When will Hong Kong open its borders to United Kingdom and during coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in 2021?

  Borders Partially Restricted

2019 divided the history of most countries into «before» and «after». We are talking about a pandemic that has swept the whole world. The SARS-CoV-2 virus was first identified among residents of Hubei province (China). In just a few months, a disease called Covid-19 has spread to the inhabitants of the entire planet. United Kingdom and Hong Kong were not an exception.

Why is covid so dangerous? Regardless of the level of development of a particular state, medical care and other factors, millions of people have become victims of the coronavirus. According to the latest data, this figure is 181 388 208 people, among the total — 3 928 804 deaths. The main symptoms of the disease are: shortness of breath, high fever, dry cough, loss of taste and smell. The world’s leading countries have developed or are working on the production of their own vaccines that protect against COVID-19. Naturally, vaccination is not a 100% guarantee of protection against coronavirus, however, when infected, the disease is transferred much easier.

According to current data (statistics for Tuesday, 29 June 2021), the number of cases in Hong Kong is 11 922 people, total deaths are 211, and 83 are sick right now. Such statistics forced the government of the state of Hong Kong to impose certain restrictions on flights and border crossing.

Is it allowed to enter Hong Kong from United Kingdom?

Current statistics on the restrictions on entry to Hong Kong:

• Open to citizens: Yes
• Open to s: Prohibited
• Open to foreigners and tourists: Partially
• Quarantine (lockdown) in Hong Kong: Partial

During the most «acute» periods of the pandemic, the following restrictions are applied in Hong Kong:

1. Foreigners can enter the territory of Hong Kong only if absolutely necessary: study in Hong Kong, employment, residence permit. For more information about the conditions of entry, read the official sources of the government: https://www.timeout.com/hong-kong/things-to-do/things-you-need-to-know-about-hong-kongs-social-distancing-restrictions
2. Availability of the test: All arrivals from high-risk countries will be required to present negative COVID-19 test results, no older than 72 hours

All countries are divided into 3 main categories by the Ministry of Health:

• «Green» (low rate of spread of coronavirus)
• «Orange» (average rate of spread of coronavirus)
• «Red» (high rate of spread of coronavirus)

In this regard, the government acts in accordance with the recommendations of the World Health Association. The distribution of states into separate categories is updated regularly. At the moment, United Kingdom ranks among the states of the «Red» category.

The main reasons for the introduction of new restrictions are coronavirus mutations, an increase in the number of cases, and insufficient vaccination rates.

Rules for entering Hong Kong from United Kingdom in 2021

At the moment, Hong Kong is partially opened to foreigners, including s. Quarantine measures are applied to tourism and trade.

Before travelling to Hong Kong, s must pass the PCR test no earlier than 72 hours in advance and submit a written document of an international standard (in English). Also, at the time of arrival, there should be no signs of SARS (fever, chills, runny nose, cough, etc.).

Is it necessary to comply with quarantine and take a PCR test when entering Hong Kong?

All arrivals from high-risk countries will be required to present negative COVID-19 test results, no older than 72 hours

Quarantine required for all countries

For which countries are the borders with Hong Kong open?

Today (Tuesday, 29 June 2021) the borders of Hong Kong are fully open for 0/ 38 countries, partially open for 51/ 38 countries. See how we collect data and find out why not all countries are included in the statistics.

List of countries for which the borders with Estonia are partially or completely open:

In Hong Kong, bars and restaurants work with restrictions, only essential shops are opened. Public events (exhibitions, concerts, museums, etc.) are allowed but with restrictions.

Foreigners can cross the border if all the conditions for entering the country are strictly kept to:

The public is encouraged to avoid all non-essential travel outside the city. All Hong Kong residents returning to town are required to submit a health declaration form and undergo a swab test for the Covid-19 virus at the Temporary Specimen Collection Centre (TSCC) set up in the airport’s restricted area.Since May 12, compulsory quarantine periods will be shortened for travellers from low-risk countries and those who have completed their Covid-19 vaccination. Rules for inbound travellers are categorised based on the countries they are coming from (https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/high-risk-places.html). Fully vaccinated travellers from low-risk places like Australia, New Zealand, will only quarantine for seven days in designated quarantine hotels followed by a seven-day self-monitoring period and compulsory testing on the 12th day of arrival in the city. However, boarding, quarantine, and testing arrangements for inbound travellers — including fully vaccinated persons (unless they are coming from 'Group B' specified places like Argentina, Bangladesh, Belgium, Canada, Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, and Malaysia, among others) — from high-risk countries will remain unchanged. Places included on the list of 'extremely' high-risk (https://bit.ly/3oUC6qS) countries will need to complete the compulsory quarantine for 21 days, self-monitor further for another seven days, and be subject to nucleic acid testing on the 26th day from their return to Hong Kong.The quarantine-free air bubble slated to take off on May 26 — after its initial planned launch in November 2020 — is deferred for the second time due to the worsening Covid-19 situation in Singapore. Both cities remain strongly committed to launching the ATB safely, so authorities will review the developments and closely monitor the numbers of positive cases in the next few days before they announce the next launch date.

At the moment, there are no other restrictions on entering the territory of Hong Kong. At the same time, the government recommends waiting for travel to countries with extremely high rates of covid-19 spread (red zone).

For which countries are the borders with United Kingdom open?

Today (Tuesday, 29 June 2021) United Kingdom’s borders are fully open to 50/ 38 countries, partially open — to 0/ 38 countries. See how we collect data and find out why not all countries are included in the statistics.

List of countries for which the borders with United Kingdom are partially or completely open:

•  United Arab Emirates
•  Armenia
•  Argentina
•  Austria
•  Australia
•  Azerbaijan
•  Belgium
•  Bulgaria
•  Brazil
•  Belarus
•  Canada
•  Switzerland
•  China
•  Cyprus
•  Czech Republic
•  Germany
•  Denmark
•  Dominican Republic
•  Egypt
•  Spain
•  Finland
•  France
•  Georgia
•  Greece
•  Hong Kong
•  Croatia
•  Hungary
•  Indonesia
•  Israel
•  India
•  Italy
•  Japan
•  Kazakhstan
•  Lithuania
•  Latvia
•  Morocco
•  Montenegro
•  Netherlands
•  Norway
•  Poland
•  Portugal
•  Romania
•  Russia
•  Sweden
•  Thailand
•  Turkey
•  Ukraine
•  USA
•  Vietnam
•  Zambia

In United Kingdom, bars and restaurants work with restrictions, only essential shops are opened. Public events (exhibitions, concerts, museums, etc.) are allowed but with restrictions.

Foreigners can cross the border if all the conditions for entering the country are strictly kept to:

At the moment, there are no other restrictions on entry into United Kingdom. At the same time, the government recommends waiting for travel to countries with extremely high rates of covid-19 spread (red zone).

The cheapest flights to Hong Kong from United Kingdom

The resumption of full-fledged air communication is gradual. At the moment, direct flights to Hong Kong are limited, so it is possible to get to Hong Kong with transfers. We offer the best air fares from United Kingdom to Hong Kong. Today you have the opportunity to book tickets at an affordable price. A pandemic is not a barrier to business and travel.

We constantly monitor the situation with the spread of coronavirus and are always ready to provide you with up-to-date information.

Actual data of COVID-19 in Hong Kong

Current coronavirus statistics in Hong Kong:

• Total cases of covid infection: 11 922
• Sick right now: 83
• Number of deaths: 211
• Recent morbidity: declining

Situation with lockdown in Hong Kong:

Starting June 24 the government will relax the social distancing rules under the vaccine bubble regulation.The four-person cap on public gatherings will remain unchanged, but restrictions will ease for restaurants, bars and pubs, wedding ceremonies, local tours, and religious gatherings.Restaurants will be allowed to hold banquets for up to 180 guests and run at full capacity as long as all their employees are fully vaccinated and two-thirds of their customers have already received at least one vaccine dose.Bars, pubs, party rooms, karaoke lounges, and clubs can increase the seating capacity at four persons per table as long as all staff members and their guests have at least had their first vaccine jab.Gathering restrictions will remain at four people in public until further notice. If people are caught gathering in groups of more than the permitted number, there will be a fine of $ 25,000 and imprisonment for six months for 'any person who participates in a prohibited group gathering; organises a prohibited group gathering; owns, controls or operates the place of the gathering; and knowingly allows the gathering.' Participants caught in the illegal gathering may be discharged by paying a fixed penalty of $ 5,000.The only exemptions to the rule are gatherings in public for transportation purposes; for groups performing any governmental function; for groups gathering at a place of work or within hospital and healthcare facilities; persons living in the same household; proceedings in a court; funerals and any other occasions for mourning.The government requires mandatory mask-wearing when entering terminals, boarding and while onboard public transport, as well as indoor and outdoor public places. If you are caught violating the mask-wearing regulations, you will get a maximum fine of $ 10,000. Fully vaccinated fitness coaches and their students can be exempted from wearing masks during exercise classes, and the same goes for theme park performers who perform outdoors. Under the relaxed regulations for the vaccine bubble, the maximum number of participants allowed for religious activities (where no food or drink is served, except as part of a religious ritual), wedding ceremonies, and business meetings are increased by 50 percent based on the normal capacity of the premises where it is held. If all attendees have received at least the first dose of the vaccine, the maximum number of attendants can be increased to full capacity.Local tours will be allowed up to 100 attendees if two-thirds of the participants already received the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. Those who can’t comply can limit the tour groups to 30 persons.Restaurants, along with gyms, hotels, cinemas, and other scheduled venues, are required to display QR codes for the LeaveHomeSafe mobile app, which records your whereabouts and checks whether you have visited any venues as a Covid-19 patient at the same time.

Actual data of COVID-19 in Russia

Current statistics on coronavirus in Russia:

• Total cases of covid infection: 4 775 301
• Sick right now: 321 701
• Number of deaths: 128 126
• Recent morbidity: declining

Situation with lockdown in Russia:

Reopenings vary depending on the area see detailed rules for:Wales (https://gov.wales/coronavirus) Scotland (https://www.gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19/) Northern Ireland (https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/campaigns/coronavirus-covid-19) England (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-lockdown-stay-at-home)In England, on April 12, restaurants, cafes, pubs, and bars have been allowed to reopen for outdoor service. Gyms, salons, and retail stores have also been allowed to reopen. Indoor service at restaurants, cafes, and pubs is set to be allowed from May 17.Face masks are mandatory on public transportation and in many other public settings such as in shops, supermarkets, and other enclosed public spaces. Rules vary depending on whether you’re in England, Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland. See all the detailed rules for each region on gov.uk.Even when not mandatory, people are encouraged to wear face masks in all enclosed public spaces, particularly when social distancing is not possible.

Thus, the restrictions associated with the coronavirus dictate living conditions in 2021. Each state has developed its own border crossing rules and entry rules. It all depends on the general situation with the spread of COVID-19.

However, even in a pandemic, you can leave United Kingdom for Hong Kong with the necessary permits:

All arrivals from high-risk countries will be required to present negative COVID-19 test results, no older than 72 hours

Quarantine required for all countries