Starting from 29 April 2023 (local time), antigen self-test result within 48 hours before boarding will be accepted for China-bound travelers instead of PCR test. The Chinese Embassy in Malawi have updated its Guide on Epidemic Prevention and Control Measures for China-bound Travelers. In order to avoid any travel delays and disruptions, we recommend that all travelers read and follow the instructions on the guidance carefully.

Guide on Epidemic Prevention and Control Measures for China-bound Travelers

1. Pre-departure test

COVID-19 antigen self-test or PCR test are required within 48 hours before boarding China-bound flights. Please only travel to China with a negative test result. If you received a positive test result, you should only travel to China when you tested negative against COVID-19. 

2. Health declaration to China Customs

You are required to declare your negative test result to China Customs by filling in the Health Declaration Form on the WeChat mini-program of China Customs (scan the QR code below), or at https://htdecl.chinaport.gov.cn, or via the China Customs APP. 

3. Airline companies will no longer check the negative PCR or antigen test results.

4. Self-protection on the Aircraft

Passengers should strictly abide by the epidemic prevention and control requirements of the airline companies and take good personal protection to reduce the risk of infection. 

    5. Inspection upon Entry

You can go through customs with your health declaration result. If you pass the health declaration and entry inspection, no further requirements will be imposed. China Customs may conduct random sampling inspections according to a certain proportion. If there are anomalies in your health declaration or you are showing symptoms such as fever, you are required to take a test and do the epidemiology survey and medical screening by China Customs. 

6. After-entry Epidemic Prevention and Control

After entry into China, you will have to strictly abide by the epidemic prevention and control requirements of the place where you stay.