Arrival card
The arrival card is still required. Foreigners may submit it online before coming, since 20 November 2025, via NIA. It is free.
Official desktop: https://s.nia.gov.cn/ArrivalCardFillingPC/ (also s.nia.gov.cn). Also the NIA 12367 app, WeChat/Alipay mini program, port QR, smart device, or paper/kiosk if you cannot submit in advance.
NIA has warned about fake paid sites. Official pages say “before coming.” They do not publish a mandatory 24- or 72-hour window. Do not invent one.
Visa-free and 240-hour travellers who leave airside should complete the card.
FAQ
Is the arrival card still required?
Yes. The arrival card is still required. Visa-free and 240-hour travellers who leave airside should complete the card. Official: NIA arrival card. Last checked: 2026-09-06.
Can I fill the arrival card online before I come?
Foreigners may submit the card online before coming, since 20 November 2025, via NIA. It is free. Official pages do not call online “preferred.” Official: NIA arrival card. Last checked: 2026-09-06.
Where is the official site, and what if I cannot submit in advance?
Official desktop is https://s.nia.gov.cn/ArrivalCardFillingPC/ (also s.nia.gov.cn). You can also use the NIA 12367 app, WeChat/Alipay mini program, port QR, smart device, or paper/kiosk if you cannot submit in advance.
Are paid third-party arrival-card sites OK?
No. NIA has warned about fake paid sites. Use the official NIA pages. The official service is free.
When should I submit the arrival card?
Official pages say “before coming.” They do not publish a mandatory 24- or 72-hour window. Do not invent one.
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