06 Jan 2023 | 12:05 AM UTC
China: Officials to ease COVID-19-related travel restrictions effective Jan. 8 /update 85
Officials in Macau, China, plan to ease COVID-19-related travel restrictions effective Jan. 8.
Event
Authorities have announced plans to ease Macau's COVID-19-related travel restrictions. Effective Jan. 8, inbound travelers from mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan will not be required to undergo COVID-19 testing prior to departure for Macau. However, passengers arriving from foreign countries must present a negative result from an antigen or nucleic acid test taken within the last 48 hours. International travelers will also no longer be subject to quarantine on arrival.
Domestic Measures
Individuals in Macau may be required to register their addresses or most frequented locations to receive a health code. Facemasks are mandatory in public, and people must present a negative result from a nucleic acid test taken within the last three days to enter most venues. High-risk locations, such as nonessential businesses and government offices, must provide a QR code for contact tracing. Industrial and commercial companies, including casinos, may operate at a limited capacity but must abide by health protocols. Venues must ensure that all staff, visitors, and performers are fully vaccinated.
Authorities could reimpose, extend, further ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice depending on disease activity.
Advice
Follow all official instructions. Consider postponing travel to Macau if impacted by travel restrictions. Allow additional time for immigration and health screenings. Delay travel if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, as they may prompt increased scrutiny, immigration delays, or mandatory quarantine. Confirm reservations and business appointments.
