Online entry declaration for China

According to the National Immigration Administration (NIA) of China, effective November 20, 2025, to save time and facilitate faster immigration procedures, all international travelers may complete their entry information online in advance through the following official channels before arriving in China:

• The official NIA website; or
• The Government Service Platform; or
• The “NIA 12367” mobile application; or
• The WeChat / Alipay Mini Program; or
• By scanning the QR code below for direct access

Foreigners who cannot filling the information online in advance may complete the process upon arriving at the immigration inspection site in the ports of China

- Use the smart devices at the port to fill in the entry information online, or

- Fill in the paper Arrival Card.

The following seven categories of travelers are exempted from filling out the Arrival Card:

1. Holding a People’s Republic of China Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card;
2. Holding a Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents (Non-Chinese Citizens);
3. Holding a group visa or eligible for group visa-free entry;
4. Travelers transiting directly without leaving the restricted area of the port;
5. Travelers entering and exiting on the same cruise ship;
6. Travelers entering through fast lanes;
7. Foreign employees of exit-entry transportation vehicles.