2020 Guide for Returning to New Zealand and Summary of Double Negative Testing Institutions for Returning to Australia

There are new policies for returning to China, so many friends may have some minor problems when returning to Australia. Here is the situation you will encounter when returning to Australia, as well as relevant information such as air tickets, and everyone What are the double-negative testing institutions that I am more concerned about? Australia and New Zealand return guide: Current situation of people traveling abroad from Australia/New Zealand

Australia

Since the epidemic, Australia has been encouraging international tourists to return to their hometowns. Australia now restricts travel for Australian citizens and PRs, but temporary visa holders do not need an exemption to leave Australia and can leave at any time as long as their home country's border restrictions allow them to return.

New Zealand

I have to say that Niucun is much gentler than Tu'ao. Australia tells temporary visa holders to find opportunities to go home, but Niucun said:

As in Australia, temporary visa holders do not need an exemption to leave and can leave at any time as long as their home country's border restrictions allow them to return.

But remember, the COVID-19 situation and policies are subject to change, so be sure to check weekly if you have plans to return:

Border Restrictions

Flight availability. Current status of entry into China

Australia/New Zealand has no restrictions on temporary visa holders who want to leave, but it takes a lot of effort for Chinese outside China to enter the country.

Australia

At this stage, the Chinese government’s requirements for passengers flying from Australia to China are as follows (released on November 2):

To put it simply: If you want to return from Australia at this stage:

Considering that many transit airports do not have testing conditions, in order to avoid being stranded at transit places, increasing the risk of infection, and causing economic losses, the Embassy in Australia strongly recommends traveling from Australia to China The personnel chose to take direct flights to China.

Furthermore, there were previous flights from Auckland, New Zealand, and Auckland Airport did not have the conditions for testing, so the embassy issued another announcement:

The embassy specifically mentioned in the Q&A:

New Zealand

At this stage, the Chinese government’s requirements for passengers flying from New Zealand to China are as follows (released on November 5):

To put it simply: At this stage, you have to return from New Zealand:

This interim measure was introduced because New Zealand does not have the testing conditions for serum antibodies. We don’t know whether it will change in the future. Please stay tuned. Things to note when purchasing air tickets and taking flights

Although there are still very few flights now, the number and fares of flights were much more friendly than when the five-one policy was first implemented. Current routes are released on a monthly basis. Companies still operating China-Australia/China-Singapore routes include Xiamen Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and China Eastern Airlines. The latest Australia/New Zealand flight plans of these airlines are as follows:

Notes on boarding

In addition to requiring double negative test results within 2 days, each airline also has some requirements for passengers. Take Air China as an example. Air China requires passengers to:

Nowadays, because the requirements for flying are really high, protective clothing is no longer necessary. If you are not healthy, you will not be allowed on the plane, which is a fundamental isolation. Nucleic acid test & serum IgM antibody test

The first thing to do after getting your ticket is to make an appointment for nucleic acid test and serum IgM antibody test. China has different requirements for passengers traveling to China from Australia and New Zealand. of.

Australia

Domestic regulations for Australian passengers

Complete the nucleic acid test and serum IgM antibody test within two calendar days before the flight date to obtain the results. For example, if the flight is on December 30, passengers need to be tested on December 28. The test taken on December 27 will be invalid. The testing agency takes 24-48 hours to issue results, so it is recommended that passengers complete the test on the morning of December 28 to give the agency enough time to issue the results.

The two tests do not need to be completed at the same institution/clinic. The Consulate General in Sydney has not designated which institution to do the test, but has listed recognized qualified clinics/institutions as follows.

Sydney

Nucleic acid test (COVID-19nucleic acid test)

Please check the testing points announced by the New South Wales Department of Health:

.au/ ; 4Cyte

Pathology, .au/) to find out whether you can apply for testing online.

3. Check with local regular hospitals (such as Royal Melbourne Hospital, Alfred Hospital, Royal Hobart

Pathology, etc.) to find out whether testing is available.

4Cyte

Pathology is worth choosing. They reacted very quickly after the news came out. Originally, they did not launch serum IgM antibody testing, and they also have branches in other parts of Australia to choose from. The official website is also very friendly. It highlights the new policies introduced by the Chinese government and guides everyone on what to do, which is great.

