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ULTIMATE GUIDE TO HONG KONG

Latest update: ​​

• From 1 April:

  • All pre-departure and post-arrival quarantine and testing requirements have been removed

  • Health and Quarantine Information Declaration System has ceased operation

• From 1 March, face coverings are no longer required on flights to or from Hong Kong (unless the destination/origin requires), at Hong Kong International Airport and other public places

• From 6 February, the vaccination requirement will be lifted

• Ferry and cross-boundary coach service between Hong Kong International Airport and the Chinese Mainland have gradually resumed

• From 30 January, persons who test positive are no longer subject to mandatory isolation

• From 29 December:

  • PCR tests on arrival are abolished

  • Arrivals are advised to conduct daily RATs for five days

  • Health declaration form is no longer mandatory

  • Pre-departure RAT test requirement remains

• From 14 December, arrivals are no longer required to undergo 3-day medical surveillance.

한국어 Korean version

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GENERAL INFORMATION

• All COVID-19 travel restrictions have been removed

  • All travellers (regardless of nationality and vaccination status) are allowed to enter Hong Kong SAR

  • Testing, medical surveillance and quarantine are no longer required before departure and on arrival

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STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE

1. Arrive in Hong Kong (Day 0)​

2. • baggage reclaim and immigration procedure

   • You can:

     • take public transport 

     • freely enter different venues 

3. You are advised to conduct RAT daily​  until Day 5 

 

See example

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BEFORE FLYING TO HONG KONG

Pre-departure testing

• You are no longer required to conduct a COVID-19 RAT test and obtain negative results. ​

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Proof of vaccination 

• Unvaccinated persons may board flights to Hong Kong.​

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Optional Health Declaration Form  

• The Health and Quarantine Information Declaration System has ceased operation from 1 April.​

• With travel restrictions easing, the Cathay Pacific Fly Ready pre-verification portal has ended.   

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AFTER ARRIVAL AT HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ​

• After completing immigration and baggage reclaim, you may leave the airport by public transport (i.e. Airport Express, Airport Bus, Taxi) or self-arranged transport.

 

HEALTH ADVICE​

• You are advised to conduct a RAT test daily until Day 5.​ 

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TESTED POSITIVE

• Arrivals who tested positive are treated in line with local case arrangements and are not required to isolate or declare positive results.

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EXAMPLE 

If you arrive on 14 December:​

• You conduct a RAT and photograph the negative results on  13 December

• You are advised to conduct RAT Test daily until 19 December

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USEFUL RESOURCES​

• COVID-19 Thematic Website - Inbound Travel 

• Inbound Travel - FAQ​

• Twitter Aaron Busch: Hong Kong COVID-19 Updates (@tripperhead)

• Hong Kong Aviation Forum Blog

• Testing and self-isolation arrangements for aircrew - FAQ

• HKSAR Government Press Releases

• Cathay Pacific COVID-19 Information Centre

• Hong Kong Airlines: Notices to passengers

• Hong Kong Express Travel Notice

• Hong Kong International Airport

• Hong Kong Aviation Forum (Feel free to ask any questions)

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Last updated: 1 April 2023

 

We are not responsible for any errors or inaccuracies. Check the government webpage for more information.