Latest must see in May 2023: Summary of Entry and Visa Policies for Countries/Regions Worldwide!

• by EVOMT
• 2023-05-05

China

No more nucleic acid testing after returning to China

Visa Policy

Foreigners who hold visas issued before March 28, 2020 and are still valid are allowed to enter China.

Restore the visa free policy for travel to various regions.

Entry Policy

Starting from April 29th, all personnel coming to China can undergo antigen testing instead of nucleic acid testing within 48 hours before boarding, and airlines will no longer verify pre boarding testing certificates.

Before entering the country, you can declare through the WeChat mini program "Customs Passenger Fingertip Service" and enter the country smoothly.

Macau

Entry free of nucleic acid clearance

Entry Policy

When entering Macao from Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, it is not necessary to present any COVID-19 test certificate; If entering Macau from a foreign country, a negative antigen or nucleic acid test certificate within 48 hours is required.

From 0:00 on March 14, the quarantine requirements for people with a history of living in Hong Kong who travel from Macao to the mainland of China will be adjusted: no COVID-19 test certificate is required.

Starting from April 28th, the guidelines for wearing masks to prevent respiratory infections will be adjusted. Simply put, it is not recommended to wear a mask outdoors, while it is recommended to wear a mask when taking public transportation or indoors; If you have symptoms such as fever or COVID-19 is positive, you must wear a mask!

Hong Kong

Comprehensive customs clearance risks are controllable

Entry Policy

//Mainland - Hong Kong

Individuals arriving from mainland China or Macau no longer need to provide nucleic acid testing, but they need to undergo a health declaration before entering the country.

If entering through the airport, the valid time limit for health declaration is 96 hours; If entering through a land control station, the valid health declaration period is 24 hours.

//Overseas/Taiwan - Hong Kong

A nucleic acid test or a rapid antigen test should be conducted within 48 hours before the flight takes off, and a negative result should be obtained before entering the port.

At present, there is no vaccination requirement for COVID-19 vaccine.

Canada

The entry policy has returned to its pre epidemic state!

Entry Policy

According to the official website of the Canadian government, for all passengers who enter Canada by air, land or sea: COVID-19 vaccination certificate, pre entry and pre arrival tests are not required, and isolation is not required after entering Canada.

United States

Cancel mandatory nucleic acid testing requirements for inbound passengers from China

Entry Policy

According to the website of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States, starting from March 10, 2023, the CDC has cancelled the requirement for air travelers from China, Hong Kong, or Macau to present their documents before boarding for the United States Requirements for negative COVID-19 test or rehabilitation documents.

Before boarding a flight to the United States, passengers need to present proof that they have fully received the recognized COVID-19 vaccine primary series.

The above information applies to all international travelers, including US citizens, US nationals, legal permanent residents of the United States, immigrants, and non US citizens who are not US immigrants.

UK

Cancellation of COVID-19 Inspection Regulations for Chinese Passengers Before Entering the Country

Visa Policy

All types of visas in the UK can be submitted normally. All types of visas, including tourist visas, business visas, and visiting visas, can be reserved and divided into two-year multiple visas, five-year multiple visas, and ten-year multiple visas.

Entry Policy

According to the official website of the British government, there are no travel restrictions related to the novel coronavirus in the UK, and after arriving in the UK, there is no need for any detection or isolation.

Thailand

There is no need to show the COVID-19 vaccination certificate

Visa Policy

Thailand tourist visa processing resumed!

From October 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023, the stay period for Thai tourist visas will be extended to 45 days;

After March 31st, the landing visa (VOA) will be adjusted to 15 days.

At present, Thailand implements a landing visa policy for Chinese citizens, which is divided into electronic landing visas and landing visas.

Entry Policy

1. There is no need to show the certificate of COVID-19 vaccination;

2. There is no need to provide health insurance, but countries that require a negative nucleic acid test certificate upon arrival from Thailand still need to purchase health and medical insurance;

Passengers who experience suspected symptoms during their flight must undergo a negative nucleic acid test upon arrival in Thailand.