Webpage address: .au/Covid_International.php

The testing process is very simple. Make an appointment by phone/email or online. After the appointment, you will be given confirmation information. Follow the specified Just go for the test at the time and place, and the test results will be sent to you. The exact location depends on the specific operation methods of each hospital.

New Zealand

Domestic regulations for New Zealand passengers

Complete 2 nucleic acid tests within two calendar days before the flight date and obtain the results. For example, if the flight is On December 30, passengers need to take a test on December 28. The test taken on December 27 is invalid. The testing agency takes 24-48 hours to issue results, so it is recommended that passengers complete the test on the morning of December 28 to give the agency enough time to issue the results.

Two tests can be completed at the same institution/clinic, but the laboratories that produce the results must be different and the testing times must be different. However, if negative nucleic acid test reports issued by two testing agencies cannot be provided, the second sampling must be conducted on the day after the first sampling. In this case, the same testing agency can issue test reports for both samplings.

For example, if you take a flight on November 10, you must take the first sample on November 8, the second sample on November 9, and obtain the corresponding negative nucleic acid test reports issued by the two testing agencies. .

Both nucleic acid tests should be completed 2 days before passengers board the flight, and the first sampling time shall prevail.

When calculating the validity period of the report of the declared health code, the first testing and sampling time shall prevail. For example, if the first test and sampling is received on November 8, the flight time should be no later than November 10 (all day). On the other hand, if the flight is on November 10th, the earliest sampling time is November 8th (all day).

Nucleic acid testing (COVID-19 nucleic acid test)

Nucleic acid testing in New Zealand is mainly divided into two stages: sampling and testing. Testing institutions are currently not open to individuals. Family doctors, emergency centers or clinics are responsible for sampling, and laboratories and other institutions will conduct testing and issue corresponding reports.

Passengers go to a GP doctor (General Practice) to take a sample first (we call it a test), and the test results will be sent to the doctor and then sent to you.

The way to find a GP in New Zealand is very simple. Just search general practice on Google, calculate your flight time, and make an appointment with a doctor for testing by phone or online.

After the test results come out (it needs to be in paper form, just a text message will not do it. You can ask the institution for it or ask them to issue it and then print it yourself), the next step is to use the WeChat applet "International Version of the Epidemic Prevention Health Code" "Declare your personal information and upload a double-negative certificate. After review and approval by the relevant embassy or consulate, you can obtain an HS code.

This code is necessary and cannot be omitted. Search the mini program on WeChat and find the international version of the epidemic prevention health code. It looks like this:

There are only two options after entering, one is to upload For the test results, one is to check the health code, which is simple and easy to understand. In addition to reporting for yourself, you can also declare for others. This will save the trouble for those old men and women who want to ask for their mobile phones. Warm~

Declaration The information is divided into three parts. The first is personal information, including basic information such as name and date of birth; the second is flight information; and the third is information about the two test results.

Just fill in, upload and submit. Wait for review by the relevant consulate general. You will be notified after passing. Then this mini program will check the health code. At the same time, you will also be shown the health code on the mini program when checking in. The health code will be verified by the check-in person.

What should I do if I find that the declared information is wrong or I need to upload a new test certificate?

After uploading the test certificate, if I find that the declared information is wrong or I need to upload a new test certificate To prove it, you can log in to the mini program at any time and click "Re-Declaration". "Redeclaration" can be performed up to two times, so please operate with caution. After choosing to re-apply, the system will automatically cancel the application that has been submitted for review and cancel the "HS" green code that has been obtained. After completing the re-declaration, the embassy or consulate will review it based on your latest declaration status, and the review sequence will be automatically generated by the system. "Re-declaration" without valid reasons will affect the review progress.

Okay, at this point, unless the flight is cancelled, the next step is to wait to board the plane, and then get off the plane and be taken to quarantine~

Hotel quarantine

There are not many things to pay attention to in hotel quarantine. After getting off the plane, you fill in your personal information, then take a nucleic acid test, and then wait to be taken to the hotel for 14 days of quarantine.

Depending on the hotel situation during the quarantine, some can order takeout and some cannot. They have all returned to China. It is only 14 days. It can be tolerated! Details of double-negative testing locations in Australia

Since 2020 Starting from November 8, Chinese and foreign passengers departing from Australia and taking flights to China must present a negative COVID-19 nucleic acid test sampled in Australia within 2 days before boarding and a serum-specific IgM antibody (hereinafter referred to as serum IgM antibody). Proof of negative test (double negative certificate), apply for a green health code or health declaration with the "HS" logo.

