14 February 2023
LATEST ENTRY REQUIREMENTS TO HONG KONG
The Hong Kong authorities announced on 03 February 2023 that with effect from 06 February 2023, non-Hong Kong residents coming to Hong Kong from overseas places need not be fully vaccinated. The latest pre-departure requirements are as follows:
a) Except those aged three and below on the day of arrival at Hong Kong, rapid Antigen Test (RAT) conducted within 24 hours or PCR-based nucleic acid test conducted within 48 hours prior to the scheduled time of departure (for arrivals via the airport) or before arrival at Hong Kong (for arrivals via other boundary control points), and obtain a negative result; and
b) Retain the photo showing the RAT result or the PCR test report for 90 days.
The Hong Kong Government recommends all inbound persons to undergo daily RATs using self-arranged RAT kits from the day of arrival (i.e. Day 0) until Day 5 after arrival at Hong Kong. Travellers may voluntarily report their RAT results and health status via the Electronic COVID-19 Monitoring & Surveillance System (eCMSS).
What happens when you test positive for COVID-19 in Hong Kong?
For persons tested positive after arrival at Hong Kong, please refer to the webpage on Points to Note for Persons who Tested Positive.
Any inbound traveller to Hong Kong who fails to comply with the requirement to provide information, or knowingly or recklessly provides any information that is false or misleading in a material particular, he or she is liable on conviction to the maximum penalty of a fine at level 3 (HKD 10,000) and imprisonment for 6 months.
See https://www.coronavirus.gov.
24-hour telephone hotline for inbound travellers: +852 2125 1999
TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED IN MACAO
With effect from 6 February 2023, travellers aged 4 and above entering Macao from mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan regions, or entering Hong Kong from Macao will not need to present any proof of COVID-19 testing. Travellers must take the manual inspection channels and are not allowed to take the vehicle channels (except the driver) when leaving Macao via the Zhuhai-Macao ports, Macao International Airport or ferry terminals for the first time within 7 days from the second day after their date of entry.
Travellers entering Macao from other foreign places will have to present a negative proof of antigen or nucleic acid test (can be self-administered or by professional swab sampling) for COVID-19 conducted within 48 hours prior to entering Macao.
For the latest information on Macao’s latest entry requirements, please refer to: https://www.ssm.gov.mo/apps1/
TRAVELLING TO SINGAPORE FROM HONG KONG AND MACAO
From 13 February 2023, the following changes were implemented:
a) All non-fully vaccinated travellers entering Singapore will no longer be required to produce a negative Pre-Departure Test; and
b) Non-fully vaccinated Short Term Visitors (STVs) will no longer be required to purchase COVID-19 travel insurance.
All travellers entering Singapore via air or sea (including Singapore residents), and STVs entering via land, must continue to submit an electronic health declaration via the SG Arrival Card e-Service within 3 days before their arrival in Singapore. Travellers are advised to check the ICA website for the latest border measures before entering Singapore.
There are currently no restrictions imposed on departures from Singapore. However, travellers must abide by the entry requirements imposed by the countries they are travelling to.
Transit travellers are defined as those travelling to another country via Singapore, without clearing Singapore arrival immigration. Such transit travellers do not need proof of vaccination, COVID-19 tests, travel visas or entry approvals. If unsure, travellers connecting through Singapore should consult their airline on whether they need to go through immigration, or if they can remain in the transit area to connect to their next flight.
For information on Singapore’s latest inbound travel policies, please refer to the following links:
- Transiting through Singapore
- FAQs