Visa Services
Arrival Card Guide
Some travelers entering China may need to complete an arrival card or submit arrival information before or upon arrival. Please use the official National Immigration Administration filing portal. This page only provides the official link, filing steps and FAQ.
Complete the China Arrival Card Online
Complete the China arrival card before departure through the official National Immigration Administration page. This site does not collect, store or submit your arrival card information.
Start FilingArrival Card Filing Guide
The process is organized into six illustrated steps. Actual fields, QR code or print requirements depend on the official page and port instructions.
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Step 1 - Visit the website
Open the official arrival card filing page, or use the filing entry specified by your arrival port.
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Step 2 - Choose the arrival card type
Choose the regular arrival filing, border resident filing or the entry type required by the port.
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Step 3 - Choose a language
Choose an available language, then fill in name, sex, nationality, date of birth and document number according to your passport or travel document.
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Step 4 - Fill in the information
Fill in transport type, flight or train number, contact phone, purpose of entry, city in China and accommodation address.
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Step 5 - Submit and save confirmation
Before submission, check name, passport number, date, transport number, port and address in China. Save any QR code, reference number or confirmation information if provided.
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Step 6 - Print or use on site
After arriving at the port, use the confirmation information according to on-site devices and staff instructions. Print the arrival card if the self-service machine requires it.
FAQ
Do I have to complete the arrival card online before arrival?
Not always. Whether you need to file online in advance, use on-site devices or complete a paper card usually depends on the official system, entry port and on-site instructions. Follow the official NIA page and port staff instructions.
What if the official page does not open?
Try another browser, check the network or retry later. If it still does not open before arrival, follow on-site devices and staff instructions at the port.
What if I do not have a Chinese name?
If you do not have a Chinese name, usually follow the official system prompt instead of inventing or translating one. English names should match the passport.
What if I do not know my address in China?
Before departure, confirm the full address and phone number with your hotel, inviter, host or receiving organization. Do not write only the city name; save the Chinese version if the system asks for it.
Do transit visa-free travelers need to complete it?
Possibly. It depends on the transit arrangement, whether you leave the restricted port area and on-site requirements. Follow the official page and port instructions.
Can I help my companion complete it?
You may assist according to the actual situation, but companion information should be based on that person's own documents and itinerary. The companion or guardian should review it before submission.
What should I save after submission?
If the official system provides confirmation information, a screenshot, reference number or prompt, save it. Also keep passport, visa or visa-free basis, accommodation address and outbound transport information available.
Can this website submit the form for me?
No. This site only provides the official link, filing steps and FAQ. It does not collect, store or submit any arrival card information.
Sources and disclaimer
Official source: National Immigration Administration arrival card filing form. This page is for travel preparation only and does not constitute legal or entry advice. Arrival card filing methods, fields, applicability and port instructions may change. Always follow the official National Immigration Administration page and on-site port instructions. This site does not collect, store or submit arrival card information.