SZ begins vaccinating expats, HK and Macao residents

Writer: Zhang Yu  |  Editor: Holly Wang  |  From: Shenzhen Daily  |  Updated: 2021-04-14

An expat receives COVID-19 vaccine inoculation at the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital in Futian District yesterday. Sun Yuchen

Shenzhen started administering COVID-19 vaccines to foreigners as well as Hong Kong and Macao residents living in Guangdong Province yesterday on a voluntary basis.

Foreign nationals who are covered by the provincial medical insurance program can receive COVID-19 vaccines free of charge in the city, enjoying the same policy as the insured Chinese people do, according to the Shenzhen Municipal Health Commission.

Those not covered will be charged 100 yuan (US$15.28) per dose.

Foreigners who are aged 18-59, and some aged 60 and above who are in good health condition and need the vaccine for special reasons, can get vaccinated.

Those of eligible age can make a reservation for vaccination via the WeChat miniprogram “粤健通”, and need to present their permanent residence ID card or passport and a valid residence or stay permit, as well as medical insurance proof (if available) at the designated vaccination sites.

For Hong Kong and Macao residents living in Guangdong, the COVID-19 vaccines are also available to those who fall within the same age range as specified for foreigners.

Those who are ready to take the vaccines should also make an appointment on the WeChat miniprogram “粤健通” in advance.

People with Chinese nationality from Hong Kong and Macao should present either their mainland residence permits issued by public security authorities or proof of enrollment in mainland medical insurance programs to get vaccinated for free.

Teachers and students from Hong Kong and Macao working or studying in Guangdong can also be inoculated free of charge through vaccinations organized by their schools.