Covid test for Travel FAQ

1. When to test?

For “Fly to China” series, all Chinese and foreign passengers (excluding children under 3 years old) who take the direct flights from one of the six cities in the US to China are required to take nucleic acid PCR and IgM antibody tests at the designated facilities in the departure city 2 days prior to the check-in date and apply for a green health QR code. Passengers who obtain the "HS"(for Chinese nationals) code or "HDC"(for Non-Chinese nationals) code from the Consulate in the specific departure city are allowed to board the flight.

For “Fly to Non-China countries”, the test time is decided based on the request of the specific country. For the most countries, all passengers are required to take nucleic acid PCR 72 hours prior to.

2.Where to test?

For “Fly to China” series, the test has to be performed on the direct flights departure city. For example, if you international flight to China is departure in Los Angeles, then you will need to perform the test in Los Angeles ONLY.

Select your cities:
Covid Tests in Los Angeles
Covid Tests in San Francisco
Covid Tests in Seattle
Covid Tests in Detroit

For “Fly to Non-China countries”, the test can be performed in any city at your preference.

3.What to test?

For “Fly to China” series, the test includes take nucleic acid PCR and IgM antibody. N-protein is added based on your request.

For “Fly to Non-China countries”, the test includes nucleic acid PCR or IgM antibody rapid test.

4.Where to stay?

We provide hotel accommodation on the six cities where provide direct flight to China, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Dallas, Detroit and New York City.

The check in time is 3pm, and check out time is 12pm.

5. What's the policy of fly China for foreign passenger?

Dallas: Notice on China-bound foreign passengers' application of health code

San Francisco: Notice on the Covid-19 Nucleic Acid and Serology IgM Antibody Testing Institutions Accepted by the Chinese Consulate General in San Francisco

San Francisco: Testing and Health Code Application Requirements for Vaccinated Personnel Traveling to China

Los Angeles: Notice on the Launch of QR Code with "HDC" Mark for China-bound Foreign Passengers

Los Angeles: Q&As Concerning Airline Boarding Requirements for Certificates of Negative Nucleic Acid and Anti-Body Blood Tests Results

Los Angeles: Notice on the adjustments of testing requirements for all China-bound Passengers