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China (mainland) arrival card: Online Arrival Card (foreigners)

China (mainland)

Optional form

You can fill in the Online Arrival Card (foreigners) online before you arrive, which can save time at the border. It's free on the official site.

Open the official forms.nia.gov.cn

When to submit: Submit online before travelling to China, or fill it out on arrival at the port. No advance window was stated on the pages opened.

Visas and travel authorizations depend on your nationality, so check those separately.

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Foreigners entering China may file online in advance (launched 20 Nov 2025) instead of on arrival. Paper arrival cards remain available at ports.

Common questions

Do I need an arrival card for China (mainland)?
It's optional. China (mainland) offers the Online Arrival Card (foreigners) online, and filling it in before you fly can make arrival faster. Foreigners entering China may file online in advance (launched 20 Nov 2025) instead of on arrival. Paper arrival cards remain available at ports.
When should I fill in the Online Arrival Card (foreigners)?
Submit online before travelling to China, or fill it out on arrival at the port. No advance window was stated on the pages opened.
How much does the Online Arrival Card (foreigners) cost?
It's free on the official government site, s.nia.gov.cn. Websites that charge a fee for it are not the official one.
Do I still need a visa for China (mainland)?
An arrival form is not a visa. Whether you need a visa or an electronic travel authorization depends on your nationality, so check China (mainland)'s official immigration website or your own government's travel advice.

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