Flying to Hong Kong soon?
Latest update: 8 June 2022
The Hong Kong Government has announced from May 1 fully vaccinated non-residents can once again enter Hong Kong with a reduced mandatory hotel quarantine period of 7 days on arrival.
Here's our step-by-step checklist on what you need to do to prepare for your trip.
Please complete the Fly Ready document pre-verification process before you head to the airport.
This will save time and reduce stress, enabling a faster check-in experience.
Your documents will also be checked by quarantine officials on arrival in Hong Kong therefore, we strongly recommend you have digital or printed copies ready for your convenience.
Valid travel document
A valid passport and Hong Kong Identity Card (if applicable) or valid visa to enter Hong Kong (if applicable).
Check restrictions for passengers travelling to Hong Kong and the Immigration and quarantine requirements section on the same page.
A negative COVID-19 PCR test
Please ensure your test report contains the following elements:
a) Your name printed on the test report must match that in your travel document or Hong Kong Identity Card.
b) The sample collection date and time must be clearly stated. Your sample needs to be taken not more than 48 hours before the scheduled time of departure of your flight to Hong Kong.
Your Hong Kong hotel room reservation confirmation
Starting from your day of arrival, you will need a hotel reservation in one of the designated quarantine hotels. You will require proof of a hotel room reservation. Please ensure your full name is printed on the hotel confirmation, including all guest names in share rooms. Fully vaccinated passengers, as defined by the Hong Kong Government, must complete 7 nights quarantine on arrival. All other passengers must complete 14 nights on arrival.
*Customers holding a 7-night hotel booking confirmation may discharge earlier upon fulfilling the requirements from the Hong Kong Government. They must depart the hotel after completing the compulsory quarantine. Customers holding a 14-night hotel booking confirmation will not be eligible for early discharge from compulsory quarantine. They must stay in the hotel room and complete the 14-day compulsory quarantine.
Proof of your vaccination status
Passengers vaccinated in Australia must prove their vaccination history by presenting a valid COVID-19 vaccination certificate e.g. an Australian Government-issued International COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate (ICVC) or Hong Kong Government Vaccine Pass.
Passengers can request their International COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate (ICVC) through an Australian Medicare online account in myGov, or the Express Plus Medicare app. Passengers without access to these online options can visit a Services Australia services centre or contact the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) on 1800 653 809.
If you were vaccinated in Hong Kong, your printed vaccination certificate, eHealth record or your vaccination pass stored in your electronic wallet will need to be shown.
Please note, it must have been at least 14 days since you were given your final dose in order to be considered “fully vaccinated”.
Save time at the airport
Fly Ready and fast track check-in with our document pre-verification
Save time and stress by uploading your documents before your flight from the Australia to Hong Kong. Simply jump online, submit the required documentation and we’ll verify them ahead of time and let you know if there's any issues – so you can arrive at the airport ready to fly.
Submit your documents anytime between 48 hours and 12 hours before your flight departs.
Please click here and find the link of your nearest Government approved PCR test centre:
States and Territories |
Lab Accreditation Website |
| Australian Capital Territory | ACT Government |
| New South Wales | NSW Government |
| Northern Territory | Northern Territory Government |
| Queensland | Queensland Government |
| South Australia | Government of South Australia |
| Tasmania | Tasmanian Government |
| Victoria | The Victorian Government |
| Western Australia | Department of Health |
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