Recently, many countries around the world have relaxed many entry restrictions, and some countries and regions have directly lifted entry restrictions. Although foreign entry restrictions have been relaxed, our country still has entry restrictions. However, recently, the Chinese Embassy and Consulate in New Zealand decided to adjust the pre-boarding inspection measures for New Zealanders traveling to China.

Based on the epidemic situation and the mutation characteristics of the new coronavirus epidemic, the Chinese Embassy and Consulate in New Zealand has decided to make the following adjustments to the pre-boarding inspection measures for New Zealand passengers traveling to China from May 23, 2022:

1. Cancel the serum (IgM antibody test (including N protein test) of all applicants. All travelers from New China, regardless of whether they are vaccinated or not, will undergo a "dual nucleic acid surveillance antigen" test (test for children under 5 years old) The method remains unchanged.

2. Cancel the requirement for lung CT or X-ray examination for those with a history of previous infection (those who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 or have positive nucleic acid test results).

3. The quarantine requirement for crew members for 14 days after landing is cancelled. Newly landed crew members can undergo testing and apply for health codes according to the requirements for ordinary people traveling to China.

4. Specific pre-boarding inspection measures and procedures for applying for health codes. and requirements, please refer to the "Comprehensive Guidelines for the Application of Health Codes/Health Status Declarations (Revised in May 2022".

The current global epidemic situation is still very serious, and the risk of cross-infection from international travel still exists. Chinese Embassy in New Zealand The embassy and consulates once again remind everyone to continue to adhere to the principle of "non-essential, non-emergency, no travel" and try to avoid long-distance or cross-border travel.

The Chinese embassy and consulates in New Zealand will take into account the epidemic and overseas import situation. Dynamically adjust pre-boarding inspection measures and health code application requirements. For those who really need to travel to China in the near future, please pay close attention to policy adjustments and properly arrange their itinerary to avoid unnecessary financial losses. Personnel traveling to China must strictly implement them before and during their trip. For personal protection, do self-health monitoring before traveling to avoid being stranded due to a positive test before boarding or input after entry.

Source: Chinese Embassy in New Zealand