All inbound travelers to Xiamen are now required to take nucleic acid tests for COVID-19 and undergo a 14-day quarantine at designated places starting March 26, according to an announcement March 25 from Xiamen Command Headquarters Office on COVID-19 Response.
The new rule applies to inbound travelers entering Xiamen, as well as travelers transferring in Xiamen.
Accommodation and food expenses incurred during quarantine at designated places shall be covered by travelers themselves.
Xiamen Command Headquarters Office asked governments at all levels to implement strict measures to strengthen joint epidemic prevention and control, and prevent the flow of imported cases of COVID-19 infections.
China announced and implemented on May 15 a policy allowing visa-free entry of foreign tourist groups aboard cruise ships via all cruise ship ports along the country's coastline.
China and Georgia are set to waive visa requirements for travelers starting May 28.
