China

Direct flights between China and Australia are limited. You may be permitted to enter China with a valid Chinese residence permit. If despite our advice you travel to China, you'll be required to provide negative COVID-19 test results prior to flying. China has introduced additional testing requirements with tighter time-frames. This may change at short notice and entail multiple tests. Contact your nearest Chinese embassy/consulate or your airline to confirm requirements. You'll be requested to undertake at least 14 days mandatory quarantine at a designated hotel or facility on arrival followed by additional COVID-19 prevention measures determined by local authorities at your entry point and final destination in China. Measures may include an additional period of home quarantine. If you’re already in China, and wish to return to Australia, we recommend you do so as soon as possible by commercial means.

As previously advised, authorities have detained foreigners on grounds of 'endangering national security'. Australians may be at risk of arbitrary detention.

We continue to advise:

Do not travel to China due to the health risks from the COVID-19 pandemic and the significant disruptions to global travel.