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People travelling from China are strongly encouraged to wear a face mask for the full duration of their journey including all legs of the journey, during transits and in flight.
Vulnerable passengers should continue to wear a face mask when travelling, ideally a medical or respirator mask such as an FFP2/FFP3/N95/KN95 masks which offers a higher level of protection than a standard surgical or cloth mask.
People with respiratory symptoms (coughing or sneezing) are strongly recommended to wear a medical face mask irrespective of the requirements on that particular flight.
All travellers coming to Ireland from China are encouraged to follow public health guidance, including advice to:
Those that are eligible are encouraged to register for vaccination. Vaccines remain the most effective way of protecting ourselves from the worst effects of COVID-19.
The government continues to closely monitor the COVID-19 epidemiological situation both in Ireland and abroad.
Since Sunday 6 March 2022, travellers to Ireland are not required to show proof of vaccination, proof of recovery or a negative PCR test result upon arrival.
There are no post-arrival testing or quarantine requirements for travellers to Ireland.
Any individual that develops COVID-19 symptoms while in Ireland should follow the HSE guidance in relation to isolation and undertaking antigen or PCR testing as appropriate.
Since Sunday 6 March 2022, travellers to Ireland are no longer asked to complete a COVID-19 Passenger Locator Form.
Travel carriers will not ask to check a PLF receipt prior to travel to Ireland.
Travellers transiting from overseas to Northern Ireland via Ireland ports or airports still need to comply with UK travel requirements. This includes completing a UK Passenger Locator Form. See further information on UK requirements for transiting passengers.
Anyone considering travel to China is advised to consult the Department of Foreign Affairs Travel Advice. Currently, Irish citizens are advised to avoid non-essential travel to China.
People travelling to China are strongly encouraged to wear a face mask for the full duration of their journey including all legs of the journey, during transits and in flight.
Vulnerable passengers should continue to wear a face mask when travelling, ideally a medical or respirator mask such as an FFP2/FFP3/N95/KN95 masks which offers a higher level of protection than a standard surgical or cloth mask.
People with respiratory symptoms (coughing or sneezing) are strongly recommended to wear a medical face mask irrespective of the requirements on that particular flight.
Any Irish citizen considering travel should be aware that no mRNA vaccines or other non-Chinese vaccines are available in China. Prior to departure, all travellers should ensure they have received a full course of COVID-19 vaccination, including any relevant booster doses, and are generally up to date with all vaccines according to their national vaccination programmes.
All travellers coming to Ireland from China are encouraged to follow public health guidance, including advice to:
While all travel requirements to enter Ireland have been removed, other countries may still require travellers to hold either:
Please review the requirements for your destination in advance of travel. Details of specific measures in place can be found on DFA Travel Advisory.
The Digital COVID Certificate is a standardised record of a medical event which took place in an EU country. These certificates are issued for vaccination, recovery and test results under EU law.
While travellers to Ireland will not be asked to show their Digital COVID Certificate upon arrival, the certificates will continue to be issued as proof of a medical event.
Travellers who require a Digital COVID Certificate for booster vaccination, recovery or test results to travel to another country can still request one.