Latest policy on Austria’s return to China: Austrian nucleic acid testing requirements

Ao needs to have a negative certificate of the new coronavirus nucleic acid test (polymerase chain reaction test) and a negative certificate of serum specific IgM antibody test to apply for a green health code with the "HS" logo to board the plane. The following is the nucleic acid test Testing requirements and some related issues are for your reference.

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Austria’s latest policy for returning to China

In order to reduce the spread of the epidemic. According to the requirements of the relevant departments of our country, starting from November 6, 2020 (including that day), Chinese and foreign passengers flying from Austria to China and transiting through Austria must hold a negative certificate of COVID-19 nucleic acid test (polymerase chain reaction test) and Serum specific IgM antibody test (hereinafter referred to as the negative serum IgM antibody test certificate), apply to our consulate for a green health code with the "HS" logo (applicable to Chinese citizens. The specific requirements are now notified as follows:

1. Testing requirements

(1) Passengers departing from Austria and flying directly to China should complete nucleic acid and serum IgM antibody sampling tests at an Austrian testing institution 48 hours before boarding, and present two negative test certificates. Apply to the Chinese Embassy in Austria for a green health code or a health declaration with the "HS" logo

(2 Passengers departing from Austria and transiting through China through a third country should apply directly between Austria and the transit country. Nucleic acid testing and serum IgM antibody testing must be carried out in countries where flights depart from China.

The first test requires nucleic acid and serum IgM antibody testing at an Austrian testing institution within 48 hours before boarding, and two negative test certificates are required. Apply to the Chinese Embassy in Austria for a green health code or health status declaration with the "HS" logo

The second test should be conducted in the transit country (the country where the direct flight to China takes off) and should be carried out at the transit boarding station. Complete nucleic acid and serum IgM antibody sampling tests at a testing institution designated or recognized by the Chinese embassy or consulate in the local area within 48 hours before the flight, and apply for a green health code or "HS" with two negative test certificates to the Chinese embassy or consulate in the local area.

(3) Passengers departing from a third country and transiting to China via Austria should complete nucleic acid and serum IgM antibody sampling at an Austrian testing institution 48 hours before boarding the flight. Test, and apply to the Chinese Embassy in Austria for a green health code or a health status statement with the "HS" logo with two negative test certificates.

Please note the validity period of the nucleic acid test and serum IgM antibody test. It will be valid for 48 hours starting from the time of sampling, not the time of issuance of the report. Airlines flying directly to China will check and release passengers based on the green health code or health statement with the "HS" mark issued by our consulate.

2. Testing agencies

(1 Nucleic acid testing agency

The Chinese Embassy in Austria does not temporarily designate nucleic acid testing agencies. It accepts all nucleic acid testing agencies provided by the Austrian Ministry of Health and the Federal Government. A report issued by a testing agency recognized by the Chamber of Commerce or other government agencies (list of testing agencies provided by the Austrian Ministry of Health: for review.

(2. Foreign citizens apply for health declaration.

After obtaining the negative certificate of nucleic acid test and serum IgM antibody test, the foreign citizen shall submit the valid passport data page, negative certificate, and the applicant’s signed The scanned copy of the health declaration (Attachment 2 and your flight itinerary) should be sent to the designated email address of our consulate (pcrtest.aut@gmail.com. After the staff approves the review, the stamped health declaration will be scanned and returned to the applicant. The applicant will Please print and bring it with you. Please take the flight within the validity period of the health declaration and cooperate with the airline inspection when taking the flight.

The Chinese Embassy in Austria attaches great importance to safeguarding the rights and interests of passengers traveling to China and will review the submitted application materials in a timely manner as always. , strictly in accordance with regulations, review and issue green health codes and health statements with the "HS" logo (including weekends and holidays, and make every effort to ensure smooth travel for passengers going to China.

Fourth, warm reminder

The Chinese Embassy in Austria reminds passengers in China:

(1 Please read this notice carefully and comply with it. If you cannot obtain the negative results of the nucleic acid test and serum IgM antibody test as required, you cannot If you hold a green health code or health declaration with the "HS" mark before boarding, it means that you are temporarily not eligible for boarding and need to reasonably reschedule or adjust your itinerary.

(2 Departing from Austria. Passengers flying directly to China should note that Austria currently has two flights to China, namely Austrian Airlines OS75, which flies directly to Shanghai every Friday, and Air China CA842, which flies directly to Beijing every Saturday. According to the latest regulations, there are direct flights to China. Flights from Beijing are only allowed for Austrian citizens and citizens in China. If you fly on Air China, please upload your valid residence certificate in Austria together with the double negative certificate. If this condition is not met, our library staff will strictly control it. Even if there is a valid nucleic acid test certificate and a negative serum IgM antibody test certificate, a green health code or health statement with the "HS" logo will not be issued.

(3 Passengers departing from Austria and transiting through China via a third country, please note. Please choose the route transiting through China carefully, and carefully understand the start time and designation of the COVID-19 nucleic acid test and serum IgM antibody test in advance. Or the list of accredited testing institutions and the application method for double negative certificates, please pay close attention to the Department of Otolaryngology

(4 Passengers departing from a third country and transiting to China via Austria, please note that there is currently no transit area at Vienna Airport. Have nucleic acid testing and serum IgM antibody testing capabilities. Try to avoid transiting through Austria. Passengers from non-Schengen countries must apply for an entry visa in advance to avoid being unable to enter Austria, being unable to be tested, and being unable to transit, resulting in a long stay. , aggravating the risk of infection.

(5 Passengers taking flights from China must truthfully fill in their personal information and provide true and valid nucleic acid test and serum IgM antibody test negative certificates. If found to have deliberately concealed their condition or provided false information, Any behavior such as forging or tampering with negative certificates will be severely investigated according to law.

(6 The green health code or health statement with the "HS" mark is only used for boarding and cannot be used as entry proof. Passengers traveling to China are advised to carry negative certificates of nucleic acid tests and serum IgM antibody tests for future reference.

(7 In view of the recent significant rebound in the COVID-19 epidemic in Austria, the embassy strongly recommends that travelers traveling to China strictly abide by the epidemic prevention laws of China and Austria. According to laws and regulations, take precautionary measures before departure, try to avoid unnecessary travel, do not participate in group gatherings, and do not go to crowded places to avoid cross-infection. If you really need to go out, wear a mask, cover your mouth and nose, and keep away from others. Keep a safe distance and wash hands and disinfect after returning home. If you feel unwell, you should seek medical treatment in time and adjust your itinerary to China according to your physical condition.

(If you are unable to take a direct or connecting flight to China in Austria, you will be stranded. Please call the consular protection hotline of the embassy in time to wait for the consequences.