In order to strictly control and stop the spread of Covid-19, many cities in China require travelers to present a negative test result for Covid taken within 48 hours.

So far there hasn’t been notice of requiring a negative test result from Shanghai railway stations or airports. Whether or not the airline companies will require a negative test result is up to the requirements of the destination.

At present, destinations that require a negative test result from within 48 hours when leaving Shanghai are as follows:

Beijing

Xi’an

Shenzhen

Guangzhou

Shenyang

Zhengzhou

Urumqi

Hefei

Harbin

Qinghai Province

Hunan Province

Chengdu

Recommends travelers take a Covid test before arriving or leaving Chengdu.

Tianjin

From January 1st through March 15th 2022, all travelers to Tianjin must present negative Covid test results from within 48 hours.

When arriving in Shanghai, everyone traveling from or through medium to high-risk areas are required to report to the local community, government office, or accommodating hotels within 12 hours of arrival.

Travelers arriving to Shanghai from high-risk areas.

Everyone who has travelled from or through high-risk areas will be collectively quarantined for 14 days and tested four times – on the 1st day,4th day, 7th day, and 14th day.

Travelers arriving Shanghai from medium-risk areas.

Everyone who has travelled from or through medium-risk areas will be quarantined in the community for 14 days and tested two times – on the 1st day and 14th day.

Travelers from medical organizations, schools, and other related organizations arriving in Shanghai. 

People from medical organizations, schools, and other related organizations must fully adhere to checking health codes, pay attention to their health conditions, and undergo a Covid test within 48 hours of arrival, and perform 7-day self-health monitoring.