Boarding and Compulsory Quarantine Requirements for Inbound Travellers

Starting from 12 August 2022, inbound travellers will be subject to compulsory quarantine in designated quarantine hotels for 3 days, followed by medical surveillance at home for 4 days.

1. OVERSEAS PLACES

Persons applicable:

Inbound travellers who have stayed in any place outside Mainland China, Macao and Taiwan during the relevant period (the day of boarding for/arrival at Hong Kong or during the 14 days before that day) and who have been fully vaccinated*

Boarding requirements:

1. Present negative result proof of a polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based nucleic acid test for COVID-19 within 48 hours (for inbound persons aged 3 or above only);
2. Health declaration QR code; and
3. (If the health declaration QR code is not Green) Confirmation of room reservation for 3 nights starting on the day of arrival at Hong Kong in a designated quarantine hotel

Quarantine requirements:

1. Undergo compulsory quarantine in designated quarantine hotels for 3 nights;
2. Undergo medical surveillance at home or in other self-arranged accommodation for 4 nights; and
3. Self-monitoring in the subsequent 3 days

2. MAINLAND CHINA, MACAO AND TAIWAN

MAINLAND CHINA AND MACAO

Persons applicable:

Inbound travellers who have only stayed in Mainland China or Macao on the day of boarding for/arrival at Hong Kong or during the 14 days before that day (regardless of being fully vaccinated* or not)

Boarding requirements:

1. (If stayed in Mainland China andoutside Guangdong Province) Present negative result proof of a PCR-based nucleic acid test with specimen collected within the 3 days prior to, or on the day of the scheduled day of arrival at Hong Kong

Quarantine requirements:

1. Undergo compulsory quarantine for 3 days at designated places (home, hotel or other accommodation); and
2. Self-monitoring in the subsequent 4 days

Starting from 29 April 2021, Hong Kong residents who fulfill all specified conditions under the Return2hk Scheme could be exempted from the "3+4" quarantine requirement when returning to Hong Kong under the Return2hk Scheme. For details of the scheme, please visit https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/return2hk-scheme.html.

TAIWAN

Persons applicable: 

Inbound travellers who have stayed in Taiwan on the day of boarding for/ arrival in Hong Kong or during the 14 days before that day (excluding those who have stayed in any place outside China) (regardless of being fully vaccinated* or not)

Boarding requirements: 

1. Present negative result proof of a PCR-based nucleic acid test for COVID-19 within 48 hours (for inbound persons aged 3 or above only);
2. Health declaration QR code; and
3. (If the health declaration QR code is not Green) Confirmation of room reservation for 3 nights starting on the day of arrival at Hong Kong in a designated quarantine hotel

Quarantine requirements:

1. Undergo compulsory quarantine in designated quarantine hotels for 3 nights;
2. Undergo medical surveillance at home or in other self-arranged accommodation for 4 nights; and
3. Self-monitoring in the subsequent 3 days

*For more details on boarding, quarantine and testing requirements for inbound travellers, please refer to the Government's webpage https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/inbound-travel.html.

For procedures of arrival quarantine and testing at the airport, please refer to https://www.hongkongairport.com/en/important-notice/index.page?noticeid=1585121172788-1.

If the information above is inconsistent with that released by the Government, the latter shall prevail. For details, please visit https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/inbound-travel.html or Government's latest announcement.

Inbound Persons Can Choose Self-paid Point-to-point Designated Quarantine Hotel Taxi Service

To enhance the existing transport services for inbound travellers at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), the Government introduces self-paid point-to-point designated quarantine hotel (DQH) taxi service, with a view to shortening the journey time from HKIA to DQHs. Inbound persons at HKIA can choose to travel to DQHs by using self-paid taxi service. Inbound persons who opt to go to DQHs by taxis at their own expense should inform staff at the Arrivals Hall after completing immigration procedures and collecting their baggage. They should go to the designated area for waiting and boarding DQH taxis as directed.

DQH taxis operate from 0800hrs to 0200hrs daily and only provide services for inbound persons from HKIA to DQHs. They will not transport passengers to other places nor pick up other passengers. To use the self-paid DQH taxi service, passengers will have to pay the metered fares and any additional charges applicable, e.g. tunnel tolls and luggage fees.

Meanwhile, the Government continues to provide free designated transport service. For details, please refer to the latest Government's announcement at https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202207/25/P2022072500146.htm?fontSize=1.

