How to Fill China’s New Digital Arrival Card: A Step-by-Step Guide for Travelers

22 November 2025 · Europe Permit

  • 🌐 China now uses a digital arrival card, replacing the traditional paper form for most travellers.

  • 📱 You can complete the card online through official digital platforms like immigration apps and QR-code systems.

  • ✈️ If you forget to fill it before departure, you can still submit it using airport kiosks or QR stations upon arrival.

  • 🚫 Some travellers—such as Chinese residents, Hong Kong/Macau permit holders, and certain transit passengers—are exempt.

  • 📷 You begin by uploading a clear photo of your passport’s identity page, which the system auto-scans.

  • 🧍 The form will autofill some details; you must verify or correct your name, passport number, nationality, gender, and date of birth.

  • 📞 You must provide contact details such as your phone number, email, and place of birth.

  • 🧳 The form asks for travel reasons, stay duration, address in China, inviter details, and return-trip information.

  • ✅ After filling everything, you review all entries, confirm accuracy, and submit the digital declaration.

  • 🎫 You then receive a QR code, which you show at immigration for a faster and smoother entry.

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