In order to reduce cross-border transmission of COVID-19, you are kindly required to read and follow the pre-departure testing requirements which apply to non-Chinese citizens from 1 July 2022.
Pre-departure Testing Requirements for the Travel to China (Effective from 1 July 2022) | ||
All Passengers | Day 2 Before Departure Day Tuesday 5 July | Departure Day (Day 0) Thursday 7 July |
Go through 2 x PCR tests | * Tests are required to be done ≥ 24 hours apart in two different pathology clinics. | |
1st PCR | 2nd PCR | |
Where can I get tested? | •The 1st PCR test can be done at all clinics listed on NSW Health website except Histopath. •https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/Pages/clinics.aspx •A traveller PCR report needed. •SMS results and doctor certificate not accepted. | •Express RT-PCR test available at Sydney International Airport opposite Entrance D, Departure Level with Histopath Diagnostic Specialists. •https://www.histopath.com.au/locations/airport •A paper PCR report available. |
What to do with the test results? | •Apply for the health code if tested negative. •Read Passengers with infection history if tested positive.
•Non-Chinese citizens apply via https://hrhk.cs.mfa.gov.cn/H5/ •Chinese citizens apply via Wechat “防疫健康码国际版” | •Bring the paper report to the airlines for review. •DO NOT submit it online. |
CHECKLIST (Effective from 1 July 2022) Non-Chinese citizens submit items (1) to (6) via https://hrhk.cs.mfa.gov.cn/H5/ | |
Documents | Reminders |
1. Passport photo page | Must print your name, date of birth, passport number. |
2. Chinese visa | Submit one of the three documents below: •Valid Chinese visa (must be issued after 26 March 2020) •Valid Residence Permit for Foreigner in China (work, reunion and private issues) •Valid Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card of China |
3. Report of 1st PCR test | Must print your name, date of birth, passport number, collection date, test site and negative result. |
4. Itinerary | Air ticket from Sydney to a Chinese city. Must print your name, flight number & date. |
5. Vaccination certificate if applicable | Must print your name, vaccine brand name, dates of all received doses. |
6. Miscellaneous | If you are a close contact or have a suspected symptom, you have to upload •Personal Health Monitoring Form (5 days) (Attachment 2) |
7. Report of 2nd PCR test | Bring the paper report to the airlines for review. DO NOT submit it online. |
Passengers with infection history You are supposed to have an infection history if your PCR test ever returned positive. You have to go through Primary Review before the pre-departure testing of the said 2 x PCR tests.
Primary Review Send following documents to: sydney_lb@csm.mfa.gov.cn Email Subject: “Primary Review: Your Name + Mobile Phone Number” •Passport photo page •Most recent PCR positive result •Two PCR negative results 24 hours apart •Personal Health Monitoring Form (14 days) (Attachment 1) |
Close Contacts or People with Suspected Symptoms •Fill in the Personal Health Monitoring Form (5 days) (Attachment 2) •Pre-departure testing of the said 2 x PCR tests. |
Important Reminders •Health code application must be lodged prior to 10pm the day before departure. •Don’t forget your second PCR test on the departure day. Arrive early at the airport. •All your test results may be verified by airlines before check-in. Bring them with you. •Airlines may have other conditions before the check-in such as a temperature checking. •Take all protective measures before and during the trip. Reduce social contact and avoid dining out, shopping or gathering before leaving. |
Attachments: Personal Health Monitoring Form (14 days) (Attachment 1) Personal Health Monitoring Form (5 days) (Attachment 2) |