Starting March 1, travelers from certain countries will no longer be required to provide negative nucleic acid test results before flying to China, but they will still need to show a negative rapid antigen test result upon arrival.
Chinese customs may randomly conduct nucleic acid tests among international arrivals, Chinese embassies including those in New Zealand, South Africa, Malaysia and Cambodia said in a notice. Those who test positive will be required to quarantine at home or in hospitals, the embassies said.
The relaxed policy will apply only to travelers on direct flights from certain countries. Travelers from other countries will still need to have a negative nucleic acid test result within 48 hours before departure. Airlines are also required to check passengers’ nucleic acid test results.
