Update to Inbound Travelers to China from 7 Countries!!

Source: OT-Team(AFJ)

On February 25, 2021, a new fusing command for international passenger flight was released by the Civil Aviation Administration of China. Per the announcement, 29 passengers on flight KQ882 of Kenya Airways from Nairobi to Guangzhou tested positive for COVID-19 on February 13, which led to a four-week suspension, starting from March 8. 

New Regulations for Foreigners Entering China in 7 Countries

Besides, due to the high-risk of cross-infection in international travel. As of now, several Chinese embassies abroad have issued announcements respectively, adding new regulations to the original entry requirements of the inbound travelers to China, below are the specific information.

Argentina & Suriname & Tajikistan: Only One Transfer Allowed

Per Embassy of the PRC in these three countries, namely Argentina, Suriname and Tajikistan, all passengers can make one transfer from the departure to China at most. Moreover, all passengers should submit a complete itinerary in China, and the residence permit/visa while applying for the health code / health declaration from the Embassy.

Kenya & New Zealand & France：Only Direct Flights Allowed

According to Embassy of the PRC in these three countries, including Kenya, New Zealand and France, all international passengers travelling to China must choose the direct flights. Furthermore, in addition to the qualified certificates of COVID-19 tests, the complete itinerary list, local residence certificate (such as residence permit, visa, etc.) or other residence certificates should also be uploaded to the embassies.

Also, according to the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Australia, international passengers with exact needs must have the direct flights to China. The embassy will no longer issue the green health code or health declaration to the people who plan to transit to China in a third country (except for the non navigable countries or regions).

List of International Flights in/out China

Here is the full list of the international passengers flights - updated on February 25, 2021.