New Entry Fees

Thailand officially imposed entry fees for foreign tourists on June 1st, with two types of collection standards:

Levy 300 Thai baht (approximately 60 RMB) per person on foreign tourists who enter through air transportation;

A fee of 150 Thai baht (approximately RMB 30) per person will be levied on foreign tourists who enter by land and water.

Maldives

No longer requires a negative nucleic acid report

Visa Policy

Chinese citizens holding valid Chinese passports are exempt from visa application if they plan to stay in the Maldives for no more than 30 days due to short-term reasons such as tourism, business, family visits, and transit.

For activities that require prior approval from the competent authorities of the Maldives, such as work, settlement, and news reporting, the relevant procedures should be completed before entering the country.

That is to say, Chinese citizens can go to Maldives without a visa and passport.

Entry Policy

On March 13, 2023, this policy was once again relaxed, and all inbound guests do not need to provide a negative PCR nucleic acid report or a vaccination certificate.

All passengers should fill out the health declaration form within 96 hours after arrival. It is recommended to bring the round-trip ticket and hotel pre order printing with them in case they need it.

Japan

Relax restrictions on epidemic prevention for entry from China

Entry Policy

According to an update on the official website of the Japanese Embassy in China on April 3rd, starting from April 5th, passengers holding a valid vaccination (three shot) certificate no longer need to undergo nucleic acid testing before traveling to Japan. Vaccines included in the World Health Organization (WHO) emergency use list (including vaccines from China) are considered valid vaccination (three shot) certificates.

It takes 48 hours for a nucleic acid test report to enter the country. Before returning to China, go to the local city for PCR testing two days in advance. It is necessary to choose PCR instead of antigen testing.

Korea

Cancel the obligation of nucleic acid testing for individuals entering China upon entry

Visa Policy

Starting from March 11th, the issuance of short-term visas to Chinese citizens to South Korea will resume.

Entry Policy

From March 11, the entry personnel from China can enter South Korea without providing a 48 hour negative certificate of COVID-19 nucleic acid test.

New Zealand

Cancel entry epidemic prevention restrictions

Visa Policy

All student and visitor visa submissions and processing have been fully resumed.

Entry Policy; Quarantine policy

According to the WeChat message of the New Zealand Tourism Administration, all passengers arriving in New Zealand, including the crew, no longer need to be vaccinated and tested by COVID-19. Before entering New Zealand, passengers no longer need to go ahead and report the test results.

Australia

Cancellation of pre departure testing certification requirements for Chinese passengers

Entry Policy; Quarantine policy

According to the Australian Department of Health, Australia's COVID-19 pre departure testing requirements for passengers from the People's Republic of China (including Hong Kong and Macau) will no longer apply to 2023 The flight that landed in Australia at 12:01 am on March 11th.

Singapore

Relaxing Entry Restrictions and Cancelling Nucleic Acid and Insurance Requirements

Visa Policy

Can handle all types of visas, including single entry, multiple entry tourist visas, and business visas.

Entry Policy; Quarantine policy

The Singapore government has decided to adjust the epidemic prevention measures related to COVID-19 from February 13 to relax the entry restrictions.

From February 13, all immigrants who have not completed the COVID-19 vaccination procedure will no longer have to submit a negative virus test certificate, and short-term visitors will no longer have to purchase COVID-19 travel insurance. However, health declaration must still be made through the Singapore Electronic Entry Card * before entry.

In addition, people who are unwell or infected with COVID-19 will not have to follow the requirements of the current three medical plans. People who experience symptoms of mild acute respiratory infections should stay at home until the symptoms subside.

France

Travelers do not need to complete any procedures before arriving in France

According to the French government's diplomatic website, since March 14, 2022, all regions in France have cancelled their "vaccine passes" (cultural and leisure venues, commercial catering, professional trade exhibitions, etc.). Similarly, as of August 1, 2022, the COVID-19 certificate is no longer required. That is, before arriving in France, travelers no longer need to complete any formalities related to COVID-19.

Israel

Israel no longer requires individuals departing from China to provide negative nucleic acid test certificates

According to the WeChat official account of the Chinese Embassy in Israel, according to Israel's latest entry epidemic prevention policy, from February 19, 2023, Israel will no longer require people from China to enter Israel to provide negative nucleic acid test certificates.