All FDHs arriving in Hong Kong from September 26 onwards will have to follow the ‘0+3’ model of inbound control arrangement.
What does this mean?
- Hotel quarantine is no longer required for FDHs upon arrival. They will only be subject to medical surveillance for three days, followed by self-monitoring for four days. All these can now be done at their employer’s residence.
- They have to undergo several tests during the medical surveillance and self-monitoring periods.
- During the medical surveillance period, helpers can work at the employers' residence and go out to conduct daily essential tasks of lower risk, e.g. taking transport, entering supermarkets and markets, etc.
- They will, however, be subject to Amber Code restrictions under the Vaccine Pass, and are not allowed to enter high-risk premises involving mask-off or group activities, as well as other premises requiring key protection."
What if I prefer my FDH to undergo medical surveillance and self-monitoring at a hotel?
- Employers may arrange for their FDHs to undergo medical surveillance and self-monitoring in licensed hotels or guesthouses, but employers must cover accommodation expenses and provide food allowance to FDHs for that period. The list of licensed hotels and guesthouses can be found here.
- If an FDH cannot work in his/her employer's residence as a result of the employer's arrangement to have the FDH undergo medical surveillance and self-monitoring at a place other than the employer's residence, the employer must compensate their FDH and pay the FDH a sum equivalent to the remuneration that the FDH would have earned if he/she had worked for that period.
What Covid-19 tests will my FDH need to take BEFORE arriving in Hong Kong?
- Only a proof of negative result of a rapid antigen test (RAT) conducted within 24 hours prior to the scheduled time of departure is required to be presented
- A nucleic acid test result is not required.
- FDHs should complete the online Health & Quarantine Information Declaration of the Department of Health (http://www.chp.gov.hk/hdf) prior to boarding a flight to declare a record of completion of vaccination and result of pre-departure RAT.
What Covid-19 tests will my FDH need to take AFTER arriving in Hong Kong?
- FDHs need to undergo COVID-19 nucleic acid testing on Day 2*, Day 4, and Day 6
- Daily RATs is required from Day 1 to day 7
*The day of arrival in Hong Kong is Day 0
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