Effective November 20, 2025, foreign visitors to China may complete the required entry information online prior to travel through the official website or government service platform of the National Immigration Administration (NIA), the “NIA 12367” mobile application, and the corresponding WeChat or Alipay mini programs, or by scanning the designated QR code on a mobile device.

Foreign nationals who are unable to complete the online form in advance may do so upon arrival at immigration inspection points at Chinese ports of entry. This can be accomplished by scanning the on-site QR code using a mobile phone, utilizing the available self-service terminals, or completing a paper Arrival Card.

1.Online Arrival Card Filling Website: https://s.nia.gov.cn/ArrivalCardFillingPC/

2.QR Code for Arrival Card Filling

The following individuals are exempt from filling in:

a.Foreigners with valid Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card of People's Republic of China.

b.Foreigners with valid Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents (Non-Chinese).

c.Foreigners transiting directly within 24 hours without leaving the restricted area of the port.

d.Members of foreign tourist groups who are visa-free or holding group visa.

e.Foreign crew members, drivers and other employees of transport vehicles.

f.Foreigners who enter by cruise ship and return with the original cruise.

g.Individuals eligible for the courteous treatment of centralized submission of entry and exit documents.

h.Foreigners who enter through the E-channel.