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China Arrival Card online guide

Use the free official channels and avoid paid sites that imitate official services.

Official source date2025-11-03 / 2025-12-05Last checked2026-06-29Last updated2026-07-04Next scheduled review2026-07-06

High-risk policy pages are reviewed weekly. Official changes, user reports, or ad-review requests are handled the same day.

Official channelFree
Online filing2025-11-20
Exempt groups7

Key points

The online Arrival Card is free. Prepare passport, flight, accommodation, and China contact details before submitting through official channels.

Steps

Open the official website or official app.

Match passport and flight details with your booking.

Prepare your address and contact in China.

Save the confirmation screen.

Common mistakes

Useful phrases

Chinese phrase: 请问我应该在哪里填写免费的入境卡?Meaning: Please tell me where to complete the free Arrival Card.

Questions

Is this an official website?

No. ChinaReady is an independent preparation guide. Confirm final requirements with authorised agencies, airline, hotel, bank, or local services.

What should I verify before travel?

Verify nationality, route, documents, payment methods, accommodation address, and the latest official source date.

What if official information says something different?

Follow the official source. This guide helps reduce preparation risk but does not replace decisions by authorised agencies.

Official sources

NIA - Online Foreign Arrival CardSource date: 2025-12-05 · Checked: 2026-06-29
NIA - 10 measures, online arrival card launchSource date: 2025-11-03 · Checked: 2026-06-29