declaration form for inspection and verification. Foreign nationals from
certain countries and regions will, upon verification of their information,
receive a QR code containing an "HDC" designation, which they must
present to airline staff prior to boarding. Whenever possible, travelers are
strongly encouraged to book direct flights to China in order to avoid
complications with testing and document verification in connecting locations.
Limited exemptions to this policy exist. All persons (including Chinese
nationals) must undergo a 14-day quarantine at a designated location upon
arrival in Mainland China. This policy includes an option for persons entering
via Shanghai to undergo a 7-day quarantine in a designated location followed by
7 days of self-isolation at home. Be advised, many provincial authorities in
China have implemented additional policies and restrictions on both Chinese and
foreign nationals.
