Many of you have asked about the steps involved traveling from Thailand to Shanghai in the current COVID-19 circumstances. I’ve made this journey myself so I know exactly what you need to do

Before I dive into the process, it’s important you know that the requirements are changing on an almost daily basis. Some borders are opening while others are closing, so you need to pay close attention to the restrictions according to your area. Check with the Chinese consulate in your current county before you start making plans.

China closed its borders to foreigners on March 28, 2020. I was teaching remotely in Thailand at the time and little did I know I’d be there for months and months. I could do nothing but be patient and wait until I could return home.

I know many of you are still stuck around the globe, trying desperately to return to China. Don’t lose hope — you’ll get there in the end. And when you do, I hope you’ll find the following list of steps and required paperwork helpful.

In case you missed it, I’ve been stuck on the island of Koh Samui in Thailand waiting to return home to China. After 8 long months of waiting, I’ve finally received the paperwork I need to book my flight home. Because of local laws, I have to pay for a 2-week quarantine stay in a hotel when I land. I’m grateful that my company will pay for my stay, but I know not everyone is as fortunate.