In order to reduce cross-border transmission of Covid-19 and based on characteristics of the Omicron variant and the principle of being scientific, targeted, flexible and convenient, starting from 29 June, 2022, all Chinese and foreign passengers who are to fly from Norway to China will be required to take two nucleic acid tests and apply for a green health code with the "HS" or "HDC" mark before boarding the flights. The specific requirements are as follows:

I. Travel Requirements

All passengers starting from Norway need to take two nucleic acid tests and apply for HS/HDC Code within 48 hours before boarding their flights both in Norway and in the transit country where the direct flight to China sets off.

II. Nucleic Acid Test Requirements

All passengers should take two nucleic acid tests within 48 hours before boarding in Norway in two different registered test institutions with minimum interval of 24 hours. The second nucleic acid test must be done within 24 hours before boarding in Norway. 

Tests must use nasopharyngeal swab as sampling method. Test certificates have to be in English and include test date, test result (negative), passenger’s name, DOB, travel document number, doctor’s signature or institution’s stamp and telephone number or e-mail address of the institution or doctor for verification. Test certificates must include terms of rt-PCR and Nasopharyngeal Swab.

III. Additional Requirements for Passengers Who Have a COVID-19 Infection Record

"Passengers Who Have a COVID-19 Infection Record" refers to those who have been diagnosed with Covid-19 by a medical institution or have a positive nucleic acid test record though never being diagnosed with Covid-19 by a medical institution.

These passengers are allowed to apply for the HS/HDC Code according to Part II after they have recovered for more than 14 days. The EU Covid Certificate or other medical report needs to be submitted to prove their recovery date.

Those who can’t provide the EU Covid Certificate or other medical report should send certificates of two negative nucleic acid tests taken within three days and with minimum interval of 24 hours to consular@chinese-embassy.no. After getting the Embassy’s confirmation, these passengers need to stay in isolation for 14 days and fill in Personal Health Monitoring Form. For tests taken within 48 hours before boarding in Norway, please see Part II.

IV. Additional Requirement for Passengers Who Are Abroad for Short-Term Trips of more than 1 country

Passengers who are abroad for short-term trips of more than 1 country could take the country where the direct flight to China sets off as the starting country. They can apply for the HS/HDC Code directly from the Chinese Embassy/Consulate in that country.

V. Application Method

1. Chinese Citizens Applying for Green Health Code with the "HS" Mark

Chinese citizens shall upload to the WeChat Health Code app photos of two negative nucleic acid test certificates, itinerary, valid residence certificate in Norway and EU Covid Certificate (if applicable), which will then be examined and verified by the Embassy. Upon approval, they will get a green health code with the "HS" mark. Passengers must present the green code within its validity period to the airlines before boarding.

2. Non-Chinese Citizens Applying for Green Health Code with the "HDC" Mark

Non-Chinese passengers shall apply by logging on the website of http://hrhk.cs.mfa.gov.cn/H5/ via computer or smart phone, and fill in the information, declare the health status and upload photos of two negative nucleic acid test certificates, itinerary, valid residence certificate in Norway and EU Covid Certificate (if applicable), which will then be examined and verified by the Embassy. Upon approval, they will get a green health code with the "HDC" mark. Passengers must present the green code within its validity period to the airlines before boarding.

VI. Reminder

Please read the requirements carefully and follow them accordingly. Failure to obtain the green health code with the "HS" or "HDC" mark will be refused to board the flight to China and will have to change your itinerary.

Please check the transit country's entry regulations and its nucleic acid tests requirements beforehand. Failure to enter the transit country or meet the requirements regarding the tests and the green code could result in being stranded and heightening infection risks.

Please monitor your health before travel to China and protect yourself before boarding the flights and during the trip.