Jan 9, Post-Zero Covid Travel News You Might Have Missed

South Korea – Proof of negative PCR test result taken within 48 hours or antigen self-test result taken within 24 hours prior to departure. All passengers must undergo another PCR test after arriving in the country.

(Source: https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/cn-zh/brd/m_21043/view.do?seq=87#)

Canada – Proof of negative PCR or antigen self-test result taken 48 hours prior to departure.

(Source: https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/covid-19-pre-boarding-test-requirements-china-hong-kong-macao)

Australia – Proof of negative PCR test result taken 48 hours prior to departure.

(Source: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/covid19/)

France – Proof of negative PCR test result taken 48 hours prior to departure.

(Source: https://solidarites-sante.gouv.fr/actualites/actualites-du-ministere/article/mise-en-place-de-mesures-sanitaires-pour-les-passagers-en-provenance-de-chine)

Qatar – Proof of negative PCR test result taken within 48 hours prior to departure for arrivals from Chinese mainland.

(Source: https://covid19.moph.gov.qa/EN/travel-and-return-policy/Pages/default.aspx)

USA – Proof of negative PCR test result with two calendar days validity or proof of recovery from Covid.*

(Source: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/testing-international-air-travelers.html)

UK – Proof of negative PCR test result taken within two calendar days before departure for arrivals from Chinese mainland (direct or indirect flights).**
(Source: British Embassy official WeChat)

India – Proof of negative PCR test result taken within 72 hours of departure for arrivals from Chinese mainland and Hong Kong SAR.
(Source: https://www.mohfw.gov.in/)

Italy – Proof of negative PCR test result taken within 72 hours of departure or negative antigen test result from within 48 hours before departure for arrivals from Chinese mainland.

(Source: https://www.esteri.it/en/ministero/normativaonline/focus-cittadini-italiani-in-rientro-dall-estero-e-cittadini-stranieri-in-italia/)

Israel – Proof of negative PCR test result taken within 72 hours of departure for non-Israelis.

(Source: https://corona.health.gov.il/en/abroad/arriving-by-air/)

Thailand – Proof of full vaccination (two shots) against Covid.

(Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2476069/proof-of-covid-jabs-for-all-visitors-revived)

Spain – Proof of full vaccination (two shots) against Covid or negative PCR test result taken within 72 hours prior to departure or negative antigen test result taken within 24 hours prior to departure.

(Source: https://www.sanidad.gob.es/en/profesionales/saludPublica/ccayes/alertasActual/nCov/spth.htm)

Malaysia – Mandatory testing on arrival for all arrivals from Chinese mainland and screening for fever and other symptoms.

(Source: https://thethaiger.com/coronavirus/malaysia-responds-to-chinas-lifted-covid-restrictions-with-plans-to-tighten-borders)

Japan – Testing all arrivals from Chinese mainland on arrival plus proof of negative PCR test result taken within 72 hours of departure from Jan 8.

(Source: https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/fna/page4e_001053.html)

Morocco – All arrivals from the Chinese mainland, regardless of nationality, are banned from entering the country.

(Source: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230102_08/)

European Union – Has recommended all member states require negative Covid tests from all arrivals from China, but not mandatory.

(Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/01/05/eu-recommends-travelers-from-china-to-take-covid-test-before-entering-europe.html)