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China Will Stop Quarantine For International Travelers Starting From January 8

China announced late on Monday, 26th December 2022 that beginning on January 8, visitors entering the mainland will no longer need to undergo quarantine. Know complete details

China announced late on Monday, 26th December 2022 that beginning on January 8, visitors entering the mainland will no longer need to undergo quarantine.

The upcoming change comes after this month's unexpected relaxation of domestic Covid regulations. The majority of the most stringent restrictions that China has enacted under its zero-Covid policy for almost three years come to an end as a result of the changes.

Since March 2020, visitors to the mainland have been required to quarantine, usually for 14 days at a certain hotel. Before China started shortening quarantine times this summer, the length of isolation for some foreigners started to climb to 21 days or more.

According to sources, travelers to China simply need to obtain a COVID negative test report within 48 hours of their travel departure. The National Health Commission also stated as much in a statement. Currently, an eight-day quarantine is required; of that, five days must be spent in a specified quarantine central facility or hotel, after which three days of quarantine at home.

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The authorities have also stated that they will make it easier for people to apply for visas if they wish to visit China for a variety of reasons, including business, study, family reunions, etc. It's not yet clear if this will apply to tourist visas, although officials did add that a pilot programme for international cruise ships would shortly start.

Additionally, it has been reported that restrictions on the total number of international flights connecting China & the rest of the globe as well as passenger capacity will be removed.

Additionally, the COVID management has been decreased from the highest level to the 2nd highest, eliminating the justification for tight COVID zero limitations.

However, the National Health Commission also stated that it would keep an eye on the virus's progress and that it would act swiftly to prevent COVID recurrence.

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China's economy:

China's economy slowed this year as a result of strict Covid controls that effectively shut down Shanghai and other regions of the nation for almost two months. Earlier this month, Beijing abruptly lifted several of the prohibitions. Local Covid infections also increased, placing further strain on the already overburdened public health system.

China estimated that 670 million people travelled internationally in and out of the country in 2019. According to the National Immigration Administration, it fell to 128 million in 2021.

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