This page lists the travel restrictions in Greater China Region: China Mainland, Hong Kong S.A.R, Macao S.A.R, and Taiwan as specified by the UK’s Foreign travel advice.
| Region | Detailed Regulations |
| Mainland China | Visa Requirements (from 8 January 2023): Visa-free transit and airside transiting have resumed. All travelers entering China must comply in full with entry requirements; there are no exemptions to this. COVID-19 Entry Requirements (from 1 November 2023): China’s Customs authority has declared the elimination of the prerequisite for the China Health Declaration Form for those traversing China’s borders. |
| Hong Kong S.A.R. | – Travelers do not need to be fully vaccinated, or show proof of vaccination to enter Hong Kong. – Hong Kong does not require travelers to provide a negative Covid-19 test result to enter the SAR, regardless of vaccination status. – All travelers must pass temperature checks upon arrival. – The Hong Kong Government continues to advise all inbound travelers to conduct daily rapid antigen tests from the day of arrival into Hong Kong (that is, Day 0) and Day 5 after arrival. – If you test positive for COVID-19, you are no longer required to isolate, however please refer to the latest guidance issued by the Hong Kong SAR Government on how to minimize the spread of Covid-19. |
| Macau S.A.R. | – Macao does not require travelers to provide a negative Covid-19 test result to enter the SAR, regardless of their vaccination status. – If you wish to travel to Mainland China within seven days of your arrival into Macao and arrived from most overseas countries, you must provide a negative nucleic acid test result for COVID-19 taken no more than 48 hours prior to departure. Further details can be found on the Macao SAR Government webpage. – Inbound travelers do not need to provide proof of vaccination before boarding transport to Macao. |
| Taiwan | – International arrivals in Taiwan will be expected to observe a 7 day “self-initiated epidemic prevention” period. – The authorities will no longer provide a free self-administered rapid COVID-19 test kit for international arrivals. Rapid test kits can still be purchased locally if required. You will only need to take a rapid test if you develop symptoms during your 7 day self-initiated epidemic prevention period. – Passengers arriving in Taiwan from overseas are permitted to take public transport from the airport. – You are allowed to leave your accommodation at any time, without needing to take a COVID-19 rapid test during your 7 day self-initiated epidemic prevention period. But you should wear a mask while outside of your accommodation. – You should refer to the Taiwan Centers for Disease Control (CDC) or contact their helpline on 1922 for further information. |