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Service overview: This service allows foreign nationals entering China to fill out their arrival card online before arriving in China.

Target applicants: Individuals

Service category: Customs & Immigration

Service nature: Online application

Administrative level: National

Service platform: Government Service Platform of National Immigration Administration

Laws and regulations:

Announcement on Implementing 10 New Measures to Support the Expansion of Opening-up and Serve High-quality Development

 

 

Foreign nationals can submit their entry information online before arriving in China through the Government Service Platform of National Immigration Administration, the NIA 12367 app, the WeChat or Alipay mini program, or by scanning a QR code.

 

 

For foreign nationals who are unable to fill out the form online in advance, entry information can be submitted upon arrival at immigration inspection sites at all Chinese ports of entry by scanning a QR code, using on-site smart devices, or filling out a paper arrival card.

👇 Check here to see video guide: How to submit your arrival card online?

 

 

Q: Who is exempt from filling out the arrival card?

A: The following travelers do not need to fill out the arrival card:

• Holders of China's Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card

• Holders of a Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents (Non-Chinese Citizens)

• Travelers holding a group visa or those eligible for group visa-free entry

• Passengers transiting directly within 24 hours without leaving the port's restricted area

• Cruise ship passengers entering and exiting on the same cruise ship

• Travelers entering through designated fast lanes

• Foreign staff of exit-entry transport vehicles

 

 

📞 Immigration hotline: +86-21-12367

🔗 Useful links:

Template: Visa Extension, Replacement, and Reissuance

Government Service Platform of National Immigration Administrationl