From November 20th, 2025, foreigners may fill in the relevant entry information online before coming to China through the official website of Chinese National Immigration Administration(NIA), Government Service Platform, “NIA 12367” APP and WeChat (Alipay) mini program or by scanning the QR code with their mobile phones. Foreigners who cannot fill in the information online in advance may complete the process upon their arrival at the immigration inspection site in the ports of China by scanning the QR code with their mobile phones or using the smart devices at the port to fill in the entry information online or filling in the paper Arrival Card.

The following seven (7) types of foreigners may be exempted from filling in the Arrival Card:

1. Those holding a Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card of the People’s Republic of China;

2. Non-Chinese citizens holding a Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents;

3. Those holding a group visa or eligible for group visa-free entry;

4. Those transiting directly within 24 hours without leaving the restricted area of the port;

5. Those entering and exiting with the same cruise ship;

6. Those entering through fast lanes, and

7. Foreign employees of exit-entry transport vehicles.

For further information, please contact NIA Service Hotline +86-10-12367 for consultation.

Web link for online filling of Arrival Card:

https://s.nia.gov.cn/ArrivalCardFillingPC/entry-registation-home

QR code for Arrival Card filling: