Luxembourg’s latest policy on nucleic acid testing requirements for returning to China

The current policy of returning to China from abroad has changed due to changes in the global epidemic. Some Chinese citizens want to enter China from Luxembourg and are very concerned about the latest Luxembourg return policy. Let’s take a look at the relevant entry requirements.

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Starting from 0:00 local time on November 5, 2020 (Thursday), departure from Luxembourg Chinese and foreign passengers taking flights to China must take a new coronavirus nucleic acid test and a serum specific IgM antibody test within 2 days before boarding, and apply for a "HS" tie with two negative test certificates (double negative certificate) Identified green health code or health declaration form. The specific measures are now announced as follows: Applicable persons

All Chinese and foreign tourists departing from Luxembourg for mainland China (excluding Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan). ?Applicable flights and routes

All types of commercial flights, temporary flights, passenger-to-cargo flights, charter flights, etc.

Routes include: starting from Luxembourg, taking various means of transportation such as cars, trains, and airplanes to other countries, and taking flights destined for mainland China.

There are currently no direct commercial flights, temporary flights, passenger-to-cargo flights, or charter flights from Luxembourg to mainland China. Once they are opened in the future, our embassy will formulate implementation measures based on specific circumstances.

Note: According to the latest requirements of relevant Chinese authorities, direct flights to Beijing from cities such as Vienna, Austria, Copenhagen, Denmark, Stockholm, Sweden, Athens, Greece, Vancouver, Canada, Bangkok, Thailand, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Islamabad, Pakistan, and Karachi are only to It is open to citizens of this country and Chinese citizens living in the country. Residents of Luxembourg and other countries cannot board the flight. Please do not take the risk of trying to transfer to the above cities to go to China to avoid being stranded on your journey. The above routes may change at any time, please pay close attention to the latest information from the official websites of Air China and other relevant airlines.

According to the latest epidemic prevention requirements, Chinese embassies and consulates in Belgium, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Russia, Ukraine, the Philippines, Bangladesh, Nigeria and Ethiopia have suspended foreign citizens residing in the country holding issued and valid Chinese visas If you are tired of work, have residence permits for personal affairs, or have a reunion permit to enter China, no health declaration will be issued to the above-mentioned persons. Most Chinese and foreign passengers from third countries who take direct flights to China via the above-mentioned countries will not issue health codes or health declarations. . Those holding diplomatic, service, courtesy, and C visas will not be affected. Luxembourg travelers to China are advised to pay close attention to the relevant embassy and consulate websites and plan their travel routes rationally to avoid travel disruptions. 3. New coronavirus testing

(1) Testing method

Must undergo both nucleic acid testing (French: TestPCR du Covid-19) and serum-specific IgM antibody testing (French: Testsérologique

d'anticorpsIgMduCovid-19), both tests are indispensable.

Note: The serum antibody testing services provided by testing institutions may include IgM, IgA, IgG and other items. Please be sure to confirm in advance that the test report can clearly list the IgM antibody test results.

(2) Requirements for testing time, location and frequency

1. If a passenger takes a bus from Luxembourg to Brussels Airport in Belgium and flies directly to China, the passenger must test within 48 hours before the flight takes off. , complete the dual testing of new coronavirus nucleic acid and IgM antibodies at a testing institution in Luxembourg, and go through the remote declaration procedures with the Chinese Embassy in Luxembourg (the validity period is calculated based on the testing date).

2. If a passenger takes a bus from Luxembourg to an airport in another third country (such as Frankfurt, Germany) for a direct flight to China, the passenger must undergo a test in the country where the direct flight to China is located within 48 hours before the departure of the flight. The institution completed dual testing of the new coronavirus nucleic acid and IgM antibodies, and went through remote declaration procedures with the Chinese embassy and consulate in the country (the validity period is calculated based on the testing date).

For example: A Luxembourg resident plans to drive to Frankfurt Airport in Germany to take a direct flight to mainland China on November 8. He should undergo nucleic acid and IgM antibody testing in Germany no earlier than November 6, and Complete the remote declaration procedures with the Chinese Consulate General in Frankfurt based on the nucleic acid and antibody double-negative test results.

Note: This measure only applies to passengers traveling from Luxembourg to a third country and flying directly from that country to mainland China.

3. If a passenger takes a flight from Luxembourg to a third country and transfers to a direct flight to China, the passenger must first complete the new coronavirus nucleic acid and IgM antibody test at a testing institution in Luxembourg within 48 hours before the departure of the flight from Luxembourg. Double test, and go through remote declaration procedures with the Chinese Embassy in Luxembourg based on double negative results; then complete the second COVID-19 nucleic acid and antibody test in the country of origin of the direct flight within 48 hours before the departure of the direct flight to China test, and go through the remote declaration procedures again with the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in that country based on the double negative results.

