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Simplify your travel to China by completing your China Arrival Card online.
Apply NowFrequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the most common questions about the China Arrival Card and how the process works through eTravel Hub.
- The China Arrival Card is an entry-information form completed by applicable foreign nationals entering mainland China.
- Since November 2025, travellers have been able to provide this information electronically before arriving through China's Online Arrival Card system.
What Happens After Submission?
Important Information
The China Arrival Card is not a visa -- you must still hold a valid visa, visa exemption or other applicable permission to enter China.
Separate accommodation-registration rules apply after you arrive -- your hotel registers you automatically, but a private residence generally needs registration within 24 hours.
Important Information
The China Arrival Card is not a visa -- you must still hold a valid visa, visa exemption or other applicable permission to enter China.
Separate accommodation-registration rules apply after you arrive -- your hotel registers you automatically, but a private residence generally needs registration within 24 hours.