In order to effectively curb cross-border transmission of COVID-19, all China-bound passengers are kindly requested to apply Health Declaration Certificate online and obtain a green QR code with "HDC" mark, from the Chinese Embassies/Consulates both in departure and transit countries. The detailed application procedures and requirements are as follows:

For those who have complete all the required doses of vaccine for over 14 days and have a valid certification of vaccination, please follow steps below for application of HDC:

Step 1. Self-isolation

All passengers are kindly required to be self-isolated for 10 days before the flight. After isolation, a Self-isolation Declaration should be signed.

Step 2. First PCR test

Within 48 hours before the flight, the first nucleic acid test (PCR) should be done, with a negative result report acquired.

Step 3. Second PCR test

Within 24 hours before the flight, the second nucleic acid test (PCR) should be done, with a negative result report acquired. Please note that the date of the first PCR sample collection is the date required in the application program.

Step 4. Antigen test

Within 12 hours before the flight, an antigen test (RAT) should be done, with a negative result report acquired.

Step 5. Application

All passengers are required to log in to the application program by visiting https://hrhk.cs.mfa.gov.cn/H5/ or scanning the following QR code, and upload materials to the program, including both negative nucleic acid test reports aforementioned, antigen test report, certification of vaccination, passport info page, proof of residence in The Gambia, Chinese Visa or residence permit, itineraries, and the signed Self-Isolation Declaration.

For those who have been diagnosed or tested positive of COVID-19 and cured afterwords (or self-healed) are required to follow steps below for application of HDC:

Step 1. Pre-examation

Passengers are kindly requested to send the negative reports of two PCR tests (at least 24 hours between the two tests), dated within 3 days, through email to GBYconsular@gmail.com. 

Step 2. Self-isolation

After receiving approval from Chinese Embassy through email, passengers are kindly requested to practice a 14-day self-isolation and fill out the Personal Health Monitoring Form on a daily basis. Should there be any signs of fever or cough, passengers need to do PCR test to decide whether continue the isolation or cancel the traveling plan until cured. 

Step 3. PCR and antigen tests

After the 14-day self-isolation without signs of illness, passengers could follow the same application steps as above.

Step 4.Application

Please kindly log in to the application program and upload materials  including the filled Personal Health Monitoring Form, both negative nucleic acid test reports, antigen test report, certification of vaccination, passport info page, proof of residence in The Gambia, Chinese Visa or residence permit, itineraries.

After the Chinese Embassy in The Gambia examining and approving the application, the passenger will receive an electronic Health Declaration Certificate via the online system, which is a green QR code marked with "HDC". Passengers must present the solid code with the "HDC" mark to the airlines, in both departure and transfer city prior to boarding.