COVID-19: Requirements announced for travelers with COVID-19 vaccinations

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The Chinese government recently announced new entry measures for travelers with COVID-19 vaccinations.

Key Points:

• Effective Feb. 1, travelers intending to enter China who have received the COVID-19 vaccination must upload the following documents to apply for a green health code or certified health declaration code: a vaccination certificate, including name, product name/manufacturer, date of vaccination, and issuing institution; and a negative nucleic acid and IgM anti-body test certificate. The health code or the certified health declaration code will be issued after the verification and consideration of the submitted documents.
• Travelers who have received the COVID-19 vaccination outside China who are flying to China from a third country are required to apply for the health code or certified health declaration code in advance from the Chinese Embassy or Consulates from where they are departing. More COVID-19 vaccine information is available here.

Analysis & Comments: The response to COVID-19 continues to develop, and Deloitte will provide additional updates as information becomes available. Please check Deloitte’s COVID-19 Digital Map, available here, for information on travel restrictions and immigration changes in other countries.

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