Updated U.S. Entry Requirements for Travelers From China

Travelers no longer need to get tested and show the negative COVID-19 test result, or show documentation of recovery from COVID-19, prior to boarding a flight to the U.S. from the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong, and Macau, effective from Mar 10, 2023 at 3 PM ET. Individuals who are not citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. must still show proof of vaccination.

New Adjustments to Chinese Visa and Entry Policies:

• Valid multi-year multiple entry visas issued before March 28, 2020 by the Chinese visa authorities abroad shall resume function.
• Travelers may apply for all types of visas (including those for tourism and medical treatment).
• Port visas shall once again be issued in line with the relevant laws and regulations.
• The visa-exemption policy for Hainan, visa-exemption cruise policy for Shanghai, visa-exemption policy for foreigners to visit Guangdong from Hong Kong and Macao, and visa-exemption policy for ASEAN tour groups to Guilin and Guangxi shall resume operation.