Notice on Covid-19 Prevention and Control Requirements for China-bound Travelers
Starting from 0:00 on 29 April, 2023 (Oman time), Antigen Rapid Test (ART, including ART home testing kit) result will be accepted for passengers flying from Oman to China besides PCR test. The Chinese Embassy in Oman has updated its Guide on Epidemic Prevention and Control Measures for China-bound Travelers. In order to avoid any travel delays and disruptions, we recommend that all travelers read and follow the instructions on the guidance carefully.
Guide on Epidemic Prevention and Control Measures for China-bound Travelers
1. Pre-departure test
COVID-19 PCR test or Antigen Rapid Test (ART) are required within 48 hours before boarding China-bound flights. Passengers are required to travel to China with a negative test result. If you received a positive test result, you should only travel to China when you tested negative against COVID-19.
2. Health declaration to China Customs
You are required to declare your negative test result to China Customs by filling the Health Declaration Form on the WeChat app of China Customs (scan the QR code below), or at https://htdecl.chinaport.gov.cn , or via the China Customs APP.
3. Airline companies will no longer check the negative PCR or ART test results.
4. Self-protection on the Aircraft
You are cordially recommended to wear a mask throughout the flight and take good personal protection to reduce the risk of infection.
5. Inspection upon Entry
Upon arrival at the port, you can complete the necessary customs formalities with the Customs health declaration code. Those with normal health declaration and no abnormality in port routine quarantineand can enter the community. The customs will conduct sampling inspection according to a certain percentage. Persons with abnormal health declaration or fever and other symptoms shall cooperate with the Customs in carrying out epidemiological investigation and medical investigation, and accept sampling and testing of related infectious diseases.
6. After-entry Epidemic Prevention and Control
After entry into China, you will have to strictly abide by the epidemic prevention and control requirements where you stay.