Effective November 20, 2025, foreigners before arrival in China, may fill in the relevant entry information online via NIA’s official website, Government Service Platform, “NIA 12367” APP and WeChat or Alipaymini program, or by scanning the QR code below with smart phones. Foreigners who cannot submit the information online in advance may complete the process upon arrival at the immigration inspection site in the ports of China by scanning the QR code with mobile phones, or using the smart devices at the port to fill in the entry information online, or filling in the Arrival Card in paper forms. 

The following 7 categories of foreigners are exempted from submitting the Arrival Card: a. holding a People’s Republic of China Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card; b. holding a Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents (Non-Chinese Citizens); c. holding a group visa or eligible for group visa-free entry; d. transiting directly within 24 hours without leaving the restricted area of the port; e. entering and exiting with the same cruise ship; f. entering through fast lanes; g. foreign employees of exit-entry transport vehicles.

For further information, please contact China Immigration Service Hotline 12367.

Online Channels for Arrival Card Filling

I. Interface of Online Arrival Card Filling Website

https://s.nia.gov.cn/ArrivalCardFillingPC/

II. QR Code for Arrival Card Filling