Because everyone still has many questions, the consulates in various places have provided more explanations on this. Victoria & Tasmania

On November 2, the Chinese Embassy in Australia issued the "Regulations on the requirements for passengers traveling to China by flight to present a double-negative certificate for the new coronavirus nucleic acid test and serum antibody test" "Notice", we are now providing centralized responses to questions raised by passengers in the consular district (Victoria and Tasmania) who plan to go to China.

1. Does the Chinese Consulate General in Melbourne have a designated testing agency?

(1) About nucleic acid testing

Our consulate accepts tests from Victoria and Tasmania The test report is issued by a testing agency recognized by the official website of the Ministry of Health of Maniya. For details, please check the relevant website.

●Victoria: www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus (Coronavirus section on home page, Gettingtest column)

●Tasmania: www.coronavirus.tas.gov.au (Homepage KeepingYourselfSafe section, Testingfor

Covid-19 column)

(2) About serum antibody testing (IgMAnti-bodyTests)

Our library currently has no designation For serum IgM antibody testing institutions, applicants can complete relevant tests at qualified testing institutions recognized by the local government.

Specific information can be obtained through the following channels:

1. Find out through the local family doctor (GP) whether it can be referred to a laboratory with formal qualifications (such as Dorevitch Pathology, 4CytePathology,

MelbournePathology, AustralianClinicalLabs, TMLPathology, Hobart

Pathology, LauncestonPathology, etc.) for testing.

2. Find out whether you can apply online directly through local institutions that can provide testing services for international travelers (such as Healius, .au/; 4Cyte

Pathology, .au/) detection.

3. Check with local regular hospitals (such as Royal Melbourne Hospital, Alfred Hospital, Royal Hobart

Pathology, etc.) to find out whether testing is available.

Please note: The report obtained must have a statement or label indicating that IgM is negative. If necessary, the scope of accredited testing institutions will be adjusted in a timely manner and a notice will be issued in a timely manner.

2. The notice requires "a negative certificate of the new coronavirus nucleic acid test and a negative serum-specific IgM antibody test (double negative certificate) sampled in Australia within 2 days before boarding". How to calculate the 2 days?

The detection report is calculated based on the sampling date (Date

Collected) as the starting point. For example: the sampling date in the test report is November 8th, then the flight boarding time should be no later than November 10th, that is, you can still board the flight on the 10th, but you cannot board the flight on the 11th. Conversely, if the flight boarding date is November 10, the sampling date in the test report must be after November 8 (inclusive).

3. If the sampling dates for nucleic acid testing and serum antibody testing are inconsistent, which one shall prevail?

The earlier of the two dates shall prevail. For example, if the nucleic acid test sampling date is November 8 and the serum antibody sampling date is November 9, the calculation will start from November 8, and the flight boarding time should be no later than November 10. It is recommended to conduct nucleic acid and serum antibody testing at the same testing institution at the same time as much as possible.

4. After I upload the test report in the mini program, how long will it take to get the green health code or health status declaration with the HS logo?

Answer: Our library is on working days Staff are on duty on weekends, weekends, and public holidays and will review it for you in a timely manner. For applications that are not approved, the mini program will display the reasons. Please make adjustments as required.

In order to avoid delaying your trip, passengers who have obtained a double negative test report are asked to check whether the personal information (name, birthday, gender, etc.) in the report is correct as soon as possible and upload the report in time so that it can be processed as soon as possible Obtain a green health code or health declaration form with the HS logo.

5. I want to transfer back to my country from New Zealand and other countries, what should I do?

Persons who depart from Australia and transfer via a third country to fly to China. The first nucleic acid test and serum IgM antibody test must be carried out in Australia, the second nucleic acid test and serum IgM antibody test must be carried out in the transit country (the country where the direct flight to China departs), and the Chinese Embassy in Australia and the transit country (the country where the direct flight to China departs) must be submitted. Please apply for a green health code or health declaration form with the HS logo at the embassy or consulate of the country where your direct flight to China departs.

The first test was conducted in Australia, and the second time was conducted in a transit country (the country where the direct flight to China took off). Please check in advance whether the place of transfer has detection capabilities.

Take people traveling to China via New Zealand as an example. According to the notice issued by the Chinese Embassy in New Zealand, people departing from a third country and traveling to China via New Zealand. Currently, the transit areas of all New Zealand airports do not have testing conditions. It is recommended that you choose to transit from New Zealand to China with caution.

If you really need to go to China via New Zealand, you should apply for a New Zealand visa in advance. After entry, you should be quarantined in accordance with New Zealand government regulations. After the quarantine, complete nucleic acid and serum IgM antibody sampling and testing at a regular New Zealand testing institution within 48 hours before boarding. After obtaining the negative certificate of nucleic acid test and serum IgM antibody test, apply for a green health code or health declaration with the HS logo from the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in New Zealand.

For information on transit testing in third countries such as New Zealand, please refer to the notice issued by the Chinese embassy or consulate in the local area.

6. I only received the test results confirmed by SMS, what should I do?

Answer: Please contact the testing agency marked in the SMS to apply for a written or electronic test report. If you are referred to a testing institution by your family doctor, you can also apply for a test report from your family doctor.

If you have not yet carried out testing, it is recommended to know in advance which testing institutions can issue reports in a timely manner, and clarify the need to issue reports to relevant institutions during testing.

7. If I already hold a valid green health code with the HS logo, do I need to carry a paper test certificate when taking a flight to China?

Answer: It is recommended to carry the paper with you. Proof of negative nucleic acid test and serum antibody test for inspection.

8. I hold a foreign passport and can use WeChat. Can I also apply for a green health code with the HS logo through the international version of the Epidemic Prevention Health Code mini program?

Answer: Can't. According to the notice, foreign citizens who plan to go to China should apply for a "Health Declaration" from the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in Australia with certificates of nucleic acid testing and serum antibody testing. If you are unable to board the plane due to failure to apply for a declaration form, you will be responsible for the relevant responsibilities and losses.

9. I plan to transfer back to China via Sydney. In addition to applying for a green health code or health declaration with the HS logo, are there any other procedures required?

Answer: Yes Affected by the epidemic, New South Wales has adopted temporary border closure measures with Victoria. If you are transiting through Sydney, you need to log in to the "Service

NSW" website to apply for an exemption in advance. Please continue to pay close attention to the New South Wales Government website to stay informed about relevant policy adjustments.

If you hold an Australian permanent residence visa, you also need to apply for an exit exemption from the Australian Department of Home Affairs. New South Wales

1. I noticed that passengers are required to complete two tests within 48 hours before boarding. The original nucleic acid test time limit has been shortened, and antibodies have been added starting from the sampling time. Testing, what are the considerations for the above requirements?

Answer: Recently, the global COVID-19 epidemic has rebounded significantly, with a "second wave" of epidemics breaking out in many countries, and international travel faces greater health and safety risks. In light of changes in the epidemic situation, testing time limits have been tightened, serum IgM antibody testing has been increased, and "double testing" and "double negative" are required to reduce the risk of cross-border spread of the epidemic.

2. What does “dual testing” mean?

Answer: New coronavirus nucleic acid test (COVID-19nucleic acid test) and new coronavirus serum specific IgM antibody test (COVID-19serologyIgM)

antibodytest).

3. Can IgG antibody testing replace nucleic acid testing or IgM antibody testing?

Answer: No. It must be nucleic acid testing and IgM antibody testing. Please state this clearly to your doctor before testing.

4. Can I board the plane if I only have a nucleic acid test certificate or a positive IgM antibody test but a negative nucleic acid test?

Answer: No, I must have negative IgM antibody and nucleic acid tests (" Double negative") to board the plane.

5. Where can I get two tests in New South Wales?

Answer: Nucleic acid test (COVID-19nucleic acid

test), please check the announcement of the New South Wales Department of Health Testing point: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/Pages/clinics.aspx

Antibody Test (COVID-19serologyIgMantibody

test ), applicants can complete the test at a qualified testing institution recognized by Australia in the consular area of ??our embassy. According to current understanding, the following medical institutions have IgM antibody detection capabilities for reference:

1.PracticeName: MediCentral501GeorgeSt

Address: Level11, Regentplace, 501GeorgeSt, SydneyNSW2000

Tel: 83786666

2.PracticeName: HealthpacMedicalCentre(Chatswood)

Address: Sh