*Travel requirements can change suddenly. Please follow this space for updated information sources on current requirements for entry to Hong Kong, entry to Australia and exit requirements from Australia.
Latest updates - 4 October 2021
Note: The latest amendments are in red.
Travel to Hong Kong
Under the Return2hk Scheme Hong Kong residents in Guangdong Province are allowed to come to Hong Kong without being subject to compulsory quarantine upon fulfilment of the specified conditions. Details available here.
Under the Come2hk Scheme non-Hong Kong residents in Guangdong Province are allowed to come to Hong Kong without being subject to compulsory quarantine upon fulfilment of the specified conditions. Details available here.
Arrivals from Macau - In light of the latest pandemic situation in Macao, all arrivals in Hong Kong from Macao will not be exempted from compulsory quarantine under the Return2hk Scheme or Come2hk Scheme from September 25, 2021 at 10.00 pm. According to the arrangement concerned, persons who have stayed in Macao on the day of arrival in Hong Kong or during the 14 days before that day will not be exempted from compulsory quarantine upon arrival. Instead, they will be subject to 14-day compulsory quarantine at home if they have not been fully vaccinated; and to 7-day compulsory quarantine at home for those who have been fully vaccinated. All arrivals from Macao have to undergo tests at prescribed times under the established requirement. Please refer to relevant press release: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202109/25/P2021092500632.htm
Hong Kong's latest quarantine arrangements for travellers from Australia will be effective from 20 August.
Australia has been moved onto the Hong Kong Government's list of ‘medium risk places’ (Group B specified places).
ðFully vaccinated travellers (resident or non-resident) aged 12 and above can quarantine for the reduced period of 14 days.
ðUnvaccinated residents will be required to undertake 21 days of compulsory quarantine.
ðUnvaccinated non-residents will not be permitted entry into Hong Kong.
You'll also need to complete a further seven days of self-monitoring and will need to take a number of compulsory COVID-19 tests. You must provide a valid negative COVID-19 (nucleic acid) test issued within 72 hours before your departure flight.
There are government mandated hotels for compulsory quarantine. The participating hotels are scheduled for approximately 3 months. The latest listing of hotels is available here.
Travel to Australia
Travel for vaccinated Australians
Fully vaccinated Australians will soon be eligible for international travel without first seeking an exemption.
The government has announced that Australian citizens or permanent residents aged 12 and over who have received two doses of a recognised vaccine will be able to travel without needing an exemption. This could start sometime in November but there will be more information provided soon.
Children under 12 and those who cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons will also be able to travel overseas without an exemption.
Australian citizens and permanent residents who do not meet the eligibility requirements must continue to follow the current border processes when leaving Australia or coming to Australia.
Returning to Australia
Australian citizens and permanent residents who are fully vaccinated with an Australian Government recognised vaccine, or under the age of 12, may be eligible for reduced quarantine arrangements when you return to Australia. You will need to demonstrate your vaccination status at check-in when travelling to Australia.
Quarantine
States and Territories are responsible for determining, and managing, reduced quarantine arrangements for vaccinated Australians and permanent residents. This may involve home quarantine for a reduced period of time. You must check with the State or Territory that you are returning to for their quarantine arrangements.
Important Resources - Hong Kong:
- COVID-19 Thematic Website - Together, We Fight the Virus - Home (coronavirus.gov.hk)
- Citizens aged 16 to 29 can make vaccine reservations starting from 9am on April 23 through the online booking system to receive vaccines at 29 CVCs and 18 general out-patient clinics of the Hospital Authority (HA).They can also make appointments for vaccinations with private doctors or clinics participating in the programme.
- Group Vaccine bookings available
Group vaccine bookings and enquiries may be made by calling: +852 5275 9255
Book a COVID-19 test:
COVID-19 Vaccination:
Government notices and information:
- COVID-19: Hong Kong's multi-pronged response
- Chief Executive's letter to Consul-Generals and international Chambers
- CHP's geospatial dashboard on COVID-19
- Fight Against the Coronavirus
- "LeaveHomeSafe" exposure notification app
- COVID-19 Electronic Testing Record System
Other useful links:
- OT&P Healthcare: COVID-19 questions answered
- WHO Coronavirus website
- BrandHK Update Page
- All press releases today
- Secretary for Justice's blog
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