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China
COVID-19
COVID-19 is distributed worldwide. This country is given a red code. This means that non essential travel to this country is not allowed. The local situation can change quickly. You should therefore inform yourself just before departure and keep informed during your stay. The local situation can change quickly, so always inform yourself on the website of the Federal Government (travel advice Foreign Affairs).
When you return to Belgium from a red zone, self-quarantine for 14 days and a COVID-19 test directly upon return is mandatory, except when your movement was deemed essential. If you want to stop quarantine after 10 days, you may repeat a COVID-19 test 9 days after the start of your quarantine. Only if this second test is also negative, you may stop your quarantine after 10 days. If a test is positive, follow the directions of your attending physician.
This page contains the main health risks for travellers and general recommendations. Travel conditions are different for everyone and each patient's health condition varies. Discuss your trip during a travel consultation with your doctor or in a travel clinic, preferably six to eight weeks before departure.
Inform yourself about the current measures and security situation in this country through the travel advice of the federal government. Register your itinerary on Travellers Online.
Health risks
Malaria
In the southern regions in the Yunnan province (in the extreme south of China, in the border area with Laos-Vietnam-Myanmar) there is a very low malaria risk. We recommend the use of mosquito-repellent measures from dusk till morning.
In case of fever during or after your journey, get tested for malaria as soon as possible.
There is no risk of malaria in the rest of the country.
Other mosquito-borne diseases
There is a risk of dengue and chikungunya in the south of the country and leishmaniasis.
Japanese encephalitis occurs in all provinces including Tibet, with the exception of Xizang (Tibet), Xinjiang and Qinghai, especially from June to October.
Rabies
Dogs and other mammals can be infected with rabies.
Schistosomiase
There is a risk of infection with schistosomiasis when swimming or bathing in lakes and rivers.
Altitude sickness
You may experience altitude sickness in areas above 2500 metres.
Tick-borne encephalitis
There is a risk of tick-borne encephalitis in the north (see the tick-borne encephalitis map of China).
Other possible infections
Vaccinations
Hepatitis A
Recommended
Hepatitis A vaccination is recommended for all travellers.
Update of basic vaccinations
Recommended
Polio
Recommended
A single booster of polio vaccination is recommended for all travellers to Asia or Africa aged 16 years or older.
Yellow fever does not occur here, but the vaccination is compulsory from the age of nine months:
- If you are departing from another country where yellow fever can occur.
- If you have spent more than twelve hours in transit in an airport in a country where yellow fever occurs.
This vaccination must be administered at least ten days prior to arrival by an official yellow fever vaccination centre and must be registered in an International Certificate of Vaccination and Prophylaxis.
The vaccination is not compulsory if you only travel to Honkong or Macau.
Other vaccinations
Recommended for some travelers
Discuss with your doctor whether one of the following vaccinations is recommended for you:
Travelers with additional considerations
Additional preventive tips may be useful for you:
