Visa, Travel, and Quarantine Expectations and Recommendations 2021-2022
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Visa, Travel, and Quarantine Expectations and Recommendations 2021-2022 Table of Contents Validity of Documents ............................................................................................................................................................ 1 Travel Expectations and Recommendations – China 2021 ................................................................................................... 1 Pre-Departure ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1 All travelers must complete: ........................................................................................................................................... 1 A green health [QR] code will be issued before departure, once you test negative. ..................................................... 1 Packing and Preparation Suggestions ................................................................................................................................ 2 Packing Essentials ........................................................................................................................................................... 2 Packing Recommendations – In checked luggage .......................................................................................................... 2 Suggested food items ...................................................................................................................................................... 3 During Travel ...................................................................................................................................................................... 3 What to expect when you arrive at the Chinese airport: ............................................................................................... 3 Quarantine Expectations – China 2021 ................................................................................................................................. 5 China Hotel Quarantine ..................................................................................................................................................... 5 Suggested Questions and Conversations when Checking into the Quarantine Hotel .................................................... 5 Health Checks .................................................................................................................................................................. 5 Food and Drink ................................................................................................................................................................ 6 Hotel Services .................................................................................................................................................................. 6 Release from 14 Day Quarantine ........................................................................................................................................... 6 Arrival in Zhengzhou and Shenyang ...................................................................................................................................... 6 Release from 7-Day Quarantine in Xinzheng and Shenyang ................................................................................................ 7 Reimbursement of Expenses through FHSU .......................................................................................................................... 7 **Reimbursable Expenses .................................................................................................................................................. 7 **Non-reimbursable Expenses ........................................................................................................................................... 7 Contact Information ............................................................................................................................................................... 7 1 Validity of Documents • Diploma Authentication – does not expire • Background Check (FBI)– 6 months • Physical Exam – 6 months • Invitation Letter – 90 days • Z Visa (from time entering China) – 90 days • Z Visa (time to convert to a work permit in China) - 30 days • Passport – 6 months before date of departure • Passport – 6 months before applying for Work Permit in China Travel Expectations and Recommendations – China 2021 Pre-Departure • Download a translation app on your phone • Download and preload PayPal, WeChat Pay or Ali Pay All travelers must complete: • A RT-PCR and IgM Antibody within three days of departure in the city of departure. (The Embassy or Consulate must approve the lab facility. Approved labs can be found on the Embassy or Consulate webpage.) A green health [QR] code will be issued before departure, once you test negative. Documents possibly requested to be issued prior to a health declaration green (QR) code: 1. PCR Results 2. IgM Results 3. Letter from Test Location- Included with returned results 4. Test Location Validation forms- Included with returned results 5. Picture of you getting your blood drawn at test location 6. Picture of you standing with a doctor holding up the blood test samples 7. Picture of your Health Declaration Form printed and signed ahead of time 8. Picture of your passport 9. Picture of your Visa 10. Picture of your passport and the booking information for my COVID test. 11. Picture of flight itinerary 12. Valid Driver's License 2 Packing and Preparation Suggestions ** FHSU will reimburse each faculty member for 3 bags (total of $350 maximum in luggage fees per leg) ** One carry on and one personal item permitted for free Packing Essentials For each traveler you will need the following: o Passport with Z visa o One-time entry visa affixed in your passport o Printed flight itinerary or ticket o Printed boarding card o COVID-19 NAT result document o Green QR code issued on your phone o Your destination/home address in Chinese language (suggest printed and digital) o Kansas International School (KIS) Sias University 168 Renmin Road East Xinzheng, Henan, 451150 河南省新郑市人民路东段168号 P. R. CHINA o College of International Business (CIB) Shenyang Normal University 253 Huanghe North Street Shenyang, Liaoning, 110034 沈阳市黄河北大街253号 P. R. CHINA o Face masks – including children – required in airports and abroad flights o Regular medication for 3 weeks – in original packaging o Printed list of Medical declarations (in English and Chinese language if possible), e.g. allergies, other relevant medical conditions. Recommended to carry in your hand (carry on) luggage o Black ball point pens for filling in forms o Hand sanitizer or wipes o Reusable water bottle – to fill up from pure water canisters o Phone with Chinese SIM card o Power banks for phones, iPads, etc. o Headphones o Neck support pillow o Small, light-weight games and toys to keep younger children occupied en route, e.g. cards, soft toys o For babies: nappies (diapers), cleaning wipes and disposable bags for at least 4 days Packing Recommendations – In checked luggage ** When packing remember that from the point you reach the quarantine hotel you will be separated into your own rooms, so pack bags for individuals for 14 days. o EpiPens if needed o Digital thermometers (1/person) o Small first aid kit 3 o Toiletries for 14 days, including shampoo, shower gel/bath foam, soap, 1 or 2 spare toilet rolls o Comfortable light clothes – you will have to wash your own clothes, so pack items that will wash and dry easily o Flip flops or bedroom slippers o Hand-washing laundry liquid o Water bottle to keep supply of cooled, boiled water o Books, or download e-books and audiobooks o Filtered water bottle o Laptop, iPad, etc. o HDMI cable to watch movies on your laptop via TV screen o Chinese electrical socket adaptors, multiplugs, extension cord o Mini speakers o Exercise equipment, e.g. yoga mat, skipping rope, resistance bands. o Kids electronic devices and toys, e.g. iPad, Nintendo Switch, small balls, Lego, drawing pens and paper, juggling balls, jigsaw puzzles, etc. o Small fan – air conditioning may not be working adequately o Light-weight cutlery Suggested food items ** The hotel will provide three meals, yet many have reported the monotony of the Chinese meals. Thus, you may wish to bring: o Powdered drinks (Instant Coffee – Folgers instant crystals, Milk, Tea, Lemonade, Drink Singles packets) o Powdered Accents (Salt, Pepper, Creamer, Sugar, Sugar Subs, Honey, Garlic) o Powdered Comfort Food – Soups, Instant Potatoes, Mac N Cheese Cups, Couscous, etc. o Beverages (be mindful of weight) o Chocolate (Chips or Hershey Bars) o Granola, Dried Fruit, (Raisins, cranberries, dates), Trail mixes o Nuts (Cashews, Almonds, Honey Roasted Peanuts, etc.) o Boxes of Protein bars o Crackers and Peanut Butter or Jam o Pop Tarts o Beef Jerky o Other foods normally to take on back-packing trips During Travel • The travel situation and processes are continually changing, so expect the unexpected. • The food and drink service on the aircraft may be very basic. Pack some food and snacks in carry on luggage. • Services may be restricted depending on the airline (i.e., children menus not available, no blankets or pillows). • Keep your (N-95) mask on as much as possible during the flight. Airlines require masks except when eating or drinking • Regulations on airlines are relaxing to some degree. What to expect