For example: A Luxembourg resident plans to fly from Luxembourg Airport to Amsterdam Airport in the Netherlands on November 8, and then transfer to a direct flight to mainland China on the same day. He should arrive in Luxembourg and The Netherlands conducts dual nucleic acid and IgM antibody tests, and handles two remote declaration procedures with the Chinese embassy in Luxembourg and the Netherlands based on the nucleic acid and antibody double negative test results.

(3) Luxembourg’s new coronavirus nucleic acid and IgM antibody detection methods (only applicable to passengers taking flights from Luxembourg Airport to third countries for transfer to China)

1. New coronavirus nucleic acid detection methods

(1) If the passenger is a legal resident of Luxembourg (with a 13-digit ID number, Matricule in French), he or she can log in to the Luxembourg government website with the free universal screening invitation code for the new coronavirus mailed by the Luxembourg government

Make an appointment for the testing time and location (generally, the appointment can be made one day later). There are 8 testing sites nationwide to choose from. The test results will be notified via mobile phone text message within 48 hours, and the test report can be downloaded by logging into the website and entering the ID number.

The Luxembourg government also provides free nucleic acid testing to residents who plan to travel abroad. You can log in to the website and fill in the form to apply (you must upload travel certification documents such as air tickets or hotel orders). After receiving the government email reply and testing code, , you can log in to the website

to make an appointment for testing. The method for obtaining the test report is the same as above.

(2) For all types of people in Luxembourg, virus nucleic acid testing methods also include:

--Contact a Luxembourg family doctor to obtain a testing prescription and go to the joint laboratory Laboratoires

Réunis branch, KetterThill laboratory branch, future biological laboratory Bionext

Lab branch testing, the reference price is 58.49 euros (subject to the actual cost), the test results will be between 24 and 24 Notification via SMS within 48 hours. Special reminder: Mobile phone text message notifications cannot be declared as test reports. Passengers must confirm with the testing agency in advance how to obtain the report.

--If you have limited mobility or consider yourself to be a high-risk group (low cardiorespiratory function, chronic underlying diseases, compromised immune system, etc.), you can contact your family doctor to obtain a test prescription and make an appointment for laboratory personnel to come to your door for testing. , the appointment time is longer and the fee is higher for non-Luxembourg residents. Laboratories that can provide door-to-door services include: Joint Laboratory reservation telephone number 780290-1; Future Biology Laboratory reservation telephone number 80024040; Kate Deere Laboratory reservation telephone number 488288-006.

2. IgM antibody detection method

—With a family doctor’s prescription or by yourself, go to the joint laboratory Laboratoires Réunis outlet or the future biological laboratory Bionext

Lab for testing. Note: KetterThill Laboratories does not offer IgM antibody testing.

—If you have limited mobility or consider yourself to be a high-risk group (low cardiorespiratory function, chronic underlying diseases, compromised immune system, etc.), you can contact your family doctor to obtain a test prescription and make an appointment for laboratory personnel to come to your home for testing. Appointments take longer and fees are higher for non-Luxembourg residents. Laboratories that can provide door-to-door services include: the joint laboratory reservation telephone number is 780290-1, and the future biological laboratory reservation telephone number is 80024040.

(4) Test result requirements

Only if the nucleic acid and IgM antibody test report results are both negative (French Négatif

), remote declaration can be processed procedures and travel to China. If you suspect that the test results are incorrect, you can try to contact us for a retest.

Note: Passengers are advised to take both tests on the same day. If nucleic acid and IgM antibody tests are performed on different dates, our library will use the earlier test date as the starting point to calculate the validity period of the nucleic acid code or health declaration form.

For example: if a passenger takes a nucleic acid test on November 8 and an IgM antibody test on November 9, and both test results are negative, the passenger’s health code or health declaration will be valid for 11 From November 8th to November 10th. Remote declaration of negative test results

(1) Chinese citizens

Chinese citizens should log in to the international version of WeChat Health Code within 24 hours after receiving the nucleic acid and IgM antibody double-negative test report Mini program, declare and take photos to upload test reports. SMS notification results cannot be uploaded as test reports. The Chinese embassy or consulate will review it within 24 hours. If the verification is passed, the passenger will automatically receive a green health code with the "HS" mark and a validity period; if the health code is red or gray, it means that the test report is unqualified or has expired, respectively. Retest.

