| Notice of One Nucleic Acid Test (PCR) and One IgM Anti-body Test for China-Bound Flights Departing From Qatar | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1. In order to reduce cross-border transmission of Covid-19, starting from 10 January 2021, passengers from Qatar to China, before boarding the flight, will be required to apply for a Electronic Health Declaration Form from the Chinese Embassy in Qatar upon presentation of one nucleic acid test (PCR) and one IgM anti-body test results. 2. The Tests must be taken at a registered medical institution in the Qatar (see attachment for the list of the hospitals) within 48 hours (from sample collected time) before boarding. List of the COVID-19 nucleic acid testing hospitals designated or recognized by Chinese Embassy in Qatar (please make appointment in advance)
List of the COVID-19 IgM anti-body testing hospitals designated or recognized by Chinese Embassy in Qatar (please make appointment in advance)
No. Name Address Open hours Fee (QR) Contact number 1 Sidra Hospital Ar-Rayyan 7:00 – 23:00, Saturday – Thursday 380QR 40033333
3. Foreign passengers can apply for the Electronic Health Declaration Form by logging on the website of http://hrhk.cs.mfa.gov.cn/H5/ via computer or smart phone or scan the QR code below . Foreign passengers can fill in the information, declare the health status and upload the testing certificates online, which will then be examined and verified by the Chinese Embassy. Upon approval, they will receive the Electronic Health Declaration Form, which will be displayed in QR code with the "HDC" mark. Foreign passengers must present the electronic code or printed the code, and follow the procedures for inspection by relevant airlines during boarding.
4. Passengers take a flight to China via connecting flights must make sure they meet the boarding requirements of the transit airports, which may include but not limited to taking the Tests in the transit country within 48 hours (from sample collected time) before boarding and applying for a Electronic Health Declaration Form from the Chinese Embassy/Consulate in the transit country. Passengers are therefore advised to find out about the entry regulations and Tests requirements of the transit country before traveling. Failure to enter the transit country, or to meet the requirements on Tests or Health Declaration Form, could result in heightened infection risk or being stranded. 5. Transit passengers bound for China via Qatar must take the Tests in Qatar and apply for a Electronic Health Declaration Form from the Chinese Embassy in Qatar as indicated in paragraphs 1 and 2 before heading on to China. 6. Passengers for China are advised to read the requirements carefully and follow them accordingly to avoid denied boarding or change of itinerary due to the failure in providing negative Tests results and obtain a certified Health Declaration Form. |
