Pre-departure Testing
Traveling to Mainland China / Macau?
Special COVID-19 testing arrangement for outbound travelers departing from Hong Kong to Mainland China / Macau by Air
Special COVID-19 testing arrangement for outbound travelers departing from Hong Kong to Mainland China / Macau by Air
An additional mandatory rapid PCR test required by the HKSAR Government and does not replace the self-paid nucleic acid test as per the prevailing requirements of relevant Mainland China / Macau authorities
Free of charge provided by the Government for eligible passengers departing from Hong Kong to Mainland China / Macau.
Only those with a negative result can proceed to check-in for the flight to Mainland China / Macau. View Sample Report. View Sample Report
Must be performed at the designated site in the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA)
Specimen collection by nasopharyngeal swab for individuals aged 6 years old and above. Combined nasal and throat swab for children aged 3-6 years old.
All test must be booked in advance (available up to 1 week in advance)
All test must be scheduled and conducted at least 5-6 hours but no more than 8 hours prior to your scheduled time of departure (e.g. if your scheduled departure time is 19:00, we advise you to conducted the test no later than 13:00-14:00)
Learn more at the official government press release: HERE