Over the past several days, due to one or more positive COVID-19 cases in multiple locations in different provinces, local health authorities are expanding COVID-19 measures for individuals traveling from these areas to other cities and provinces, including quarantines or requirements for COVID-19 tests to board trains or depart one district for another. Many facilities such as malls, office buildings, and popular tourist sites that had relaxed requirements previously may now require persons to present a green health code on one of the several mobile applications established for this purpose.
If the local, provincial or national government designates an area as medium- or high-risk for COVID, the area may be subject to intensive prevention and control measures, which could include mass testing, closures, transportation disruptions, lockdowns, family separation, or other measures. Some cities have announced suspension of train service to or from other designated cities. Persons who have recently traveled to areas considered high-risk may be required to quarantine upon arriving in another city or province, with little to no advance notice of the change in policy. In response to local outbreaks, Chinese authorities have implemented quarantine and testing policies in certain communities and residences. If you have a scheduled appointment please contact the Embassy or Consulate General to reschedule. The Embassy and the Consulates General will attempt to extend maximum flexibility for people who are impacted by COVID-19 related restrictions.
The U.S. Embassy in Beijing and Consulates General in Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenyang and Wuhan continue to monitor the rapidly changing conditions due to COVID-19 in China and in other locations worldwide. The most current English Language information regarding the impact of COVID-19 may be found at our COVID-19 Information Page at https://china.usembassy-china.org.cn/covid-19-information/. If you find yourself in an emergency, please contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate General for your area using the contact information at https://china.usembassy-china.org.cn/contact/.
Guidance from local authorities continues to evolve with the situation. Please follow local media and websites regarding the most current restrictions for your area or the area to which you intend to travel.
Actions to Take:
- For the latest requirements on entering China, please refer to the Chinese Embassy’s page at this link .
- Consult the CDC website for the most up-to-date information.
- For the most recent information on what you can do to reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19 please see the CDC’s latest recommendations .
- Visit the COVID-19 page on travel.state.gov for the latest information.
- Check with your, hotels, airlines or cruise lines, and local media and authorities regarding any updated information about your travel plans and/or restrictions.
- Visit our Embassy webpage on COVID-19 for information on conditions in China.
- Visit the Department of Homeland Security’s website on the latest travel restrictions to the United States.
For Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Beijing and Consulates General Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenyang and Wuhan
https://china.usembassy-china.org.cn/contact/
Department of State – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
