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UPDATED HONG KONG ENTRY REGULATIONS
“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 9 August 2021. Please find the summary for documents requirement for travellers from Vietnam to Hong Kong.”
. Hong Kong residents including HKID, firstly used Work(employee)/Student/ D ependent visa
. PCR Test must be done by an ISO15189 credited Clinique or the Clinique in the approved list https://bit.ly/3glqA5i
. Vaccination record is in English or Chinese and provided by a hospital or CDC, suggested dosage at least 14 days prior to arrival HK.
. Serology Antibody Test conducted in Hong Kong within the past 91 days from the arrival date. From 18 th Aug, it could be conducted on arrival and quarantine period is subject to be shorten to 7 days if result is positive.
. Health and Quarantine Declaration before arrival https:// www.chp.gov.hk/hdf
. Updated as of 09 th 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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