If the report fails to be uploaded multiple times due to technical reasons, please follow the system prompts to email the report to the dedicated mailbox of the Chinese embassy or consulate, and upload the test report as an attachment. The relevant embassy or consulate will receive it after Review the email within 24 hours.

Chinese embassies and consulates in various countries have different requirements for remote reporting of new coronavirus nucleic acid test and IgM antibody test results. Passengers are advised to pay close attention to the websites of relevant embassies and consulates to accurately understand the latest requirements.

(2) Foreign Citizens

Foreign citizens, after obtaining the double-negative report of nucleic acid and IgM antibody tests, please log in to the website

(or use your mobile phone to scan the image below QR code) to register and declare online. The relevant embassy and consulate will review the feedback within 1 working day. If approved, the system will issue a QR code for the health declaration with the HDC logo. Please bring the QR code and the test report for verification before boarding the flight.

If it is indeed impossible to apply for a declaration form through the system due to network conditions and other reasons, you can send an email to the designated email address of the Chinese Embassy or Consulate. The subject format of the email is "HS-name-departure date" and two attachments. A scanned copy of a test report, a valid passport information page, and a clearly written and signed health declaration form.

Note: The health declaration cannot replace a visa. Foreign citizens still need to apply for a visa to China in advance as required. Our embassy issued the "About the Temporary Suspension of Foreign Citizens Holding Valid Chinese Visas and Residence Permits" on March 27. Announcement on the Entry of Persons

" remains in effect. Starting from 0:00 on September 28, 2020, foreigners holding valid Chinese residence permits for work, personal affairs and reunion are allowed to enter, and relevant personnel do not need to apply for a new visa. After entering the country, you must strictly abide by the epidemic prevention and control regulations of the Chinese local government.

The dedicated email addresses for receiving health declaration forms at Chinese embassies and consulates in some countries are as follows:

Embassy in Luxembourg: covidtestlux@outlook.com

Consul General in Frankfurt, Germany Hotel: consulate.frankfurt.test@gmail.com

* After obtaining the health code or health declaration form, passengers should strictly exercise self-discipline, strengthen self-protection, do not relax, and avoid going to densely populated places with high infection rates. Risk areas, act responsibly to protect yourself, your family and other passengers who will be traveling on the same plane.

*Airlines operating flights to China are responsible for checking health codes or health declaration forms before boarding. Passengers who do not meet the requirements will be denied boarding. If a passenger is found to have suspected symptoms of COVID-19 infection such as high temperature or cough before boarding, he may still be denied boarding.

*If the flight is canceled or rescheduled in advance, passengers should check whether the existing health code or health declaration is still valid according to the new flight time. If it will be invalid by then, passengers should make reasonable arrangements for their itinerary. If you travel with an invalid health code or health declaration form, you will be denied boarding.

*Forging or tampering with a negative nucleic acid test report for any motive in order to obtain a nucleic acid code to board a flight to China will cause your trip to be blocked and you may be held accountable.

If a passenger conceals his or her health status, causing a quarantine infectious disease or posing a serious risk of spreading it, he will be held accountable in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations of the People's Republic of China.

* Information about the methods, outlets, fees and other information for COVID-19 nucleic acid and IgM antibody testing in Luxembourg and some countries is collected through public channels and is for reference only. Passengers please abide by the relevant countries during the testing process. Laws, regulations and testing agency regulations. For technical operation issues such as health code uploading, please call 0086-10-12308 for consultation.

*The Chinese Embassy in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg has the final right to interpret these measures and will make adjustments as needed. You are welcome to pay close attention to the Chinese Embassy in Luxembourg and the WeChat official account (search "Chinese Embassy in Luxembourg" on WeChat or "chinaemb_lu"). Notice on taking direct flights to China from Brussels Airport in Luxembourg, Belgium

Starting from November 11, Chinese citizens residing in Luxembourg who plan to go to China, foreign citizens holding valid diplomatic/official/courtesy/C type visas, Foreign citizens holding various types of visas issued after November 3 to China, if the route to China is to drive from Luxembourg to Brussels Airport in Belgium and take a direct flight to China, they can follow the announcement of our embassy on October 30

requires that a double test of the new coronavirus nucleic acid and IgM serum antibodies be carried out at a testing institution in Luxembourg within 2 days before travel, and apply to our consulate for a health code (Chinese citizens) or a health declaration QR code (foreign citizens) with the double negative report , and go directly to the airport to check in with the code. The above-mentioned passengers do not need to be tested at testing institutions in Belgium, nor do they need to apply for a health code or health declaration QR code from the Chinese Embassy in Belgium.

Reminder: The above policy does not apply to foreign citizens holding valid residence permits for work, personal affairs and reunion in China.