China

China’s entry requirements have changed. If you haven’t previously been diagnosed with, or recovered from COVID-19, you’ll need to take 2 nucleic acid tests - one 2 days prior to travel, and another on the day of travel. Some airlines may also require a Rapid Antigen Test on the day of travel. Confirm departure test requirements with your nearest Chinese Embassy or Consulate and airline requirements with your travel agency. Recent COVID-19 outbreaks in Shanghai, Beijing and other large cities resulted in mass testing, residential lockdowns, closures of schools, businesses and suspension of public transport. Access to medical facilities and other essential services was disrupted. Ongoing response measures can include mandatory regular COVID-19 testing and the requirement to show negative COVID-19 results to gain access to some venues and other public areas. Positive cases are subject to the requirements of local authorities and may result in transfer to a designated medical or quarantine facility or additional testing. Further COVID-19 outbreaks throughout China are possible and countermeasures including flight suspensions and re-routing may be imposed with little or no warning. Stay informed of local conditions, particularly if you intend to travel within China.

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

We advise:

Exercise a high degree of caution in China overall due to the impacts of COVID-19.

Other levels apply in some areas.