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UPDATED HONG KONG ENTRY REGULATIONS FROM 23 AUGUST 2021
“In view of the latest development in global and local COVID-19 epidemic situations, the Government will tighten the border control measures for overseas inbound travellers based on "vaccine bubble" in order to build an anti-epidemic barrier to prevent the importation of cases. The new measures take effect from 23 August 2021.”
. Hong Kong residents including HKID, firstly used Work(employee)/Student/Dependent visa
. PCR Test must be done by an ISO15189 credited Clinique or the Clinique in the approved list
https://bit.ly/3glqA5i
. Vaccination record in English or Chinese . Suggested dosage at least 14 days prior to arrival HK.
. Health and Quarantine Declaration before arrival https://www.chp.gov.hk/hdf
. Updated as of 20th Aug 2021, subject to change according to Hong Kong Gov.
. For more information, please check https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/inbound travel.html
or contact reservation@cathaypacific.com
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