Departing Passengers to Mainland China and Macao Are Required to Conduct Additional COVID-19 Rapid Nucleic Acid Test at HKIA Before Checking-in for Flights

From 29 March 2022, departing passengers to Mainland China and Macao via Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) are required to hold a negative result of the additional rapid nucleic acid test when they check in for the flights. The additional rapid nucleic acid test must be conducted at the designated testing venue at HKIA within eight hours prior to the scheduled departure time of the aircraft. In order to ensure sufficient time to complete the check-in and clearance procedures after obtaining a negative test result, relevant outbound travellers should allow ample time for travelling to the airport and undergo the test at least 5 to 6 hours prior to the scheduled time of departure.

Relevant passengers should reserve the testing service free-of-charge via the website of the relevant testing institution.

The result of the above special testing arrangement cannot replace the proof of negative result of any self-paid nucleic acid test as currently required by relevant authorities of Mainland China and Macao. Relevant passengers would still be subject to the quarantine and testing arrangements of their destinations, and should take note of the latest quarantine and testing requirements of relevant Mainland and Macao authorities.

For details, please visit Government's webpage https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/special-outbound-test.html and the Government's latest announcement https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202203/26/P2022032600716.htm?fontSize=1. If the information above is inconsistent with that released by the Government, the latter shall prevail.

Vaccination Requirements for Persons Entering Passenger Terminal Buildings at HKIA

To enhance safety and security at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), and with reference to the general requirements of the Hong Kong SAR Government's Vaccine Pass scheme, the following preventive measure is implemented to reduce the risk posed by COVID-19.

With effect from 24 February 2022, except (a) bona fide departure/ transfer/ transit passengers holding a valid air ticket or boarding pass and a valid travel document; or (b) persons falling within the scope of exceptions as shown in Table 2 of Vaccine Pass on the Government's COVID-19 Thematic Website, persons entering the passenger terminal buildings at HKIA must satisfy below requirements:

From 22 March 2022,

1. persons aged 12 or above should have completed at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine;

From 30 April 2022,

1. persons aged 18 or above should have completed at least two doses of COVID-19 vaccine;
2. persons aged between 12 to 17 should have completed at least one dose, and have completed two doses if it has been six months since their first dose.

From 31 May 2022,

1. persons aged 12 or above should have completed at least two dose of COVID-19 vaccine; and have completed the third booster dose if it has been six months since their second dose.

For the vaccination requirements for COVID-19 recovered persons, please refer to the requirements under the Government's Vaccine Pass Scheme.

Quarantine and Testing Procedures for Inbound Travellers at the Airport

Starting from 12 August 2022, all inbound persons from overseas places or Taiwan are required to complete a one-stop registration and verification upon arrival at the specimen collection stations on the arrival level of Terminal 1 (T1), then undergo specimen collection for nucleic acid test and rapid antigen test (RAT) on the spot.

Inbound persons holding a verified green health declaration QR code may use the "express channels". After completion of specimen collection, they can proceed with immigration procedures and baggage collection. By the time of leaving the baggage reclaim hall, their RAT results will be confirmed by government staff. If result is negative, they can proceed to the arrivals hall, continue to take point-to-point transport under closed-loop arrangement to designated quarantine hotels and wait for the result of nucleic acid tests and undergo quarantine there. If their results are positive, the travellers will be transferred for isolation and treatment arranged by the Government.

Persons holding a pink (or other colour) health declaration QR code are required to follow instructions and proceed to the T1 Midfield Concourse for further verification of relevant documents, before they can proceed with immigration procedures.

Travellers arriving Hong Kong from Mainland China should conduct tests at the Temporary Specimen Collection Centre at T1 Satellite Concourse at HKIA. These relevant inbound persons must undergo a nucleic acid test at the TSCC at the airport. They can only proceed with their immigration procedures upon confirmation of negative nucleic acid test results.

More details can be found at the Government's webpage https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/inbound-travel.html.

*If the information above is inconsistent with that released by the Government, the latter shall prevail.

Boarding Requirement for Transit/ transfer Passengers at HKIA

From 1 August 2022, passengers can use Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) for transit/transfer on flights operated by different airlines. Passengers must hold a confirmed ticket or onward boarding pass departing HKIA within 24 hours of their scheduled time of arrival and baggage are tagged-through to their onward destination. Passengers should also confirm in advance that they are able to enter the final destination. Please check with airlines for details.

Transit/ transfer services at HKIA for passengers from airports in Mainland China have resumed from 15 August 2020 and will continue until further notice. However, transit/transfer services to destinations in Mainland China remain unavailable at HKIA.

