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- As of January 01, 2021
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/extension-of-presidential-
proclamations-10014-and-10052.html
Hong Kong (HKG)(Please check latest updates from your country of destination) |
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PAL Pre-flight requirement |
We want to make sure you travel safely with PAL. As an additional safety measure**, effective April 01, 2022, Philippine Airlines shall require ALL passengers bound for Hong Kong (HKG) to present a negative antigen test result taken within 4-6 hours prior to time of departure on the day of the flight.
This is in addition to the presentation of a negative RT-PCR Test result as required by the Hong Kong government.
Antigen Testing may be taken by PAL Hong Kong-bound passengers from the PAL testing facility at NAIA Terminal 2, North Wing, free of charge. Passengers should:
Note: For flights departing at 07:55AM, the test must be taken before 6:00AM on the day of the flight. Testing cut-off is at 6:00AM.
Passengers are required to undergo testing for COVID-19 upon arrival in Hong Kong and are expected to follow quarantine protocols as mandated by the government of Hong Kong.
Passengers may also present a negative Antigen Test result from other laboratories but at their own expense.
You may avail of the test through PAL’s laboratory and testing partners or go to the Department of Health website for the list of accredited COVID-19 Testing Labs.
Passengers who test positive for COVID-19 from their Antigen are not allowed to board PAL flights, regardless if the result of the RT PCR Test taken prior is negative. This is due to Hong Kong Authority’s report that some passengers who test negative in their RT PCR test, test positive upon arrival in Hong Kong. Passengers who present a positive RT PCR test will automatically not be allowed to board. **As per the General Conditions of Carriage govering the ticket |
Travel Restrictions |
Reiteration on the Smoking (Public Health) (Amendment) Ordinance 2021
Tightened Transfer/Transit services at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA)
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COVID-19 Health Requirements |
Arrangements for Foreign Domestic Helpers (FDHs) who travels from Indonesia or the Philippines to Hong Kong effective August 30, 2021. FDHs can board flights for Hong Kong if they present the following documents:
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Required Forms |
- Video Guide for DTS collection: - English: https://youtu.be/SUT-kbTVV3s - Chinese: https://youtu.be/twyQNZrptZY
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Other Requirements |
- Signing on crew members should only arrive Hong Kong when their vessels are berthed in Hong Kong and should get onboard immediately upon arrival - Shipping companies/agents shall submit the Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) and Estimated Time of Departure (ETD) of vessel together with the details of the sign-on and sign-off crew to be changed (including their names and flight schedules) 72 hours prior arrival of the vessel for the Marine Department (MarDep)’s approval. - Signing-on crew members arriving Hong Kong at the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) must have a negative result of SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid test at an ISO 15189-accredited or a laboratory recognized by the Government where the laboratory is located with the specimen collected within 48 hours prior to boarding the flight to Hong Kong. Upon arrival they must only use the designated channel within the HKIA to arrive at the designated pick-up point. They should wear masks during the entire journey from the HKIA to the vessel. - Shipping companies/agents should declare on a letter of certification that the signing-on crew member concerned has been tested negative for SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid with the specimen collected within 48 hours prior to boarding the flight to Hong Kong. The letter should also include an emergency local contact phone number for prompt contact with the concerned crew under emergency situation. - Signing-on crew members are required to present MarDep’s approval letter, the negative test report, and letter of certification to staff of DH when he/she enters Hong Kong at HKIA. The shipping companies/agents should prepare at least one copy of the certification letter to be carried by each crew when arriving Hong Kong for submission to DH staff. Crew members who fail to present and submit the abovementioned documents to DH staff will be denied entry, and the shipping companies/agents concerned are required to arrange these crew members to fly back to their originating country(ies) forthwith. - Valid Seaman's Visa - Seaman's Book - Original Copy of the Letter of Guarantee
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Other Information |
- the Government's thematic webpage (https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/high-risk-places.html) - For the list of designated quarantine facilities, please visit: https://www.fdh.labour.gov.hk/en/home.html - For the list of designated quarantine hotels, please visit: https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/designated-hotel.html - For more details regarding Cap.599H, please refer to the Government's thematic webpage (https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/high-risk-places.html) - https://www.iata.org/en/programs/covid-19-resources-guidelines/covid-gov-mitigation/ |