China
- Asia
- 1,418,000,000
- Beijing
- Chinese
- Yuan (CNY)
Summary
Travelling is a great way to meet people and experience new cultures. Caution is advised, however, since travellers may be exposed to poor sanitary conditions and diseases that are uncommon in Canada.
Several measures can be taken to reduce the risk of contracting an infection. This document provides travellers with precautions that should be taken, by destination, to stay safe and healthy while travelling.
Before you leave
Below is a list of immunizations (vaccines) and screenings recommended or required by local health authorities for Canadians travelling to this destination. Note that these are general recommendations. For a personalized protection program adapted to your travelling and health needs, visit a Travel Health Clinic. If you need several vaccines, plan ahead and give yourself several weeks to complete the immunization schedule.
- General vaccination and immunization
- Vaccines, including diphtheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis and measles are part of Canada's routine immunization schedule. Check to make sure that you have been vaccinated and that you have received the required booster doses. Special recommendations may apply to poliomyelitis, refer to the specialized agencies.
- COVID-19
- When planning a trip, it is recommended that you consult official notices from the Canadian government and your travel destination. You may need to comply with entry requirements at your destination and upon your return to Canada. In addition, complete vaccination is recommended for most travellers. A vaccination certificate may be required.
- Hepatitis A
- Vaccination is recommended for most travellers.
- Hepatitis B
- Vaccination is recommended for most travellers.
- Japanese encephalitis
- Japanese encephalitis may be present in this country. Vaccination should be considered if visits to high-risk areas are planned (e.g., rural areas or areas affected by an outbreak), or if making long-term or multiple trips to regions permanently rife with this infection. The use of personal protective methods against mosquito bites is recommended.
- Rabies
- Vaccination is recommended for certain groups of travellers only. This includes people who will work there as veterinarians, wildlife workers or spelunkers, as well as adventure travellers. Vaccination is also recommended for children in special circumstances.
- Tick-borne encephalitis
- Present in certain regions, mainly from April to November. The disease is spread through the bite of an infected tick and more rarely by the consumption of unpasteurized dairy products. Travellers should protect themselves adequately against tick bites and avoid consumption of unpasteurized dairy products. Vaccination is recommended for certain travellers.
- Typhoid fever
- Most travellers should consider vaccination. Transmission occurs via the fecal-oral route, especially through the ingestion of contaminated food or water.
- Yellow fever
- A vaccination certificate may be required for certain travellers.
During your trip
Once there, stay alert as you could be exposed to other diseases for which no vaccines or preventive treatments are available.
- Chikungunya Virus
- Mosquito protection is recommended at all times in certain regions of the country.
- Dengue
- Dengue fever may be present in this country. To avoid infection, mosquito protection is recommended.
- Schistosomiasis
- Schistosomiasis is present in certain regions of the country. Avoid all contact with fresh water (swimming, fishing, drinking untreated water).
- Zika Virus
- Mosquitoes capable of transmitting the virus are present. Mosquito protection can prevent transmission of the Zika virus or any other infection transmitted by mosquitoes.
Assistance abroad
It is recommended that travellers purchase a travel insurance policy that includes a 24-hour emergency assistance service to help them access care and coordinate payment. Be sure to have your insurance company’s phone number with you at all times.
It is also recommended that you sign up for the “Registration of Canadians Abroad” service. This is a free service that allows the Government of Canada to notify you in case of an emergency abroad or at home. The service also enables you to receive important information before or during a natural disaster or civil unrest. For more information, visit the Government of Canada website at: travel.gc.ca/travellingegistration.
The Canadian Government has several offices abroad that can provide you with various services when faced with a medical emergency, including:
- Providing you with names of doctors and health care facilities.
- Visiting you in the hospital and providing translation/interpretation services.
- Arranging for a medical evacuation if you require treatment that is not available in the area (note: costs for this service will not be covered by the government but are usually covered by your travel insurance).
If you need any help while travelling, contact:
Emergency services
- In case of emergency, dial:
- Police
- 110
- Medical assistance
- 120
- Firefighters
- 119
- Roadside assistance
- 112
Consular services
- 19 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District, 100600 Beijing 100600, China 19 100600
- 86 (10) 5139-4000
- 86 (10) 5139-4448
- chn.assistance@international.gc.ca
- Room 1705, Metropolitan Tower, Wu Yi Lu, Yu Zhong District, Chongqing 400010, China
- 86 (23) 6373-8007
- 86 (23) 6373-8026
- chn.assistance@international.gc.ca
- 26/F, TaiKoo Hui Tower 1, 385 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 510620, China 385 26
- 86 (20) 8611-6100
- 86 (20) 8611-6196
- chn.assistance@international.gc.ca
- ECO City Building, 8th floor, 1788 Nanjing Xi Lu - Jing An District, Shanghai, 200040, China
- chn.assistance@international.gc.ca
Make sure that your passport is valid for the entire duration of your stay. Several countries also require travelers’ passports to be valid up to six months beyond the expected return date.
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