Special Airline Boarding Requirements for Flights to China

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BIO advising is intended for any necessary further questions and discussions with a BIO advisor only after you have already researched the topic on the BIO website. The answers to most questions international students have can be found on the BIO website, including information about program extensions, travel, applying for a visa/visa renewalCPT (internships)OPT, and STEM OPT.

November 12, 2020

Starting on November 6, 2020, all Chinese and foreign passengers bound for China will be required to take nucleic acid and IgM anti-body tests and apply for a green health code with the "HS" mark or a certified health declaration form before boarding the flight.Please review the Notice on Airline Boarding Requirements information carefully from the Chinese Embassy in the U.S., follow any necessary instructions, and check with your airline carrier if you need to make flight adjustments. Failure to obtain the green health code with the "HS" mark or a certified health declaration form with negative nucleic acid and IgM anti-body tests results means you do not qualify for boarding the flight to China and will have to change your itinerary.

Enrolled students should contact the Tang Center regarding any necessary testing. Graduated students (OPT/STEM or J-1 AT), scholars, and employees should check with their individual health care provider regarding testing options.

Please direct any inquiries about these requirements to your nearest Chinese consulate or embassy.