Regarding Health Declaration and Vaccine Certification Requirements for Entering China

According to China's latest entry policies (as of July 2024), here are the key points you need to know:

1. Health Declaration Requirements

Yes, all inbound travelers must complete a health declaration in advance.
- Declaration Method: Through the WeChat Mini Program of the General Administration of Customs of China titled "Customs Passenger Service" (China Customs Health Declaration), fill out the electronic version of the "People's Republic of China Entry/Exit Health Declaration Form."
- Declaration Content: Includes personal information, flight details, travel history within the last 14 days, and health status (such as whether there are symptoms like fever or cough).
- Declaration Time: It is recommended to fill it out within 24 hours before the flight departs. The QR code generated after the declaration is valid for 24 hours. Please take a screenshot for quick customs clearance upon entry.
- Special Cases: If electronic declaration is not possible, a paper form can be filled out upon arrival.

2. Vaccine Certificate Requirements

Currently, China does not mandate that inbound travelers provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
- Policy Explanation: Since 2023, China has canceled the mandatory requirement for inbound travelers to provide vaccination certificates or negative nucleic acid test reports.
- Recommendation: Although not mandatory, it is still recommended to get routine vaccinations (such as flu vaccines) to ensure a healthy journey and carry an international travel health certificate (such as the WHO Yellow Book) in case of individual airline or transit country requirements.

3. Other Health-Related Precautions

• Symptom Declaration: If you have had fever, respiratory symptoms, or contact with infectious disease patients within 14 days prior to entry, you must declare it truthfully and cooperate with quarantine measures.
• Random Quarantine: Customs may conduct temperature checks or random nucleic acid tests on some travelers. Please follow the guidance of the staff.

4. Latest Policy Inquiry Channels

• Official Channels: Website of the General Administration of Customs of China (http://www.customs.gov.cn), websites of Chinese embassies and consulates abroad.
• Airline Notifications: Pay attention to the entry policy updates issued by the airline when purchasing tickets or before departure.