Gov’t reinstates seven-day NAT validity for plane passengers

Individuals intending to leave Macau on a civil aviation flight are now required to present a nucleic acid test (NAT) certificate with a validity of seven days from the day the sample is taken proving that they are negative for Covid-19.
The measure came into effect at 1 a.m. yesterday, and represents a relaxation of previous Macau testing rules regarding outbound flights.
According to the Health Bureau, people intending to leave Macau should pay close attention to any additional requirements for incoming travellers at their destination. For example, people travelling from Macau to Beijing are currently required to present a NAT certificate issued within the previous 48 hours.
In addition, people intending to enter Macau by air from any mainland city are required to present a negative NAT certificate with a validity of seven days starting the day after the sampling date.
Rules for persons arriving in Zhuhai from Macau were also updated on Tuesday. These travellers are now required to present a test certificate with a validity period of seven days from the day after the test report is issued.
Likewise, from 1 a.m. Tuesday individuals intending to leave Macau on a ferry service must present a negative NAT certificate with a seven-day validity period, beginning the day after the sampling date. Arrivals from Hong Kong will need to show a valid a test certificate within three days after the date of sampling. LV