Hong Kong Does Not Recognize Vaccine Certificates Issued in Korea... 3-Week Quarantine Required Upon Visit

On the morning of the 18th, a citizen is preparing to receive a vaccine at the Seongbuk-gu Vaccination Center. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Song Seung-seop] The Hong Kong government has decided not to recognize COVID-19 vaccination certificates issued in Korea.

On the 19th, the Korean Consulate General in Hong Kong announced, "The Hong Kong government has announced that it will strengthen the recognition criteria for COVID-19 vaccination certificates," and "According to the strengthened regulations, vaccination certificates issued in the Republic of Korea will not be recognized starting from the 20th."

Accordingly, from the 20th, Korean nationals must obtain a Hong Kong visa when visiting Hong Kong. They must also undergo a 3-week self-quarantine at designated hotels.

The Hong Kong government recognizes certificates from its own territory, including Mainland China, Macau, and 36 countries recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as advanced regulatory agencies. The 36 countries include the United States, Japan, Australia, France, and Germany.

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