HONG KONG, 17 March 2021: Chinese officials ease entry
restrictions for foreign nationals from Hong Kong if they are inoculated with
Chinese vaccines.
Health authorities in Beijing confirmed last week that foreign nationals with inoculation certificates for Covid-19 vaccines produced in China do not need to test for Covid-19. There is also no need to complete the Health and Travel Record Declaration Form for visa applications when entering for work-related purposes from Hong Kong.
Meanwhile, health authorities in China demand that
travellers quarantine pre-departure if they are resident in high-risk
countries.
The rule applies to travellers entering China from high-risk
Covid-19 countries, including the Republic of Congo, Seychelles, South Africa,
China Relaxes Entry Restrictions for Foreigners Inoculated with Chinese Vaccines
China Relaxes Entry Restrictions for Foreigners Inoculated with Chinese Vaccines March 17, 2021 Posted by China Briefing Written by Zoey Zhang Reading Time: 3 minutes
Update: March 17, 2021
Applicants should have been inoculated with COVID-19 vaccines produced in China, either having received two doses of Chinese-made vaccines with the stipulated time gap in between or having received a single-dose of the Chinese-made vaccine at least 14 days prior to the application and obtained the vaccination certificate.
We understand that China requires two-three weeks of quarantine upon arrival as some regions mandate a longer quarantine period from time to time. Travelling between regions is generally allowed but with minor restrictions.
Chinese authority in HKSAR issues easier visa policy for foreigners inoculated with Chinese vaccine
Liu Caiyu Published: Mar 14, 2021 08:25 PM
Residents wait to get vaccinated as the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region starts mass COVID-19 vaccination on February 26. Photo: cnsphotoChina has simplified its visa policy for foreigners applying to enter the Chinese mainland via Hong Kong who have received China-produced COVID-19 vaccines, which experts said shows the authorities confidence in the efficacy and safety of the Chinese vaccines and will facilitate personnel exchanges.
The Office of the Commissioner of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region issued a notice on Friday to exempt foreign visa applicants who have received a Chinese vaccine from providing health certification. Chinese experts said it can be seen as a trial for China to explore vaccine visas and hopefully can be expanded to other places.