Traveling to Mainland China / Macau?

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

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 Combined nasal and throat swab.

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

*Each passenger is only eligible to book and conduct one Pre-Departure COVID-19 Test sponsored by the HKSAR Government per departing flight per calendar day.

To prevent the exportation of cases, persons subject to Amber Code restrictions will not be allowed to take this test. This means that inbound person from overseas places or Taiwan are not allowed to transit to Mainland China or Macau within the three days upon arrival at Hong Kong.

Pre-departure Testing 

COVID-19 Rapid RT-PCR Test

Hong Kong International Airport

Receive test results in 2 hours in your digital health passport, SMS and email - view sample report

Negative results issued by our government-recognised ISO 15189 laboratory can be accepted anywhere a PCR test is required

Combined nasal and throat swab collection will be performed by a trained health professionalFor passengers travelling to Japan, Nasopharyngeal swab will be performed as required by the Government of Japan

Bookings available from 2 hours to 2 weeks in advance

HKD 499

What Is an RT-PCR COVID-19 Test?

RT-PCR is a highly-accurate, global gold standard technology in the detection of COVID-19. RT-PCR tests are widely recognised and accepted by majority of countries for pre-departure certification.

Measures:

The presence or absence of SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus

Collection Method

Deep throat saliva sample collection

Testing Method

RT-PCR (Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction) Test

Gold Standard

The same technology used by Sanatorium and Hong Kong Government

How It Works

Pre-Departure

All tests must be booked in advance. Please book a time slot that is 5 to 8 hours prior to your scheduled departure time.

Flight Day

Visit Our Testing Facility & Perform Your Test

Upon arrival at HKIA, please proceed to the North Transition Deck, L6, Terminal 1. Show your booking details and flight itinerary to proceed with your test.

Receive Your Results in 2 to 3 Hours

You will be notified of your test results in your Prenetics's account, SMS and email.

In case sample recollection is required, we will attempt to contact you by email and phone call.

What Happens Upon Receiving Test Results?

Negative

You may continue with the rest of check-in journey and board your flight.

Positive

You will receive a positive test results report. Please proceed to the Isolation Area on L6 at HKIA where you will be issued with an isolation order and sent to a community isolation facility.

Where Can You Find Us?

You can find us conveniently at the North Transition Deck, Level 6, Terminal 1, Hong Kong International Airport.
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* Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled appointment. In the event you are running 15 minutes late, we may not be able to perform the test.
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For further queries, please contact us at support@prenetics.com, or our hotline: +852 3008 1006.

North Transition Deck, Level 6, Terminal 1, Hong Kong International Airport. CLICK HERE for Google Maps

Testing available 7 days a week

Have More Questions?

Am I eligible for the test?

Outbound travellers who are traveling to Mainland China / Macau by air are eligible for this additional RT-PCR nucleic acid test at the Hong Kong International Airport free of charge (excluding children under 3 years old and people who are medically exempted for combined nasal and throat swab testing).
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If you have any symptoms, please seek medical advice. For the safety of our staff and other customers, we will refuse entry to anyone with symptoms in the last 14-days.

What is the sample collection method?

The sample collection method uses Combined nasal and throat swab.

Do I need to book 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). Testing slots are available to book for up to 1 week in advance.

Do I need to pay for this test?

This is a free service, a special test arrangement provided by the government.

What do I need to bring / prepare for the test?

Please do not eat, drink, chew gum or smoke 30-mins before you intend to do the test.

Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled appointment and show your booking details and flight itinerary to our staff to validate your eligibility for the test. You must also bring the travel document(s) you intend to use for clearing customs (e.g. Passport, Home Return Permit, etc.). Please ensure your personal information in Prenetics account is consistent with your travel document(s).
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In the event you are running 15 minutes late, we may not be able to perform the test.

When will the results / test report be ready?

Under normal circumstances, reports will be released in 2-3 hours after sample collection, however report release times may differ due to unexpected circumstances including the need to recollect or retest samples due to quality issues.

All test must be pre-booked and conducted 5-6 hours prior to your scheduled flight departure time.

‍Important: In case sample recollection is required, we will attempt to contact you by email and phone call. Please ensure you have provided a valid email and contact number.

Prenetics does not accept any responsibility or liability for losses arising as a result of any delay within this timeframe, or where we have been unable to reach you for sample recollection. Prenetics does not accept claims for losses where you have been unable to travel or work.

Can I request for the test report to be released earlier / at a specific time?

Unfortunately, we are unable to fulfil such request.

What is this additional test for?

This is an additional special testing arrangement required by the Hong Kong government for outbound travels to Mainland China / Macau by air. The result of this special test cannot replace the proof of negative result of any self-paid nucleic acid test as currently required by relevant authorities of the Mainland China / Macau.

I would like to make changes to my registration / report details.

You can still change your personal details under your profile before completing your registration at the Information Counter.

Once you have completed your registration at the Information Counter, you are no longer able to make changes to your personal details. Therefore, please ensure your personal details are correct before registration.

What are your opening hours?

Testing is available 7 days a week.

Can my child perform the test?

Children under 3 years old are not eligible for the test.

If I no longer want to do the test, what should I do?

You may contact us at support@prenetics.com to cancel or reschedule your booking