To ensure the health and safety of international travel and reduce the risk of cross-border spread of the epidemic, in accordance with the relevant joint announcement of the Civil Aviation Administration of China, the General Administration of Customs of China and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China issued on 20 July 2020 and the relevant notices by the Chinese embassies or consulates in specific countries, China-bound passengers from the following countries, including those ultimately bound for China who transfer via the following countries, are required to obtain COVID-19 negative certificates before boarding.
The above-mentioned passengers are required to take nucleic acid tests for COVID-19 within five days before boarding. The tests should be taken at institutions that are located at the place of departure and designated or recognized by relevant Chinese embassies or consulates. Passengers should apply for green health codes with an “HS” mark or Health Declaration Forms by presenting COVID-19 negative certificates. Airlines are responsible for checking the health codes or Health Declaration Forms of the passengers before they board the plane. For specific requirements, please refer to notices by the Chinese embassies or consulates in relevant countries.
The list of countries where China-bound passengers are required to obtain COVID-19 negative certificates before boarding will be adjusted as necessary. Please pay close attention to any adjustment.
| No.1 | Country | Date of Entry-into-force |
| 1. | Russia | Already in Effect |
| 2. | Egypt | Already in Effect |
| 3. | Pakistan | Already in Effect |
| 4. | Bangladesh | Already in Effect |
| 5. | Saudi Arabia | Already in Effect |
| 6. | Chad | Already in Effect |
| 7. | Iran | Already in Effect |
| 8. | Luxembourg | Already in Effect |
| 9. | Thailand | Already in Effect |
| 10. | Kenya | Already in Effect |
| 11. | Turkey | Already in Effect |
| 12. | North Macedonia | Already in Effect |
| 13. | Malta | Already in Effect |
| 14. | Sao Tome and Principe | Already in Effect |
| 15. | Cameroon | Already in Effect |
| 16. | Uganda | Already in Effect |
| 17. | Guinea | Already in Effect |
| 18. | Zimbabwe | Already in Effect |
| 19. | Sri Lanka | Already in Effect |
| 20. | Philippines | Already in Effect |
| 21. | Gambia | Already in Effect |
| 22. | Cambodia | Already in Effect |
| 23. | Rwanda | Already in Effect |
| 24. | Malaysia | Already in Effect |
| 25. | Mauritania | Already in Effect |
| 26. | Niger | Already in Effect |
| 27. | Maldives | 2020.08.21 |
| 28. | United Kingdom | 2020.08.21 |
| 29. | Ethiopia | 2020.08.24 |
| 30. | Belgium | 2020.08.24 |
| 31. | Congo | 2020.08.24 |
| 32. | ROK (Republic of Korea) | 2020.08.24 |
| 33. | Serbia | 2020.08.24 |
| 34. | Senegal | 2020.08.24 |
| 35. | Cyprus | 2020.08.24 |
| 36. | Tunisia | 2020.08.24 |
| 37. | UAE (United Arab Emirates) | 2020.08.25 |
| 38. | Nepal | 2020.08.25 |
| 39. | Bulgaria | 2020.08.26 |
| 40. | Benin | 2020.08.26 |
| 41. | Ireland | 2020.08.28 |
| 41. | Belarus | 2020.08.28 |
| 43. | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2020.08.31 |
| 44. | Greece | 2020.08.31 |
| 45. | Botswana | 2020.09.01 |
| 46. | Liechtenstein | 2020.09.01 |
| 47. | South Africa | 2020.09.01 |
| 47. | Switzerland | 2020.09.01 |
| 49. | Swaziland | 2020.09.01 |
