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HONG KONG : ADJUSTMENT OF BOARDING AND QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONS ARRIVING FROM VIETNAM
In view of the persistent unstable epidemic situation in the region and the prevalent outbreaks of cases involving the more transmissible mutant virus strains, the Hong Kong SAR Government will specify a number of countries as high-risk Group B specified places and adopt tighter boarding and quarantine measures on arrivals from these places in order to minimise the risk of case importation.
With effect from June 4 (Friday), Vietnam will be categorised as one of the high-risk Group B places. Other newly added countries in the ASEAN region include Cambodia and Thailand.
You may wish to note the following requirements for Hong Kong residents to travel to Hong Kong from Vietnam under the latest arrangement:
* The traveller must have stayed in Vietnam on the day of boarding or 14 days prior to boarding;
* Present at boarding a negative result proof of a nucleic acid test for COVID-19 conducted within 72 hours before departure;
* Present confirmation of a room reservation in a designated quarantine hotel in Hong Kong;
* Subject to “test and hold” arrangement upon arrival at the airport and on confirmation of negative test results, proceed to board the designated transport to the designated quarantine hotels for compulsory quarantine;
* For fully vaccinated persons - subject to a 14-day compulsory quarantine at designated quarantine hotels with three tests to be conducted, followed by a seven-day self-monitoring period and compulsory testing on 16th and 19th day of arrival;
* For non-fully vaccinated persons – subject to a 21-day compulsory quarantine at designated hotels with four tests to be conducted.
More detailed information can be found in the press release:
https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202105/31/P2021053101004.htm?fontSize=1
As the epidemic situation continues to evolve, the Hong Kong SAR Government will adjust the boarding and quarantine requirements to manage the risk of case importation when necessary. Any changes to the grouping of specified places according to the risk levels and the relevant measures will be updated on the COVID-19 thematic website (www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/high-risk-places.html). Travellers are advised to visit the website to check for the latest measures before travelling to Hong Kong.
For other details, you may refer to the following webpages:
Designated Hotels for Quarantine
https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/designated-hotel.html
COVID-19 Thematic Website
https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/index.html
Major updates of the COVID-19 measures are also posted to our social media (Facebook + Instagram + LinkedIn @hketosg) and the relevant press releases uploaded to our website (www.hketosin.gov.hk).
Thank you for your attention. Please continue to take care and stay safe.
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Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Singapore
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