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Online arrival card for international travelers

STARTING November 20, foreign nationals are able to fill out their arrival cards on­line, according to the China’s National Immigration Administration.

Foreigners can fill out the entry information online on NIA's official website, the Govern­ment Service Platform, "NIA12367" app, and the WeChat and Alipay mini-programs.

Foreigners who cannot fill out the informa­tion online can complete the process upon arriving at the immigration inspection area at the Chinese port of entry. They can scan the site QR code or use the smart devices at the port to fill in the entry information, or fill out the arrival card form.

The following seven categories of foreigners are excluded from filling out the arrival card:

Possessing a People's Republic of China For­eign Permanent Resident ID Card.

Have a Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macau Residents (Non-Chinese Citizens);

Have a group visa or qualify for group visa-free entry;

Transiting within 24 hours without leaving the port's limited region;

Boarding and disembarking from the same cruise ship

Entering through fast lanes.

Foreign staff of exit-entry transport vehicles.




 

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