03 Feb 2023 | 11:57 AM UTC
China: Authorities in mainland China to lift most restrictions on travelers from Macau and Hong Kong from Feb. 6 /update 86
Authorities in mainland China to lift most restrictions on travelers from Macau and Hong Kong from Feb. 6; some testing requirements remain.
Event
Authorities in mainland China have announced the lifting of most restrictions on travelers from Macau and Hong Kong effective Feb. 6. All previously closed customs checkpoints are to reopen and quotas on traveler numbers are to be removed. COVID-19 testing requirements are also to be eased, with no tests required for travelers who have not traveled abroad in the past seven days. Those who have traveled abroad will be required to provide proof of a negative test dating within 48 hours of arrival. Travelers entering mainland China by land from Macau and Hong Kong will no longer be required to register in advance.
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.
International Travel Restrictions
Inbound travelers from mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan are not 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 are no longer subject to quarantine on arrival.
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.
