How long is the health code valid?
At present, the validity period of China citizens applying for health codes abroad is generally 48 hours after sampling, but it is accurate to days, not hours. Note that it is the sampling time, not the result time (many people make a mistake.
For example, February 202 1, 1 (at any time, double detection and sampling are carried out, and then the health code is uploaded. Then the valid time of this health code is from February 2 to February 3.
Take an extreme example: for example, sampling in the middle of the night on February 1 day, and the result is already February 2, and then it takes 1 day to get the green code. However, because the validity period is calculated according to the sampling time, the validity period of the green code is still from February 2 to February 3.
Here, we suggest that you try to take samples in the morning, so that the validity period appears longer. Of course, there is no choice in the time of double inspection at the airport.
How to choose a testing organization
The testing institution is designated by the embassy or consulate, and I reiterate here:
Double testing must be selected from testing institutions recognized by the embassy. If there is more than one authorized institution, you can choose one. The embassy will not recognize the test results issued by testing institutions that are not recognized by the embassy, nor will it issue health codes.
Moreover, the testing institutions recognized by the embassy will be changed frequently, but it is safest for everyone to check on the website of the embassy or consulate.
Can nucleic acids and serum antibodies be detected in different testing institutions?
Generally speaking, no one wants to do this to themselves. Different testing institutions may test positive after vaccination because of different testing methods.
Sample test report
I guess I got a vaccine (Pfizer), and then I went to a testing institution that can't test the vaccine for positive serum.
However, the embassy or consulate requires that passengers should simultaneously carry out nucleic acid PCR and serum IgM antibody testing in the same testing institution. If nucleic acid PCR and serum IgM antibody are tested in different testing institutions, the embassy should be informed in advance and the reasons should be fully explained.
In fact, IgM caused by vaccination now exceeds the standard, and some embassies and consulates have admitted it one after another. You don't have to do this to yourself.
Other issues
1. How long does it take to upload information and apply for a green code?
Generally speaking, it takes half an hour to 2 hours to apply for a health code. However, the time given by the embassy or consulate is 12 hour, so there should be enough margin.
I hereby remind my compatriots that before uploading the test results and various materials, you must carefully check my name, gender, birthday, ID number, sampling time, test type, sampling method and other information on the test certificate before uploading. Otherwise, because of the wrong filling, you can't get the green code, which is equivalent to white.
2. Why is it positive in the transportation test?
Many compatriots passed the inspection at the source, but there were problems in the border inspection. As a result, they stayed in Europe and Africa for treatment and spent a lot of time and money.
I have visited several compatriots who have experienced this kind of experience. They have one thing in common: after getting the green code, they "let go of themselves" and have dinner with colleagues and friends to say goodbye before going home. As for the infection caused by inadequate protection during travel, I haven't seen it yet. Therefore, it is a long way to return home, so don't let your guard down until you get home.
3. How to do cross double detection? How long will it take?
There are two kinds of cross-border inspection, one is domestic (including entry inspection) and the other is transit airport.
Cross-border double inspection refers to double inspection of two samples in two different designated institutions. Unless it is stipulated by the embassy or consulate, you are advised not to do it twice in the same company. For example, in Finland, the Embassy of China has issued a notice that the sampling and testing of nucleic acid and serum can be completed twice in the same institution designated by the Embassy, with an interval of more than 12 hours.
Helsinki bus detection
At present, only Helsinki Airport in Finland has such a requirement, and two different institutions must be separated. This has been reported many times.