New COVID Testing Requirements for Travel Between U.S. and China, Effective Nov. 6
Beginning November 6, all passengers flying from the U.S. to China are required to have a negative certificate for COVID PCR test in addition to a negative serum IgM Antibody test taken within 48 hours of departure.
To certify status, Chinese passengers must upload both PCR and IgM test results to WeChat in order to receive a green health code with the “HS” mark required for boarding. Non-Chinese passengers must email the scanned copies of their negative PCR test, IgM test results, and signed health declaration form to the Chinese Embassy/Consulate based on consular district.
For clarity, Delta’s current U.S. to China operation with a technical stopover in Seoul is considered a direct flight and no additional testing will be required in Korea. If passengers transit in another country prior to entering China, a second round of PCR and IgM test must be taken in that other country and submitted 48 hours prior to departure in that other country of transit.
Please note the existing process upon arrival into China remains. Passengers must present a completed Health Declaration Form and will still be: (1) subject to a health screening; (2) required to take a COVID Nucleic Acid test; and (3) required to undergo a 14-day compulsory quarantine at their own expense.
For additional information, travelers can visit the Embassy of PRC website or contact the embassy/consulate directly.
Test Results Certification Process:
Chinese Passport Holders
Chinese Passport Holders can certify their test results via WeChat.
Scan below QR Code to access WeChat Mini-Program called Epidemic Health Code(防疫健康码国际版).
Select option B-1 under “申报入口B.”
Follow prompts to enter required personal information and upload photo of test results.
Once results are certified, passengers will receive a green HS QR code upon selecting B-2 under 申报入口B in the Mini-Program.
Foreign Passport Holders
Foreign Passport Holders should submit their results to the Chinese Embassy or Consulate General in the U.S. for certification.
Email images of valid passport info page, completed and signed health declaration form, and negative PCR and IgM test results to Chinese Embassy/Consulates no later than 24 hours prior to departure.
The Health declaration form is certified once it is emailed back to the passenger with lower portion filled out by Chinese Embassy/Consulate with stamped seal.
Chinese Embassy and Consulate Information in the U.S.:
Customers should send documents to the Chinese Embassy or Consulate responsible for state in which testing was completed.
Chinese Embassy in D.C. – embchn@gmail.com, (202) 495-2216
Alabama, Arkansas, Washington D.C., Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wyoming
Chinese Consulate in New York – cnnyhdf@gmail.com, (212) 695-3125
Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont
Chinese Consulate in Chicago – 12308chicago@gmail.com, (312) 780-0170
Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin
Chinese Consulate in S.F. – health.sfconsulate@gmail.com, (415) 216-8525
Alaska, Northern California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington
Chinese Consulate in Los Angeles – 12308LA@gmail.com, (213) 807-8052
Arizona, Southern California, Hawaii, New Mexico, Pacific Islands
Other Forms and Requirements Upon Arrival into China
Passengers will still need to fill out an arrival Health Declaration form. Passengers can obtain this form either on WeChat through the “China Customs” Mini Program using the below QR code or from the onboard crew during flight and completed before landing. They can also visit health.customsapp.com.
Once landing in China, all travelers to China will: (1) be subject to health screening; (2) be required to take a COVID Nucleic Acid test; and (3) undergo 14-day compulsory quarantine at their own expense.
