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The Ten Most-asked-questions Concerning Vaccination for Foreigners

Press Time:2021-04-27 Viewed:

Acting on the state Council's instruction, Beijing has started COVID-19 vaccination for foreign nationals in the city.Foreign nationals within the age group specified below may, following the principle of voluntary participation, giving informed consent and assuming personal  responsibility for sick, take COVID-19 vaccine.The following are answers to TEN most asked questions by foreign nationals in Haidian District. 


Q1

What is the age requirement for COVID-19 vaccination?

Foreign nationals at the age of 18 and above in Haidian District are eligible for COVID-19 vaccination.


Q2

What type of vaccine will be used?

China’s domestic inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccines will be used, and two doses are required.

Q3

What documents should be provided for vaccination?

Foreign nationals should provide valid documents when making appointments and present their passports and valid residence permits at the vaccination site. Please make sure that relevant documents are valid on the date of taking the second dose.


Q4

What papers should I sign?

Before taking vaccine, you should sign both a form of informed consent and a statement of bearing personal responsibility for all risks associated with vaccination. Please take necessary precautionsand inform the vaccine giving personnel of your health condition so that theycan decide whether you can take vaccine.

Q5

Should I pay for the vaccine?

Foreign nationals who have joined Beijing’s social medical insurance scheme may take vaccine free of charge by presenting due insurance document on the vaccine taking site. Those who have not should currently pay a charge of 93.5 RMB per dose.


Q6

What care should I take bafore and after taking vaccine?

Carry passport, valid residence permit and Beijing medical security certificates. Have a good rest and do not drink alcohol the day before vaccination, and do not have an empty stomach on the day of vaccination. Stay at the vaccine taking site for 30 minutes of observation and may then leave if you have no adverse reaction. You should immediately seek medical help and alert the organizational units if you develop a persistent fever. Do not take a bath, drink alcohol and take strenuous exercises 24 hours after vaccination. 

Q7

How do I get the vaccination certificate?

Beijing Health Kit (Jian Kang Bao) mini-app for people from outside the country will soon have a new feature of printing the COVID-19 vaccination certificate, which foreign nationals may access after taking the second dose.


Q8

Do I need to wear a mask after being vaccinated?

Vaccination will produce immunity from COVID-19 and greatly reduce infection risks. However, no vaccine is 100% effective; some people may have insufficient antibodies after taking vaccine and they can still be vulnerable to infection. So it is important that you should wear masks, wash hands regularly, and keep social distance. 

Q9

Do I still have to take nucleic acid test after being vaccinated? 

Can my vaccine taking certificate substitute for nucleic acid test report?

Vaccine taking can reduce infection risks, but no vaccine is 100% effective. When necessary, foreign nationals should still take nucleic test as required.  


Q10

How to get vaccinated?

Foreign nationals who wish to be vaccinated need to scan the QR code below and register personal information. Pick the inoculation time, go to the Exhibition Center of Zhongguancun National Independent Innovation Demonstration Zone (No2. Xinjiangongmen Road Haidian District) and take vaccine in a planned way. 

Time: 9:30-11:30, 13:30-16:00

Route: Enter from the Gate 4, go into the hall from Entrance C2 and get vaccinated on the Passage for Foreigners Only


Scan Code to Register for

COVID-19 Vaccination

Consulting Hotline: 82468187

Consulting Hours: 9:00-11:30, 14:00-18:00 (Weekdays)


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