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29.03.2023

Qatar will lift coronavirus restrictions for travelers from China, Hong Kong and Macao as of April 1. 29.03.2023

A PCR test is not required.

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Updated 28.03.2024

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Country’s borders status

Borders are open. Currently there are no imposed COVID-related restrictions.

National holidays in Hong Kong in 2024

Public holidays and festivals in Hong Kong in 2024. Non-working days:

  • Monday, January 1: New Year (新年);
  • Saturday, 10 February: Lunar New Year (農曆新年);
  • Sunday, 11 February: Second day of the Lunar New Year (大年初二);
  • Monday, 12 February: Third day of the Lunar New Year (大年初三);
  • Tuesday, 13 February: Fourth day of the Lunar New Year (大年初四);
  • Friday, 29 March: Good Friday (耶穌受難日);
  • Saturday, 30 March: The day after Good Friday (耶穌受難日後的第二天);
  • Monday, 1 April: Easter Monday (復活節星期一);
  • Thursday, 4 April: Ching Ming Festival (清明節);
  • Wednesday, 1 May: Labor Day (勞動節);
  • Monday, 10 June: Dragon Boat Parade (端午節);
  • Monday, 1 July: Foundation Day of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (特別行政區成立紀念日);
  • Tuesday, 1 October: National Day of the People’s Republic of China (中華人民共和國國慶日);
  • Friday, 11 October: Chung Yung Festival (重陽節);
  • Wednesday, 25 December: Christmas (聖誕節);
  • Thursday, 26 December: Boxing Day (節禮日).

Macao SAR, China: country’s borders status

Borders of Macao are open with restrictions.

Entry conditions for citizens and tourists

Passengers must have a negative COVID-19 antigen or NAAT test taken at most 48 hours before arrival.

This rule does not apply to passengers arriving from China (People’s Rep.), Chinese Taipei and Hong Kong (SAR, China).

More details can be found here.

National holidays in Macao SAR, China in 2024

Public holidays and festivals in Macao SAR, China in 2024. Non-working days:

  • January 1, Monday: New Year (Dia de Ano Novo);
  • February 10, Saturday: Lunar New Year (Ano Novo Lunar);
  • February 11, Sunday: Second day of the Lunar New Year (O Segundo Dia do Ano Novo Lunar);
  • February 12, Monday: Third day of the Lunar New Year (O terceiro dia do ano novo lunar);
  • March 29, Friday: Good Friday (Boa sexta-feira);
  • March 30, Saturday: Easter Saturday (O Dia Antes do Domingo de Páscoa);
  • April 4, Thursday: Ching Ming Festival;
  • May 1, Wednesday: Labor Day (Dia do Trabalho);
  • May 15, Wednesday: Buddha’s Birthday (Aniversário de Buda);
  • June 10, Monday: Tung Ng Festival (Festival de Tung Ng);
  • September 18, Wednesday: Day after Mid-Autumn Festival (O dia seguinte ao Festival do Meio Outono);
  • October 1, Tuesday: National Day (dia Nacional);
  • October 2, Wednesday: National Day (Feriado do Dia Nacional);
  • October 11, Friday: Chung Yeung Festival (Chung Yeung Festival);
  • November 2, Saturday: All Souls’ Day (Dia de todas as Almas);
  • December 8, Sunday: Immaculate Conception (Concepção imaculada);
  • December 20, Friday: Macau, SAR Foundation Day (R.A.E.de Macau Dia do Estabelecimento);
  • December 21, Saturday: Winter Solstice (Solstício de inverno);
  • December 24, Tuesday: Christmas Eve (Noite de Natal);
  • December 25, Wednesday: Christmas (dia de Natal).


Country’s borders status

Borders are open. Currently there are no imposed COVID-related restrictions.

Updates on visa requirements

Issuance of all types of visas is resumed.

  • Visa exemption for nationals of Japan with a normal passport is suspended.
  • Visa exemption for nationals of Brunei Darussalam and Singapore with a normal passport resumed.

National holidays in China in 2024

Public holidays and festivals in China in 2024. Non-working days:

  • January 1, Monday: New Year (新年);
  • from February 10 to February 17, from Saturday to Saturday: Chinese New Year (春節);
  • March 8, Friday: International Women’s Day (国际妇女节);
  • April 4 to April 6, Thursday to Saturday: Zinmin (清明節);
  • May 1, Wednesday: Day of International Solidarity of Workers (中国青年日);
  • May 4, Saturday: China youth day (国际儿童节);
  • June 1, Saturday: International Children’s Day (国际儿童节);
  • June 10, Monday: Feast of dragon boats (端午).
  • August 1, Thursday: The day of the creation of the People’s Liberation Army of China (创建中国人民解放军的那天);
  • September 15 to September 17, from Sunday to Tuesday: Feast of mid -autumn (中秋節);
  • September 10, Sunday: Teacher’s Day (教师节);
  • October 1 to October 7, Tuesday to Monday: The day of education of the PRC (中国教育日).

Bridge holidays in China in 2024:

after Zinmin, the working day is April 7 (Sunday), the celebration of Day of International Solidarity of Workers will last 5 days: from May 1 to May 5, from Wednesday to Sunday, and April 28 (Sunday) and May 11 ( Saturday) are working days, September 14 (Saturday) before the Mid-Autumn Festival is working day, September 29 (Sunday) and October 12 (Saturday) are working days.

Qatar: country’s borders status

Borders are open. Currently there are no imposed COVID-related restrictions.

National holidays in Qatar in 2024

Public holidays and festivals in Qatar in 2024. Non-working days:

  • Tuesday 13 February: National Sports Day (اليوم الرياضي للدولة);
  • April 10 to April 12, Wednesday to Friday: Eid al-Fitr (عطلة عيد الفطر);
  • from June 15 to June 17, from Saturday to Monday: Eid al-Adha (إجازة عيد الأضحى);
  • Wednesday 18 December: National Day (اليوم الوطني).

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