In accordance with the current situation of COVID-19 pandemic and to facilitate people-to-people exchange, starting from 1 March 2023 (local time), Rapid Antigen Test (RAT, including RAT home testing kit) result will be accepted for air passengers flying directly from New Zealand to China instead of PCR test. The Chinese diplomatic and consular missions in New Zealand have updated its Guide on Epidemic Prevention and Control Measures for China-bound Travelers. In order to avoid any travel delays and disruptions, we recommend that all travelers to read and follow the instructions on the guidance carefully.
Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in New Zealand
Chinese Consulate-General in Auckland
Chinese Consulate-General in Christchurch
Guide on Epidemic Prevention and Control Measures for China-bound Travelers
1. Pre departure test
COVID-19 PCR test or Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) are required within 48 hours before boarding China-bound flights. Please only travel to China with a negative test result. If you received a positive test result, you should only travel to China when you tested negative against COVID-19.
2. Health declaration to China Customs
3. Airline companies will no longer check the negative PCR or RAT test results.
4. Self-protection on the Aircraft
You are cordially recommended to wear a mask throughout the flight and take good personal protection to reduce the risk of infection.
5. Inspection upon Entry
You can go through customs with your health declaration result, and China Customs may conduct random sampling inspections according to a certain proportion.
6. After-entry Epidemic Prevention and Control