Since April 4^th, the Chinese Embassy in Qatar updated the requirements for Pre-trip tests, as well as the requirements for the applications forthe Health Declaration Formfor all China-bound passengers.

Before boarding in the Hamad International Airport, all China-bound passengers from Qatar to China will be required to apply for a Electronic Health Declaration Form (here in after referred to as "Health code") from the Chinese Embassy in Qatar. To apply for the Health Code, vaccinated passengers are required to do two times of PCR tests, and unvaccinated passengers are required to do one PCR test & one IgM test. For detailed requirements of those tests, please refer to Part III.All China-bound passengersare required to do one rapid antigen test (RAT) of Covid-19 within 12 hours before boarding. For requirements of the RAT, please refer to Part IV.

I. Route of the Trip

China-bound passengers departing from Qatar can only transit once to China.

Before buying tickets, please make sure that passengers 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 or less (from sample collected time, same below) before boarding and applying for the Health Code from the Chinese Embassy/Consulate, and doing the rapid antigen test in the transit country. Passengers are therefore advised to find out about the entry regulations and tests requirements of the transit country before traveling.

II. Pre-departure Quarantine

1. Employees from Chinese companies are required to take a 21-day closed-loop quarantine before their departure.

2. All other passengers should take self closed-loop quarantine at home or hotel for 14 days before boarding.

III. Application for the Health Code: Requirements of Tests and Submission Materials

Passengers should submit the application for the Health Code 12 hours before boarding. Please upload the materials in the order listed below, upload materials related to test result first, and then upload general materials. Make sure to upload each material only once.

1.For applicants who have completed the full course of  COVID-19 vaccines for more than 14 days :

【Testing Requirements】

Two times of PCR tests (Nasopharyngeal swab,samebelow) in agencies designated by the Chinese Embassy: one within 48 hours before boarding, and another within 24 hours before boarding. Both results must be negative.

(1)PCR test within 48 hours before boarding needs to be done in those agencies:

(please make appointments for your test and make sure when you could get the reports in advance)

(2)PCR test within 24 hours before boarding needs to be done in Sidra Hospital. (please make appointments for your test and make sure when you could get the reports in advance)

【Submit Materials】

(1) Negative PCR test result within 48 hours before boarding (including the report from HMC Lab).

(2) Negative PCR test result within 24 hours before boarding.

(3) Vaccination certificate for the whole process.

(4) General Materials:

a.Statement of Commitment on Personal Health Monitoring (see Annex 1).

b.Itineraries for the whole trip.

c.Qatari passport (for Qatari citizens) or residence permit (for other foreigners in the Qatar).

d.The entry stamp of your last entry into Qatar on your passport, and the exit stamp of the country you left before your last entry into Qatar on your passport.

e.Other materials required by the Embassy.

2.For applicants who have not been Fully vaccinated against COVID-19:

【Testing Requirements】

One PCR test & one IgM test in Sidra Hospital: an IgM test within 48 hours before boarding and a PCR test within 24 hours before boarding. Both results must be negative.

(please make appointments for your tests and make sure when you could get the reports in advance)

【Submit Materials】

(1) Negative IgM test result within 48 hours before boarding.

(2) Negative PCR test result within 24 hours before boarding.

(3) General Materials:

a.Statement of Commitment on Personal Health Monitoring (see Annex 1).

b.Itineraries for the whole trip.

c.Qatari passport (for Qatari citizens) or Passport+ Qatari visa/residence permit (for other foreigners in the Qatar).

d.The entry stamp of your last entry into Qatar on your passport, and the exit stamp of the country you left before your last entry into Qatar on your passport.

e.Other materials required by the Embassy.

IV. Requirements of Rapid Antigen Test of Covid-19 within 12 Hours before Boarding

Since April 4^th 2022, besides the tests mentioned in Article III, all China-bound passengers are required to do a rapid antigen test(RAT) of Covid-19 within 12 hours before boarding. Passengers need to board the flight with the Health Code and a negative RAT result. Negative RAT reports will be examined by Hamad International Airport& airway companies. RAT report is not currently used as a health code application material, and does not need to be uploaded through Health Code Application. Travelers are requested to send an email to the Embassy (consulate_qat@mfa.gov.cn) to submit the result for future reference. RAT within 12 hours before boarding needs to be done in those agencies:

（Please make appointments for your tests and make sure when you could get the reports in advance）

For passengers whose flight departure in the morning could follow this time schedule:

If the passenger has a positive RAT result before boarding, please cancel the itinerary in time and take a PCR test as soon as possible. Relevant RAT and PCR reports must be submitted to the email of the Embassy(consulate_qat@mfa.gov.cn) ASAP, and the Embassy will notify relevant personnel of the pre-trip testing policy applicable in the next stage based on the report.

If the passenger has obtained the health code as well as the negative RAT result before boarding, but fails to board the plane for other reasons, please keep all the test reports, and the Embassy will check the test reportswhen the passenger apply for the Health Code next time.

V. Special Requirments for Passengers with History of COVID-19 Infection

Passengers who were diagnosed as Covid-19 patient, whose PCR test result was positive, or whose IgM or IgG test result was positive before being vaccinated, must take 2 PCR tests at least 24 hours apart and send the negative test reports and pulmonary CT or X-ray diagnosis certificates issued by local hospitals to consulate_qat@mfa.gov.cn.

(Please be ware: pulmonary CT or X-ray can be done after your recovery, 2 PCR tests must be done within 72 hours before sending to the Embassy)

After being approved by the Embassy, the passengers must self-isolate for at least 14 days and make sure that they are symptom-free. These passengers are requested to fill up the Personal Health Monitoring Form (Annex 2) during the self-isolation. Then, the passengers can do the necessary pre-trip tests(in Part III and Part IV) and upload their negative test certificates as well as the Personal Health Monitoring Form to apply for the Health Code.

VI. Special Requirments for Passengers Who Have Contacts with COVID-19 Confirmed Cases or Asymptomatic Infected Persons

COVID-19 close contacts refer to those who have unprotected contacts with confirmed Covid-19 patients or asymptomatic coronavirus carriers.

Covid-19 close contacts (even if you are vaccinated), or asymptomatic infected persons are requested to:

(1) self-isolate for at least 14 days after the unprotected contact; and fill up the Personal Health Monitoring Form (Annex 2) during the self-isolation.

(2) take 3 PCR tests on the 1st, 4th and 7th day during the 14-day quarantine.

(3) passengers can do the the necessary pre-trip tests(in Part III and Part IV) and upload their negative test certificates as well as the Personal Health Monitoring Form and all negative tests report during the self-isolation to apply for the HealthCode.

VII. Special Requirments for Temporary Visitors in Qatar

All temporary visitors are requested to send an email to the Embassy (consulate_qat@mfa.gov.cn) to report the travel history, personnel information, and planned trip to China before arriving in Qatar. The Embassy will notify relevant personnel of the pre-trip testing policy applicable in the next stage. Those who fail to complete the pre-trip inspection due to lack of report to the Embassy will not be issued a health code.

VIII.OtherTips

(1) Link of Health Code Application: https://hrhk.cs.mfa.gov.cn/H5/

(2) Passengers to 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.