If the information above is inconsistent with that released by the Government, the latter shall prevail. For details, please visit https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/inbound-travel.html or Government's latest announcement.

Transit/ Transfer Services from Mainland Airports Resumed; Sea-to-air Transfer Services from Shekou Port to HKIA Resume from 23 March 2022

Transfer/ transit services at HKIA for passengers from airports in Mainland China have resumed. However, transit/transfer services to Mainland China remain unavailable at HKIA.

Sea-to-air transfer ferry services from Shenzhen Shekou Port to SkyPier of HKIA resume from 23 March 2022. Ferry services from other Mainland China and Macao ports remain unavailable. For the latest ticketing arrangement for Shekou to SkyPier, please check with the ferry operator at https://www.cksp.com.hk/#/main/home.

Air-to-sea transfer services to Mainland China and Macao ports also remain unavailable at HKIA.

Passengers Must Wear Face Masks in All Indoor and Outdoor Areas at the Airport

From 29 July 2020 the Hong Kong SAR Government requires all people to wear face masks when entering or present in a public place (indoor and outdoor). Please refer to the Government's announcement: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202007/27/P2020072700650.htm?fontSize=1.

In line with the government requirement, passengers must wear face masks in all indoor and outdoor public areas at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA).

Airport Authority Hong Kong requires that all passengers must continue to wear face masks after they enter the restricted area of HKIA for boarding. This compulsory requirement is also applicable at SkyPier and on Automated People Mover and Apron Passengers Vehicles.

Passengers are advised to bring their own face masks.

If the information above is inconsistent with that released by the Government, the latter shall prevail.

Limited Service for some Airport Shops and Restaurants

In view of the latest anti-epidemic measures, operations for passenger services at HKIA have been scaling down and most shops and restaurants in HKIA's terminal building have suspended operation from 25 March 2020 until further notice. Only some shops and restaurants provide passengers with essential services for shortened operating hours, including food and beverage, pharmacy, convenience store, money exchange and duty-free shops.

List of shops and restaurants currently in operation at HKIA

Last updated on: 2022-08-15 00:01:00

Terminal 1 Restricted Area

Location	Name	Operating Hours
Departures Level (L7) East Hall	Putien	8am - 8:30pm (Last Order: 8:15pm)
	Global Exchange	6:30am - 9pm
	Mannings	10am - 7pm
	Travelex Worldwide Money	8am - 9pm
	Wing Wah Cake Shop	7:30am - 10:30pm
Departures Level (L6) East Hall	Duty Zero by cdf (Liquor)	7:15am - 11pm
	Duty Zero by cdf (Packaged Food)	7:15am - 11pm
	Global Exchange	6:30am - 8:30pm
	RELAY	8am - 8pm
	Travelex Worldwide Money	7am - 10:30pm
Departures Level (L6) Central Concourse	BLESS	8am - 11pm
	King Bakery	8am - 11pm
	Pacific Coffee	8am - 7pm
	Duty Zero by cdf (Liquor)	7am - 11pm
	TripAdvisor	7am - 12am
Departures Level (L6) West Hall	O'Learys	12:30pm - 9:30pm (Last Order: 9:15pm)
	STARBUCKS	7am - 9pm
	Beauty&You by The Shilla Duty Free (Fashion & Fashion Accessories)	7am - 10pm
	Beauty&You by The Shilla Duty Free (Beauty & Personal Care)	7am - 10pm

Terminal 1 Non-Restricted Area

Location	Name	Operating Hours
Arrivals Level (L5) Meeters & Greeters Hall	Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao	Mon - Sat: 11am - 8pm (except public holidays)
	Delifrance ®	6am - 6pm
	Tai Hing	Mon - Sat: 7am - 5pm
	Tonkotsu 8	Mon - Fri: 11am - 9:45pm Sat - Sun: 11am - 8:45pm
	Wolfgang Puck Kitchen	Mon - Fri: 7am - 3pm (except public holidays)
	7-ELEVEN	24 hours
	Global Exchange	7am - 8:30pm
Departures Hall (L7)	can.teen	6am - 10pm
	Hung Fook Tong	24 hours
	7-ELEVEN	24 hours
	Beauty&You by The Shilla Duty Free (Beauty & Personal Care)	10am - 8pm
	Cookies Quartet	11am - 8pm
	Global Exchange	6:30am - 9pm
	Travelex Worldwide Money	8am - 9pm
	VICTORINOX	9:30am - 7:30pm
Departures Hall (L8) Mezzanine	McDonald's ® & McCafé ®	24 hours